These are the basics of how to use this product when using it to install bamboo.
Bamboo root barrier depth.
The reason for going deeper than the existing roots is when the barrier is installed the roots may angle downward attempting to go around.
These are 28 long and are made to work with the 30 barrier depth.
In general most bamboo will be sufficiently contained using a 24 deep bamboo barrier.
If you are installing a 24 inch barrier you will need to dig a 22 inch deep trench.
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In other words if the bamboo plant s roots extend into the ground 18 inches you should choose a 30 inch barrier.
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Determine the extent of the area to be given over to the bamboo.
Most bamboo will be sufficiently contained using a 24 61 cm barrier of 40 mil 04 1 02 mm thickness.
To stop the natural spread of the bamboo clumps root barrier can be installed to stop any roots and rhizomes from growing into unwanted areas.
Once the depth of the roots is determined it is recommended that a barrier is chosen that is approximately 12 deeper than the depth of the bamboo roots.
This is useful for root pruning as the rhizomes usually spread within the upper four inches of the top soil.
Even though the roots will more than likely head upward there s still a chance they will head further underground.
That s because when you install the barrier the roots will run downward in an attempt to go around the barrier.
Once you ve figure that out you should choose a barrier that is approximately 12 inches deeper than the depth of the roots.
However a 30 wide barrier is safer.
Please consult with your local bamboo specialist for recommendations for your planting site.
The american bamboo socia in hard clay soil some say it is okay to use only a 24 inch 61 0 cm wide barrier.
Once you have dug the trench you will need to insert the barrier in an outward direction so that the rhizomes do not travel under the barrier.
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Certain types of bamboo or plantings on steep hillsides or soft loamy soils may require a 30 76 cm or 36 91 cm depth barrier.
Bamboo roots typically travel in the first 12 inches of topsoil.
For best results use a true hdpe high density polyethylene barrier of at least 60 mil thickness.
First dig near the bamboo plant to determine how deep the existing roots extend into the ground.
Bamboo shield is impermeable to water as well which acts as a water barrier.
For example if the bamboo plant s roots extend 18 into the ground a 30 barrier should be chosen.
For areas where the soil is sandy and loose a 36 inch 91 4 cm wide barrier may be required.
The root systems on clumping bamboos is usually only about 300 to 400mm deep so this 600mm root barrier is typically installed to a depth of 500mm in the ground leaving 100mm sticking out of the ground.
For additional protection or more aggressive species a 36 deep bamboo barrier is the best choice.