I've always thought it would be fun to use for crafting. It would be a feature for me. I love bamboo.

Wow, strong responses on both sides! Gives me a lot to think about… sounds like it depends on the specific type of bamboo. I’ll try to investigate further! Thanks everyone for sharing!

This would be a stupid reason not to buy a house that otherwise checks the boxes you need.

Anonymous wrote:Never. My friend has it in her backyard. The neighbors planted it, and it grows under the fence and spreads into her yard. The stalks can grow several inches in a day, so it's a relentless battle. A nightmare.

My neighbors have rhizome spreading bamboo all across their backyard up against a fence and it's barely moved in the four years I've been here, and they rarely touch it. It's not that bad.

Just get a panda for a pet, will you.

I bought a property that had some bamboo. I cleared it initially in about half a day. At this point I spend a few hours per year to maintain and eliminate any new growth in the spring. My neighbor had a landscaping crew come in and they got rid of it in a day and in has not come back.

Some bamboo can be pretty invasive but my bamboo and I are at peace.

If you clear it, use an ax. Hit it right at the base.

Nope nope nope nope nope. Even bamboo 2-3 houses away would make me think twice.

Never. My friend has it in her backyard. The neighbors planted it, and it grows under the fence and spreads into her yard. The stalks can grow several inches in a day, so it's a relentless battle. A nightmare.

Nightmare

We have bamboo and it’s honestly a beautiful feature in our backyard. Great privacy too.

Hard pass.

Not all bamboo spreads rapidly. My parent's yard had a patch of very slow-spreading bamboo that was there when they purchased the house and was still there in the same space 40+ years later, with barely any spread. Seriously. It was lovely.

It can be dug out, but it's a major deal. If it's in your neighbor's yard, too, you'll need a below grade barrier after you dig yours out.

No, I didn't buy a house for that reason. You can never get rid of it and it grows fast.

How big of a deal is it really? If I pay to have it professionally removed, am I mostly done with the issue? Or, is it professional removal plus lots of ongoing maintenance? The lot is small and I can see neighbors on both sides who have bamboo in the yard.