I dont think I need to remove the roots, just make sure they are dead. Once its killed off I want to build up a no dig garden in that area.

The thickest bamboo would be under 25mm but up to 5 metres tall and the clump is really dense.

I have tried cutting but it regrows. Cant use a machine as there is no access.

Any advice would be appreciated

thanks

Mike

Which ever way you look at it, its going to be a big hard job. I wish you well it may be a good idea to put on a barbie and invite the neighbours, friends and family to bring their garden tools and help you ...Cheers..MM.

I am not a huge fan of chemicals, but I reckon they have their place sometimes and this is probably one of those times. I would cut the bamboo off fairly low, paint the stalks with glyphosate, wait for them to die (a couple of weeks) and then hack the roots out. MM's idea of bribing some mates with a BBQ sounds like a good one too! Or you could leave the roots in place, but it is a slight risk. If you intend to leave them, I would wait a good month (or two) first to make sure there isn't regrowth.

Good luck!

I will try cutting all the culms twice, afterthe first cut the second cut will be easy, just a sharpened mattock should do it.

Hopefully that will mean I dont need poisons or to dig out roots unless it proves to grow again.

If I do need to dig out the roots I will invite all of you to the barbie.

thanks again

Mike