One of the most common questions homeowners ask when bamboo spreads between properties is: “Who is responsible for the cost?” This comes up constantly throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania — especially in neighborhoods where running bamboo was planted years ago as a privacy hedge and later escaped containment. It’s also […]
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Bamboo Spreading Under a Fence Line: Why It Happens and How To Stop It
If bamboo is spreading under your fence line from a neighbors property, you are not alone. Fence line bamboo is one of the most common calls we get from homeowners throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and it’s one of the biggest reasons people search “bamboo removal near me.” Bamboo doesn’t […]
My Neighbor’s Bamboo Is Growing Into My Yard: What Should I Do First?
If you’ve started seeing bamboo shoots popping up in your yard, especially near a fence line, property edge, planting bed, or wooded border, there’s a very good chance the bamboo is spreading from a neighboring property. This is one of the most common situations homeowners call us about, and it […]
I Just Bought a Home in Pennsylvania and There’s Bamboo on the Property — What Do I Do?
Discovering bamboo on your property after purchasing a home in Pennsylvania is far more common than most buyers realize. In many cases, homeowners don’t notice bamboo until weeks or even months after closing, often when spring growth begins or when new shoots start emerging in areas that aren’t regularly mowed. […]
Do Home Inspectors and Real Estate Agents Have to Disclose Bamboo in NJ & PA?
Bamboo has become a growing issue in real estate transactions across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As more municipalities adopt bamboo ordinances and homeowners become aware of the long-term risks, buyers are increasingly asking an important question: Does bamboo need to be disclosed when buying or selling a home? The answer […]
Pennsylvania Soil Conditions and Why Bamboo Removal Is Different Than New Jersey
Removing bamboo in Pennsylvania requires a different approach than in New Jersey, largely due to soil composition, development patterns, and local site requirements. Homeowners are often surprised to learn that the same bamboo species can behave very differently depending on where it is growing underground. Understanding these regional differences is […]
Do You Need to Remove Trees When Removing Bamboo in Pennsylvania?
One of the most common questions we hear from Pennsylvania homeowners is whether mature trees need to be removed as part of a bamboo removal project. This concern is especially common in areas like Bucks County, Montgomery County, and Chester County, where properties often have larger lots, wooded edges, and […]
Clumping vs Running Bamboo: What NJ Homeowners Are Rarely Told
I’m often asked whether clumping bamboo is “safe” and whether running bamboo is the real problem. On paper, the distinction sounds simple. In reality, it’s one of the most misunderstood aspects of bamboo planting in New Jersey. True clumping bamboo varieties generally do not survive New Jersey winters well. Most […]
Why People Plant Bamboo (And Why They Often Regret It Later)
After years of working exclusively with bamboo, one pattern shows up again and again. People don’t plant bamboo because they want a future problem. They plant it because someone told them it was a fast, attractive solution. When I ask homeowners why they chose bamboo, the answers are remarkably consistent. […]
Is Bamboo a Good Privacy Hedge in New Jersey? An Honest Answer From the Field
One of the most common questions I get is whether bamboo makes a good privacy hedge in New Jersey. Homeowners usually ask this before there’s a problem, often after seeing bamboo used as a screen somewhere else or hearing that it grows fast and stays green year-round. My answer is […]
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