Another option which is very effective in controlling the growth of the bamboo rhizomes is to install a bamboo barrier.
Bamboo root barrier bunnings.
Bamboo barrier is very helpful in curbing the growth and spread area of bamboo.
Find whites 600mm x 5m recycled garden root barrier at bunnings warehouse.
Rippled surface helps retain roots.
The polyethylene barrier is made from post industrial recycled regrind material when possible in the usa.
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Bamboo shield is impermeable to water as well which acts as a water barrier.
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Is 60cm deep enough to prevent ficus roots growing under and would that plastic root barrier from bunnings be suitable.
Whites root barrier minimises the damaging effects roots and moisture can have on walls paths fences and underground services.
Bi annual root pruning around the edge of a running bamboo is the most effective way to achieve long term control.
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Simply slide to lock our root barrier panels together to assemble or simply unroll our root barrier rolls to start the installation.
Root barrier is the best solution for growing bamboo in tight spaces.
The rippled surface helps retain roots and protects fences and walls.
Bamboo roots typically travel in the first 12 inches of topsoil.
Fortunately rhizomes are usually very shallow rooted and prefer to grow in loose topsoil 2 5 inches beneath the surface.
Bamboo barrier materials you can make effective bamboo barriers from fiberglass sheet metal concrete or plastic.
It effectively stops bamboo roots and rhizomes preventing the bamboo from growing where it is not wanted.
Protects fences and walls.
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Barriers made from concrete are prone to cracking and sheet metal barriers.
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It constructed of of a high density polyethylene hdpe and typically measures anywhere from 18 to 48 in height with a recommended thickness of 60 mil to adequately stop bamboo roots.
Most bamboo clumps even the small hedging bamboos will form clumps at least 0 5 to 1m in diameter which is often undesirable in tight areas such as between houses next to driveways or behind swimming pools.
Check out our range of bamboo screening products at your local bunnings warehouse.
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Barrier are sold in 24 30 and 36 depths to provide extra protection from stray growth.