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by rfgpitt
Thu Apr 02, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Observations of Parvifolia over 13 years
Replies: 4
Views: 4298

Re: Observations of Parvifolia over 13 years

Great info David. Just thought I’d chime in and offer my thoughts. With the work involved, health, job, kids, etc., etc., I stopped growing all the Phyllostachys except the parvifolia that came from Tennessee :wink: . Mine was planted in 2008. I’ve found in western PA the bamboo has to be shielded f...
by rfgpitt
Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:31 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Negative Post-Gazette article
Replies: 14
Views: 9521

Re: Negative Post-Gazette article

Thank you guys so much for the quick responses. I was totally swamped today with work and trying to do some family stuff tonight while getting by on one leg (1 more month non weight bearing on crutches!). Anyway, I plan to follow up if I don't get a reply in a few days or see this guy take action on...
by rfgpitt
Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:43 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Negative Post-Gazette article
Replies: 14
Views: 9521

Negative Post-Gazette article

Hey guys - been awhile! I was looking at my local news and came across this article in my local paper: 'Green' bamboo not ideal for Pittsburgh area I emailed the author the below and if any of you have the time, please feel free to offer him your two cents as well. Bamboo does not have a strong foot...
by rfgpitt
Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:50 am
Forum: Other Plants & Landscaping
Topic: Stairs/bench project
Replies: 20
Views: 15090

Re: Stairs/bench project

For projects like this, I like spending more time with the challenge of making things work VS spending more up front time planning - amazing how much you can learn. Looks great Fred! - time to cover up the small timber retaining wall above it with bamboo to make it match - should keep you busy a bit...
by rfgpitt
Sun Aug 15, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: The backyard photos
Replies: 11
Views: 5012

Re: The backyard photos

R.I.P. 'whateveritis"
by rfgpitt
Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:10 am
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Help with selecting plants for layout
Replies: 9
Views: 5176

Re: Help with selecting plants for layout

Finally added a field division of nuda and aureosulcata. With the heat and humidity this year, the only thing keeping the others from running back to China is lack of water....
by rfgpitt
Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:37 pm
Forum: Bugs, beasts and diseases
Topic: Mole Patrol
Replies: 2
Views: 3344

Re: Mole Patrol

I used something similar at my old place when I had an outbreak a few years ago - could not tell that it was helping - I think for those particular pests, stomping on the holes and runs got them to vacate - or maybe it was the matriarch that I took out with the pellet gun. Regardless of what you try...
by rfgpitt
Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:22 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Chinese Walking Stick video
Replies: 8
Views: 4232

Re: Chinese Walking Stick video

Gil,
Can't give a high rating on the video - was looking and hoping for a closeup :P. Outside of no zoom-in on the culms (hint, hint) pretty nice for a camera phone - thanks for posting.....
by rfgpitt
Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:03 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Steel handle shovels
Replies: 9
Views: 5195

Re: Steel handle shovels

For taking divisions I seriously sharpen an old flat landscaping shovel and hammer it through with a sledge. If you really have a lot to go through and its dry a buddy to hold the shovel will help. I've found nothing (in my younger days) that won't bend - have a 5' pry bar that I bent trying to get ...
by rfgpitt
Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: My new shoots are dying. Why?
Replies: 3
Views: 2553

Re: My new shoots are dying. Why?

In most cases especially with younger plants this is totally normal.
by rfgpitt
Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:42 am
Forum: Bamboo Identification
Topic: C. sulcata - new leaf growth
Replies: 2
Views: 2632

Re: C. sulcata - new leaf growth

looks great Fred - thanks for sharing all the pics

that isn't one I sent you in a trade is it? - for different reasons I ended up losing all my seedlings (gave away most) - looked like it was going to be a decent house plant.....
by rfgpitt
Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:33 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Bamboo culm pics - ( no dial up dinosaurs LOL )
Replies: 9
Views: 3911

Re: Bamboo culm pics - ( no dial up dinosaurs LOL )

Markj,
How did the chusquea culeou fair when you hit -14c?
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If you can get better pics, I'd like to see the robusta & r. wolong to compare. I have both, but 'wolong' early on seems like it is superior in both appearance and hardiness...

Thanks and looks great!
by rfgpitt
Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:51 am
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Everyone Loves Rick
Replies: 5
Views: 3086

Re: Everyone Loves Rick

here I thought I was gettin some love...
by rfgpitt
Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: Bamboo Identification
Topic: Maturity throws my ID for a loop
Replies: 7
Views: 4853

Re: Maturity throws my ID for a loop

I've seen the bissetti type white margins although not as pronounced, on aureosulcata. If you look at the last pic @ the nice red looking shoot, it also has the white margins. I'm thinking straight aurosulcata unless I was missing something you pros picked up. Rough sandpaper like culm test should p...
by rfgpitt
Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: Experimenting with Bamboo
Topic: Mulch
Replies: 6
Views: 6980

Re: Mulch

I was able to notice on many potted bamboo plants and certain shrubs/trees in my new landscape that the dyed mulch the landscape contractor used in our neighborhood was NOT good for the plants. It turned many plants a light green color in the heat of summer even with watering. Was not lack of nutrie...