Bamboo is perfect for bringing a jungle-like vibe to a backyard with its lush foliage and vibrant canes that gently sway in the breeze. And, it's easy to grow – in fact, in some cases, a little too ...

Bamboo holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest-growing plant, and some species can shoot up to nearly 3 feet in just one day. Its rapid growth rate makes it a favorite for quick privacy fences ...

The Doyenne of Dirt, gardening expert Ketzel Levine of Talking Plants fame, visits Weekend Edition Saturday and persuades host Scott Simon to get his hands dirty planting bamboo. We have photos to ...