Bamboo Habitat

Rhizome Barrier               Contact us at bamboo@ptd.net or call 610-754-9829 to discuss your project.

Bamboo Habitat stocks high density polyethylene ( HDPE ) barrier for use as rhizome barrier, for your bamboo containment needs. The smooth surface of the polyethylene acts as barrier to control the rhizome growth within the desired area. The young rhizomes are very soft and are diverted by the barrier. This allows you to plant your bamboo without concerns of it growing outside of the area. Ideally used with new plantings, it can also be used to control established bamboo groves.

Bamboo comes in many varieties, but they are either of the clumping type or the running type. For the clumping types of bamboo, barrier may not be needed. The running types are great for privacy fences and large peaceful groves, but will spread if not contained. If you are fortunate enough to have enough land and the spreading of your bamboo is no problem, barrier is not needed. For most applications however, bamboo is best contained within the desired area. You can then enjoy the beauty of bamboo without worrying about it spreading into undesirable areas (your neighbor's backyard).

Installation of the barrier is achieved by digging a trench (renting a "Ditch Witch" at your local equipment rental store will save you a lot of time) around the desired area and placing the barrier within the trench. Tilt the top of the barrier out from the center as you back fill the dirt. This will help direct root growth up, as opposed to down. We recommend leaving approximately 2”- 3” inches above ground, to control any surfacing roots. At the point where your need to join the two ends, we recommend overlapping about 4 feet and seaming in two places within that 4 foot overlap, with our seaming tape.

Concerning the thickness of the barrier you may need, many people use the 40 mil thick, others like the piece of mind of the extra thickness of the 60 mil. 

In regards to what height to use, if you  have particularly loamy soil and are planting very large, aggressive running bamboo, 30” inch high barrier should be used.

Shipping Costs: Please send us your shipping address and we will calculate the shipping cost for you. For local pickup, or if we are doing the installation for you, there are no shipping charges.

Prices:     25 foot minimum order.

40 mil x 24 inches high: $1.75 a linear foot.
40 mil x 30 inches high: $2.50 a linear foot.

60 mil x 24 inches high: $2.25 a linear foot.
60 mil x 30 inches high: $2.75 a linear foot ( 100' and over = $2.50 per foot ).

2" wide, industrial, double faced, seaming tape: $.75 a foot, plus $4.50 shipping and handling.

To order, please e-mail us at bamboo@ptd.net , with your order and we will send you an e-mail with a "Pay Pal" payment button. We also accept all major credit cards. Delivery time will be approx 2-5 days from time of order.

If you have any questions about your particular landscaping project, send us an e-mail, or call us at 610-754-9829, we are always happy to assist.

Jim Shannon