Who doesn't like a massive update? haha Well it has been a while since I have updated everyone on the status of my yard. As I mentioned before, still in the process of weeding it all. Almost done with the backyard, then I get to move onto the front; which is a completely different story. I actually have sneaking out the the front path and yanking weeds, shhh don't tell on me.
I have been noticing new bamboo runners creeping into my yard from the yard that shares my back fence. These runners are a huge pain in my buttocks, and i really want to get rid of them. I did some research and it is possible to get rid of these pesky shoots. There are a few ways for someone to go about removing them. One solution is to yank them up by hand, which is a real pain. Another plain of attack is, one could use an herbicide, either organic or chemical. I prefer the organic solution. I mix up my own little herbicide that consists of: white vinegar, salt, water, and a drop of dish soap. When you have this concoction ready, you want to cut six inches from the base of the shoot and paint the herbicide on. You have around 15 seconds to do this before the bamboo's defenses kick in. What bamboo does is that it once it is wounded it sends all its resources back to its runners. If you can include your herbicide being sent down to the main problem, your bamboo will slowly disappear
