This is what I did that worked. Trying to Kill bamboo with chemicals won’t get rid of the root Matt and probably won’t actually kill it long term. chop all the bamboo stalks right down to the ground. I then used a square sharp saw and hammer to slice the root Matt up into squares. I then dug around the bamboo with a trench to get a big heavy pick axe under it which with a lot of effort levered the bamboo roots square out of the ground. I repeated this for each sliced square. This is not quick or easy, but it’s the only way I found to completely eliminate the bamboo roots. Once the root Matt is removed I went over the area where it was located and dug it up to make sure all the little roots were removed. This is a very important step because bamboo can regrow from one of these small roots.

It technically should from what I've read. I was thinking of doing this first as well before I plant it into the ground

I slice the pumpkin in half, side to side and save the seeds. Then cut into slices about 3/4 inch thick. On a baking pan, I coat each side with olive oil and then salt and pepper the top. Bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F and flip, salt and pepper the top and bake another 15 minutes. Or you could peel the rind and cut in cubes and do a similar method. It's delicious!

Nice work! Keep an eye out for them. Hand picking is one of the most safe and effective options for pest control.

@@TiaSilvasy Not seen any since and I keep checking!

I’m going to do this too! I’m also going to use this technique for walls Around a yoga platform.

Those are also beneficial plants to chop and drop. I grow those too:)

Yes it works on all caterpillars, the good ones and the bad ones. The caterpillar eats it when you spray the BT on the leaves, so it would not affect adult butterflies and moths since they don't eat leaves. Don't spray your butterfly garden plants with BT.

@@TiaSilvasy Thanks for the reply. You mean don't spray flowering plants with BT ? What do I spray on my flowering plants to keep caterpillars away ?

@@indianb1918 Learn which plants the caterpillars of butterflies eat, these are called larval host plants, don't spray those.

@@TiaSilvasy Thanks for the answer. OK I understand. So if BT is sprayed on flowering plants does it affect adult butterflies ?

@@TiaSilvasy Thanks so I can still use BT on my flowering plants without affecting adult butterflies. I wont spray on host plants though.

Hi there! I don't have a plant nursery license at this time but you could try Green Dreams or A Natural Farm here in Florida. I know they ship their plants.

​@@TiaSilvasy😊try the Herb Cottage, Cindy Meredith, in Texas. I am in central Florida, got all my starts from there, now i start my own. They grow in sand and are helping to stabilize my frequently washing out limestone drive areas. The Herb Cottage sells USDA approved cultivar "louisiana sunshine". I had to get on a waiting list.

Thanks for the positive feedback! All these little steps are important!

Thanks!

Thank you so much 😀