Is Bamboo REALLY The Plant From Hell?

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Recent press reports would have you believe Bamboo is the devil incarnate but does it deserve its bad reputation? While it's certainly true some varieties can be highly destructive, are gardeners right to shun it at all costs?
Who better to ask than Tony Churley who's been growing varieties of Bamboo for the best part of forty years? Both John Stirland and I have had bad experiences with Bamboo so we didn't give Tony a free ride. Still, he puts up some strong arguments for the plant, how to buy the right varieties, how to contain it effectively, how to prevent its invasion from a neighbouring garden, and how to get rid of it if you want it gone.
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1. Is Bamboo REALLY The Plant From Hell? (00:00:00)

2. Is Bamboo's Bad Press Justified (00:01:45)

3. Why Sell The Bad Varieties To The General Public? (00:02:22)

4. Why Bother With Bamboo? (00:03:53)

5. How to Contain Bamboo (00:07:06)

6. The Two Types of Bamboo (00:11:27)

7. How To Tell Between Clumping and Running Varieties (00:12:31)

8. Be Careful When Using Bamboo As a Screen (00:14:26)

9. Best Way To Get Rid Of Bamboo (00:15:13)

10. Care Of Bamboo (00:19:03)