Running bamboo works best when it's intended to fill in a large area of a landscape or needed to create a natural fence between properties. [title] Consult local garden centers for information about the different varieties of bamboo available.
[header] How to cultivate bamboo [title] Decide on a type of bamboo. [substeps] While it isn't necessary to research each of the 1200-plus varieties of bamboo, deciding on clumping or running bamboo should be the first step in cultivating bamboo. Clumping bamboo will work best for container gardens or small areas.