
Two of my friends bought their first house recently, and after they moved in, they encountered an unexpected problem: their neighbour’s bamboo was spreading into their own garden.
If you know how fast bamboo grows, you’ll probably guess what I’m about to say: a neighbouring plant can be an absolute nightmare. Unfortunately, my friends have learned that the hard way – it’s spreading from under the fence at speed, especially as the weather starts to warm up. It’s also tricky when you like your neighbours and don’t want to kick up a fuss.