Bamboo plants growing on the side of a walkway near a home. - Zetter/Getty Images Bamboo has aesthetic appeal for many people. It's technically a type of giant grass, a relationship that's evident in ...

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On Sept. 18, 2009, during the eighth World Bamboo Congress, the participants officially declared Sept. 18 as World Bamboo Day to coincide with a renowned Nobel laureate and India’s former president, ...

Invest just a little time and effort into propagating a lucky bamboo you already have among your houseplants and you can enjoy new plants that boost the greenery in your interiors. In feng shui the ...

Plant the right bamboo and you can create an attractive privacy screen in your yard. Plant the wrong one and you can have a nightmare on your hands. Among the more than 1,400 species of bamboo, some ...

When someone mentions bamboo, what pops into your mind? Do you think of some impenetrable tropical jungle and the constant buzz of mosquitoes? Or maybe your bamboo kitchen utensils or flooring?

Lucky bamboo is a tried-and-true houseplant that is popular in both homes and offices thanks to its ease of care, sculptural look and ability to thrive in low light. Knowing a little bit more about ...