Plant the right bamboo and you can create an attractive privacy screen in your yard. Plant the wrong one and you can have a nightmare on your hands. Among the more than 1,400 species of bamboo, some ...

As far as houseplants go, lucky bamboo is one of the most low-maintenance: it tolerates a wide range of growing conditions, making it an excellent choice for beginners and seasoned plant lovers alike.

On Sept. 18, 2009, during the eighth World Bamboo Congress, the participants officially declared Sept. 18 as World Bamboo Day to coincide with a renowned Nobel laureate and India’s former president, ...

Lucky bamboo is a tried-and-true houseplant that is popular in both homes and offices thanks to its ease of care, sculptural look and ability to thrive in low light. Knowing a little bit more about ...

The edible portions of a bamboo plant are the tender shoots that have just emerged, asparagus-like, from the ground in spring. There are hundreds of species of bamboo, all of which are potentially ...