introduction to Bambusa multiplex Alphonse Karr Welcome to the world of Bambusa multiplex Alphonse Karr, a stunning and versatile bamboo variety that is sure to capture your attention and transform your landscape. In this blog, we will explore the various facets of this remarkable plant, from its care and maintenance to its use in landscaping, …
Beyond Green: The Striking Aesthetics of Alphonse Karr Bamboo Read More »
Bamboo home décor has become increasingly popular over the past few years as an affordable, eye-catching conversation piece. With so many shapes, styles, and sizes to choose from small knick-knacks to king-sized bed frames, bamboo has seemingly turned the retail industry upside-down while simultaneously saving the planet. Bamboo is Right Around the Corner Bamboo is …
Bamboo: How to make small changes in your life that make a big impact Read More »
When we researched Bamboo and growing the plant in Tasmania, we were advised to grow 90% Bambusa textilis Gracils with only a handful of other species, known to be cold climate tolerant. We were also advised to grow Phyllostachys Nigra, the only cold climate tolerant Black Bamboo. Sadly the Phyllostachys Bamboos are all invasive runners …
The bamboo plant is possibly one of the most widely used agricultural resources globally. This may be because it is easy to grow and has high industrial value. In most industrial processes, replacing trees or plastic with bamboo is more environmentally friendly. what makes a bamboo product sustainable? Is it just that the raw material …
What you should know about bamboo sustainability Read More »
Bamboo is often connected with the Far East and Asian countries, from which many in the West feel much removed . While it holds that much of the globe’s Bamboo grows in Asia, it is also real that Bamboo is a highly renewable source that many do not necessarily recognize as such. What is a …
I Have Shared This Article Before But Thought It Timely With COP26 Having Just Wound Up: Today, almost everyone is aware that we are depleting the natural resources of our one home at a rate that is much beyond sustainable development. To some extent, we have grown weary of the alarming warnings and cautions about our wastefulness. …
The Top Ten Reasons Why Bamboo can Save the Planet Read More »
Though completely dispassionate, for many years my only real impression of Tasmania and Tasmanians was the perpetuated ‘mainlander’ myth suggesting that the general populous comprised two headed tree huggers. When visiting Tassie for the first time only two and bit years ago and not to prove nor dispel those less than charitable, mischievous accusations, the …
As every person who has ever planted something will attest – there’s no reward greater (well perhaps falling in love and child berth) than witnessing that tiny seedling/cutting/shoot make its way to maturity. Previously I may or may not have confessed that both Ally & I could be considered Horticultural Hopeless Harrys. In my case, …
