The Transparent Pricing Guarantee: Why the “Lowest Bamboo Removal Estimate” can turn out to be the Most Expensive In the bamboo industry, a ‘low bid’ is usually an admission of guesswork. At NJ Bamboo, we provide fixed-price labor because we have the experience to know exactly what your project requires, no […]
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How the New Jersey Invasive Species Law Affects Local Bamboo Ordinances and HOA’s
Local governments, homeowners’ associations, and community boards across New Jersey have been dealing with bamboo-related complaints for years. Encroachment disputes, damaged infrastructure, and enforcement challenges have made running bamboo one of the more difficult plants to regulate at the local level. In 2026, New Jersey adopted the Invasive Species Management […]
Selling a Home with Bamboo in New Jersey: What the New State Law Changes (and What It Doesn’t)
If you’re preparing to sell a home in New Jersey and bamboo is present on the property, you’re not alone, and you’re not necessarily in trouble. However, in 2026, New Jersey adopted the Invasive Species Management Act (A4137), formally classifying running bamboo (Phyllostachys) as a prohibited invasive species. While this […]
New Jersey’s Invasive Species Management Act (Senate Bill S1029): What It Means for Bamboo — and What It Doesn’t
In January 2026, New Jersey formally adopted the Invasive Species Management Act (Assembly Bill A4137, 221st Legislature – Senate Bill S1029), creating a statewide framework to identify, regulate, and control invasive species that pose ecological, economic, and property-related risks. Among the species listed in the Act is running bamboo (Phyllostachys), […]
Buying a Home with Bamboo in New Jersey: What the New State Law Changes (and What It Doesn’t)
Buying a home is stressful enough without unexpected surprises in the yard. In New Jersey, bamboo has become one of those issues that buyers increasingly encounter late in the process — often during inspections, walkthroughs, or even after closing. In 2026, New Jersey adopted the Invasive Species Management Act (A4137), […]
Who Pays for Bamboo Removal When It Spreads Between Properties? (NJ & PA Reality Check)
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 […]
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 […]
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