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Old 04-30-2006, 10:09 AM
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The best way to get rid of bamboo is to attack the entire plant. Cut off each stem about 10" above ground level and immediately paint it with straight Round Up. The Round Up moves down the stem with the sap killing the whole plant. You may have to do this a few times to get everything.
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