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Feeding bamboos

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Darkest minnow, Mar 8, 2015.

  1. Darkest minnow

    Darkest minnow Gardener

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    Good morning,

    I have a raised bed with a row of Phyllostachys Nigra bamboos (and two eucalyptus trees) at the back of my garden which is providing an excellent privacy screen for me. I was just wondering if anyone knows when I should feed them? I'm hoping they'll have a big growth spurt this spring like they did last year, which will give me more needed privacy. To complicate matters I'm *trying* to keep the garden organic. Any recommendations?

    Thanks in advance, hope everyone is having a less soggy day than in the North West!
     
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    • Spruce

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      I would use fish blood and bone , now is a good time also I use all the grass cuttings to mulch over the top of the bed which keep the water in and as this rots down it help feed the soil .
       
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        That's great, thank you very much, Spruce!
         
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          I use a thick layer of manure on all my bamboos.
          Now is a good time to do it.
           
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