bamboo is what we'd rather do...

bamboo planter 2' x 6' clear cedar outer, 1/2" pressure treated plywood creates inner structural.  bottom panel has landscape cloth over galvanized screen for drainage.  add rocks for counterbalance and plant with loose recycled grass clippings.

Planted over 10 rootballs of 20 - 30' timber bamboo for privacy screen.  planted varieties of ph. vivax, henon, bori and nuda

bamboo should be harvested in cool, wet weather.  rhysomes will not dry out.

bamboo is best harvested by cutting the majority of canes.  bamboo will also always regenerate the same size cane, but it will skip a season as it regenerates energy.  here is the trailer loaded down to capacity with over 15 full-sized rootballs.

Planter at wine bar, Vino, in Manzanita.  Notice verticals on planter.  bamboo screen blind erected to block neighbor's spotlights, block noise and add ambiance.