Calm that spirit with an Asian inspired garden. Draw inspiration from the four elements of nature in selecting the components for your haven. Make use of perennial evergreens such as bamboos to promote shade and privacy in your sanctuary. However observe discipline in controlling these perennials. A temple bamboo for example can grow up to 35 feet tall within 24 hours and has a running root system that can spread quickly if not managed properly. Installing a rhizome barrier or putting it in a pot is highly suggested to ensure it does not affect the rest of the ecosystem.
Surrounding the roots with a 3-inch high concrete barrier above the ground is ideal for runners. You may also want to put trenches around it to ensure that its rhizomes are under control. Install these walls prior to planting the hardy. Do not hesitate in removing culms and new shoots beyond this enclosure. Remember that prevention is always better than cure.
Contain it in pots for more mobility. Visit your local garden supplier for suggestions. It would be useful to know the root ball size. Evidently you need ample space to grow these beauties. Runners for example demands pots that are 3 to 4 feet deep. Anything smaller will deter it from achieving full growth.
You can use any type of pot for these perennials. However terracotta pots are best used for these charmers. It retains moisture better than metal and drain excess water better than plastic. Such qualities enable bamboo roots to breathe even in humid weather. Do not expose these containers in direct sunlight particularly during summer. It tends to evaporate water faster that is detrimental for the evergreen. Cracks on these containers are indication that you need to repot immediately. Surely you do not want the roots to destroy it.
Such decorative perennials are best grown in loamy soil. This type of soil provides a good drainage system allowing the bamboos to have healthier roots. These plants need moisture to survive thus it needs frequent watering especially during dry season. Including mulch is highly recommended if you decide to use another soil type. Collect dry leaves at the base of your bamboo to attain the same effect.
The use of fertilizer is optional in growing these perennials. This will depend on the condition of the soil you use. Bamboos need lots of Nitrogen to promote better foliage thus adding manure is commonly suggested in some instances. Apply some during shooting season to ensure its absorption.
Prune these hardy plants during fall or late summer. Such practice will produce healthier shoots. Use sharp saws or pruners to avoid rot stubs. Horizontally cut above the cane node to achieve a clean cut. Note that once it is removed a culm it will never grow back. However expect new shoots to appear on the sides.
Monitor its foliage. White spots can be caused by mites. Immediately quarantine infested plant and spray its culm with hot water. You may also wash each leaf with organic soap to eradicate these unwanted guests. Although these pests will not kill the plant, it can still destroy its aesthetic beauty and cause skin irritation once you come close to the plant.
Surrounding the roots with a 3-inch high concrete barrier above the ground is ideal for runners. You may also want to put trenches around it to ensure that its rhizomes are under control. Install these walls prior to planting the hardy. Do not hesitate in removing culms and new shoots beyond this enclosure. Remember that prevention is always better than cure.
Contain it in pots for more mobility. Visit your local garden supplier for suggestions. It would be useful to know the root ball size. Evidently you need ample space to grow these beauties. Runners for example demands pots that are 3 to 4 feet deep. Anything smaller will deter it from achieving full growth.
You can use any type of pot for these perennials. However terracotta pots are best used for these charmers. It retains moisture better than metal and drain excess water better than plastic. Such qualities enable bamboo roots to breathe even in humid weather. Do not expose these containers in direct sunlight particularly during summer. It tends to evaporate water faster that is detrimental for the evergreen. Cracks on these containers are indication that you need to repot immediately. Surely you do not want the roots to destroy it.
Such decorative perennials are best grown in loamy soil. This type of soil provides a good drainage system allowing the bamboos to have healthier roots. These plants need moisture to survive thus it needs frequent watering especially during dry season. Including mulch is highly recommended if you decide to use another soil type. Collect dry leaves at the base of your bamboo to attain the same effect.
The use of fertilizer is optional in growing these perennials. This will depend on the condition of the soil you use. Bamboos need lots of Nitrogen to promote better foliage thus adding manure is commonly suggested in some instances. Apply some during shooting season to ensure its absorption.
Prune these hardy plants during fall or late summer. Such practice will produce healthier shoots. Use sharp saws or pruners to avoid rot stubs. Horizontally cut above the cane node to achieve a clean cut. Note that once it is removed a culm it will never grow back. However expect new shoots to appear on the sides.
Monitor its foliage. White spots can be caused by mites. Immediately quarantine infested plant and spray its culm with hot water. You may also wash each leaf with organic soap to eradicate these unwanted guests. Although these pests will not kill the plant, it can still destroy its aesthetic beauty and cause skin irritation once you come close to the plant.
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