A homeowner shared their incredible good fortune as an anticipated battle with a highly invasive plant turned out to be little more than a minor skirmish for their landscapers—all thanks to the previous occupant's choice.
The video, posted by The Mother of Mayhem (@themotherofmayhem), begins with the removal of a bamboo plant: "We know that removing bamboo is no easy task." She mentions the many horror stories others have experienced trying to remove the plant due to the depth of its roots.
@themotherofmayhem Replying to @amandajado It's about time some good karma paid off for us on these home renovations 😂 #bamboo #bambooremoval #gardentok #diy #frontyard #marriage ♬ original sound - The Mother of Mayhem
After a good start, it seemed the crew had met their match, but "these guys came prepared." The plant came loose suspiciously easily, and it was only after they dug up that they found the reason: "an itty bitty pot" that had stopped the roots from spreading.
Outside of its native range, bamboo is usually a nightmare to deal with once it takes hold. In Britain, the plant was popularized by gardening television shows in the 1990s and has since caused significant damage to homes, per the Guardian.
It's just bad on the other side of the Atlantic. The University of Maryland describes its "extremely vigorous growth and resilience," which makes it a real pain to deal with. Like any invasive plant, it harms the ecosystem by outcompeting native flora and has no natural counters.
Where possible, prevention is the best course of action when it comes to invasive species. By rewilding a yard with native plants, homeowners can enjoy a beautiful garden that requires minimal maintenance.
Naturally, the comments tended to center on how fortunate the homeowner was. "You're so lucky that pot was still there!! Congratulations!" One said. Another was perplexed by how common bamboo still is, saying, "Why people keeps [sic] planting bamboo in yards is a mystery."
Another comment made the good point that the landscapers deserve their share of credit:
"I don't know if you know how lucky you are, not about the bamboo but that you found workers willing to work like that."
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