As one of the most stubborn species in the plant world, removing bamboo and killing its roots can seem almost impossible. This is why we spoke to the garden experts to find out how to get rid of ...

One of bamboo's less obvious gifts is its root system, which is more highly developed than it is in most other plants and provides strong protection against riverbank erosion, Janssen notes.

Which varieties of willow and bamboo will grow very quickly? Any recommendations for online Irish suppliers? – S Keary ...

It sounds like something out of Greek mythology. Cut down one stalk of bamboo, multiple shoots can rise up in its place. The roots can grow several feet deep getting into all kinds of hidden mischief.