Hardy bamboo palm (Chamaedorea microspadix) is a cold-hardy clumping palm from Mexico. The species requires moderate shade. Female specimens display clusters of red or orange-red fruit. Propagate this ...

The most commonly mentioned feature of bamboos is that they’re part of the grass family. That’s true, but other stereotypes about the family are often wrong – or at least murky. It isn’t surprising: ...

Bamboos need to be managed and planted with caution, but can make incredibly valuable additions to our gardens - Alamy I have distinct memories of my college tutor many years ago (more than I care to ...

Just the mention of bamboo sends most people into a near-perfect rendition of Edvard Munch's "The Scream." Bamboo is notorious for invading a garden with tornado-like swiftness. Everyone, whether they ...