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Lauren Bradbury

Experts issue urgent warning to homeowners adding ‘invasive’ bamboo to their gardens

Bamboo in planter next to chair and firepit.

In recent years, the popularity of bamboo has grown exponentially. But that’s not the only thing that’s grown, as experts are now warning homeowners of the risks associated with this popular plant.

As one of the fastest-growing plants in the world, bamboo is typically praised for its ability to serve as a garden screening idea. It can be trained to hide an ugly fence, and it’s one of the fastest-growing privacy trees you can buy to block out your neighbours. However, growing bamboo isn’t as zen as it may seem.

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