My one moment this week actually came to me last Sunday as I was toiling in my garden. We have a 12' x 4' bamboo patch that screens a blue stone patio from our neighbors for privacy. When we put in the bamboo, we were told it was a "clumping" variety and could be easily controlled. Hmmmm...."easily controlled" is a relative term which now means pulling pavers up and cutting new growth every spring (a.k.a. lots of work). The bamboo sprouts up all over the yard, under the pavers, into the house. I can only imagine what the overall root system looks like under the surface.
We were naive. Someone once told us that only an enemy would suggest planting bamboo. We should have planted it in large pots like a good friend of mine did in Seattle. It looks great in large pots and serves it's purpose well.
I love bamboo! I love it's sustainable, fast growing quality. I love it's overall appearance. It gave us instant privacy. Who knew there was so much bad that comes with the good.
My bamboo seems to be a bit of a metaphor in life - anything worth having comes with [lots] of maintenance.
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