You sure can. As a small home-based nursery, we don’t operate regular retail hours, so collections are by appointment only.

Simply contact us by WhatsApp, text message, or phone call to arrange a suitable time. A few hours’ notice is usually enough, although a day or two is always appreciated.

This ensures we’re available to assist you and have your plants ready when you arrive.

Yes. We regularly deliver to Launceston and Hobart, typically every few weeks.

To keep delivery costs as low as possible while still covering our travel expenses, we try to combine multiple orders on each run. If you’re not in a hurry, this is usually the most cost-effective option.

Need your plants sooner? We can arrange a dedicated delivery at a rate of $1 per kilometre (round trip) from our nursery in Nabowla.

For customers in Southern Tasmania, we always include at least one convenient meeting location on our Hobart delivery runs. A delivery fee will still apply, but sharing the trip with other customers allows us to keep the cost as low as possible.

If you’re unsure what delivery option is best, get in touch and we’ll happily provide a quote.

We like to keep things simple.

If you’re collecting your plants from our nursery in Nabowla, or meeting us on a Launceston delivery run, cash is perfectly fine.

For Hobart and other longer-distance deliveries, we ask for payment by bank transfer before the delivery run. This helps us reserve your plants and plan our deliveries efficiently.

If you’re unsure what applies to your order, just get in touch—we’re always happy to have a chat.

The number of plants you’ll need depends on the bamboo variety, how quickly you’d like the screen to fill in, and the level of privacy you’re hoping to achieve.

As a general guide, most screening bamboos are planted 1–1.5 metres apart.

As a rough estimate for those willing to give the plants time to develope:

• A 10 metre screen will typically require 7–10 plants
• A 20 metre screen will typically require 14–20 plants
• A 30 metre screen will typically require 20–30 plants

Planting closer together will usually create a denser screen sooner, while wider spacing can reduce upfront costs if you’re happy to wait a little longer for the bamboo to mature.

For customers wanting the fastest possible screen, Bambusa textilis ‘Gracilis’, our most popular screening bamboo, can be planted as close as 50cm apart.

• A 10m screen could use up to 20 plants at this spacing

This can create a very dense screen much more quickly, making it a popular choice where privacy is needed sooner rather than later.

The trade-off is that the plants will be competing more heavily for light, water, and nutrients. While you’ll achieve a quicker screen, the close spacing can reduce the ultimate height and width of each plant compared to bamboo given more room to develop.

Not sure how many plants you need? Send us the length of the area you’d like screened, along with a photo if possible, and we’ll happily recommend the most suitable variety, spacing, and quantity for your project. We’d rather help you get it right than sell you plants you don’t need.

Bamboo loves a good feed and will reward you with stronger growth, greener foliage, and more shoots.

All of our plant bundles include the same bamboo fertiliser we use here at the nursery. Simply mix it into the surrounding soil at planting time to help your bamboo get off to the best possible start.

Additional bamboo fertiliser is available for purchase if you’d like to continue using it for future feeds. That said, we’re big believers in working with nature wherever possible and generally encourage the use of organic alternatives such as blood and bone, quality compost, and well-rotted manures from trusted sources.

Because bamboo is technically a grass, many people assume that lawn fertilisers are the ideal choice. While bamboo will certainly respond to a grass fertiliser, these products are generally designed to promote lush leaf growth and often lack some of the nutrients needed for the rapid growth and strong culm development that bamboo is known for. For that reason, we don’t recommend relying solely on lawn fertilisers for long-term bamboo health.

A good layer of mulch, healthy soil, and occasional feeding with quality organic matter will often do just as much for your bamboo as any bagged fertiliser.

If you’re unsure what your bamboo needs, just ask—we’re always happy to help.

One of the biggest misconceptions about bamboo is that it has deep, aggressive roots. In reality, most bamboo roots are surprisingly shallow with the majority of bamboo roots and rhizomes found in the top 30–60cm of soil, where moisture, nutrients, and oxygen are most readily available. While some roots may grow deeper in very loose soils, bamboo is generally considered a shallow-rooted plant compared to many trees.

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world, but growth rates can vary depending on the variety, location, soil, water, and care. Cold and Temperate climate clumping bamboo will never visibly grow hour by hour.

A common saying among bamboo growers is:

“The first year it sleeps, the second year it creeps, and the third year it leaps.”

While this isn’t a strict rule, it is a great way to understand how bamboo establishes. In its first season, a newly planted bamboo is often busy developing its root system below the soil, so above-ground growth may seem slower than expected. In the following years, as the root system becomes stronger, the plant has more energy to produce larger and more vigorous shoots.

In Tasmania, most new growth occurs during the warmer months, with new shoots typically emerging from late spring through summer. Once established, bamboo can put on impressive growth, with new culms often reaching their full height within a matter of weeks.

No! Unlike many other plants, bamboo does not benefit from having its roots teased apart before planting.

Bamboo grows from underground stems called rhizomes, and these are naturally designed to continue growing from the root ball as the plant establishes. Disturbing or breaking apart the root system can cause unnecessary stress and damage to the plant.

When planting your bamboo, simply remove it carefully from the pot, place it into your prepared hole at the same depth it was growing in the container, and gently backfill with your improved soil mix and bamboo fertiliser.

The most important things for successful establishment are:

• good soil preparation
• plenty of water during the establishment period
• a generous layer of mulch

The easiest way to know when your bamboo needs water is to check the soil, rather than relying on a strict watering schedule.

For newly planted bamboo, regular watering is important while the plant establishes its root system.

Bamboo prefers a good, deep soak rather than frequent light watering. Deep watering spreading outwards from the plant encourages the roots to grow out into the surrounding soil and helps create a stronger, more resilient plant.

Signs your bamboo may need more water include:

• leaves curling or rolling slightly
• leaves looking dull rather than fresh and vibrant
• new shoots struggling to develop

During hot, windy, or dry periods, newly planted bamboo may need watering rather often – often twice a day! Established bamboo is much more drought tolerant once its root system has developed, although it will always perform better with adequate moisture.

A good layer of mulch around your bamboo will help retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and reduce how often you need to water.

If you’re unsure, remember: bamboo would rather receive a thorough drink less often than a small sprinkle every day.