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Project Overview
Our clients in Folkestone contacted our team to survey extensive bamboo growth between their garden and the neighbouring property. The bamboo had significantly increased its coverage since being planted several years ago, a large network of rhizome was present throughout the lawn and canes were also emerging within the neighbouring property.
Works undertaken: November 2025
Area affected: 22m2 including runners
Challenge
During the survey, it was discovered that the bamboo had spread significantly further than anticipated. This was largely due to routine cutting of new shoots, a practice that can inadvertently encourage further lateral expansion of the rhizome network. The bamboo was growing alongside wooden sleepers, through planted border and beside wooden decking.
Solution
To prevent further spread and damage, our team carried out a manual excavation within the client’s property and root barrier installation along the boundary, ensuring careful excavation to minimise disruption while achieving complete removal.
In preparation for excavation, protective sheeting was carefully installed throughout the property, as restricted external access meant all materials needed to be moved through the house. The main established root ball was excavated manually by our specialised team; this uncovered the network of rhizome that was extending throughout the lawn, which was carefully extracted.
As the bamboo plant would be remaining within the neighbouring property, a root barrier was installed to protect the client’s property from future encroachment.
Outcome
The initial excavation was successfully completed, removing all visible signs of bamboo growth.
To ensure long-term effectiveness:
- We will return for the first of two scheduled monitoring visits in the spring to check for any signs of regrowth.
- Our client benefits from ongoing consultancy, and further advice can be provided where necessary.
By taking swift and thorough action, we helped our clients reclaim their outdoor space while preventing further spread.
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