First, figure out if you’re dealing with clumping bamboo or running bamboo. Clumping bamboo is polite—it stays in one spot, like a shy friend at a party. Running bamboo is the life of the party who crashes into your neighbor’s yard, the kid’s sandbox, and your prized petunias.
If it’s running bamboo, you’re in for a workout, but don’t lose hope. I once saw a friend try to dig it all out with a trowel, like he was making a tiny sandcastle. Spoiler alert: the bamboo won. You need bigger weapons.
