Invasive Plant (Bamboo) planted by neighbor....
 

My neighbor has planted bamboo in an area only a few feet from our property line. Recently the bamboo is sprouting and growing next to the slab of our home and a few feet out from our house. We have told the neighbor about this and even marked the area with orange marking paint. The person refuses to do anything about this. I have researched bamboo in FL and there is no law against planting it but there are current law suits being filed for property damage in FL. Bamboo is very invasive and if the roots grow under a slab they can in fact cause damage. Has anyone had this experience or experience with an invasive plant like this being planted and possibly causing damage to your property. Our next step is to contact an attorney. The roots on my property must be removed and a steel or concrete barrier installed in order to stop the growth. If that happens there will be expense that I intend to try and recoup through legal action.

Roundup…..
Full strength
Or
3 Ways to Kill Bamboo - wikiHow
Or
3 Easy Methods That Tell You How to Kill Bamboo Naturally - Gardenerdy
Or
Do Internet search…..even YouTube videos to help.
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We had our Clump Bamboo removed after several years growth. It spread in girth each year even through we cut off the new growth at ground level. It became our most expensive maintenance plant. There is another type of bamboo which is spreading bamboo and it goes all over the place.
For privacy, if that was your neighbors intent than are many wonderful shrubs that are not invasive.

I dont see it is their problem. If a bird carried seeds of something onto your property, then who's fault is it if an oak tree sprouts and damages your foundation? You need to spray on your property to kill it, but otherwise, since it is not illegal to plant oh well, too bad so sad. I suspect a lawyer will laugh you out of his office.

There are 2 types of bamboo. Clumping and running. Running does just that. Runs out of control any and everywhere. Maybe not their problem but unfortunate OP has to live next to “it’s not my problem” type of neighbor. Welcome to Florida’s friendliest hometown.

If its legal to plant, then again, it isnt their problem. I'd be more concerned about 'that neighbor' who wants me to bury a metal barrier between our properties. They sound like a gem to live next door to.

You said it was planted "a few feet" from the property line, check your deed restrictions to confirm it was planted to meet these restrictions. Call Communty Standards to confirm this and confirm they had the proper approval from ARC to plant at all.

Approval not required to add plants to one’s property.

Anyone that plants bamboo on these size lots hates their neighbors. The worst of plants.

You have a lifelong gardening project ahead of you.

we opted out of going with bamboo because of the OP's issue

there's a lot of plants in FL that are not appropriate for these postage size lots

but folks buy 'em because home depot sells them

Cheaper than a lawyer, but then again you'll need someone to install it.
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Try contacting master gardener, they may have some ideas for controlling the spread of this plant into your yard. Sorry for your situation.

If it is the spreading bamboo, not the clumping variety, you really need to take action. If the neighbor is uncooperative, an attorney is your next option. I'm guessing the bamboo will have to be removed from the neighbor's yard, as well as your own, or it will constantly be spreading.

Would certainly be worth consulting an attorney if the do-it-yourself solutions do not work

If a branch from your neighbor's tree falls on to your roof I suspect you could get them to pay for the repairs

An oak tree sprouts? yep, you be dead 30 years before oak tree will be big enough. There different’s intensional and accidental. Yep, I would spray on windy day with wind blowing towards the bamboo.

Cutting it at ground level does nothing the roots keep protruding.

Are sure? I doubt it? There are easement for height and property lines. At least in my district.

Very rarely get all the roots, IMO it will be popping up of years.

Not so fast, in most jurisdictions you are responsible for any limb over you’re property line from neighboring trees. And it can be cut off at property line cause it you’re property. Now if the whole tree falls that’s different I think?

I feel bad for you, OP. Bamboo in Florida is not desirable in the least.

I would definitely follow Bogie Shooter and Topspinno's advice.

Just do it carefully.

I hate neighborhood war.

I agree with landscape installation but the statement implied “approval to plant”.

Hate to burst your bubble but if you google bamboo law suits in FL you will find them to be numerous. Also you evidently do not know the damage bamboo can do. It can over the years crack a slab or other concrete. Thanks for you non help!

The neighbor does not want me to do anything and told me I should spray with roundup. That will also kill my lawn grass. There are numerous cases and law suits in FL for the damage bamboo can do.

Absolutely, if a limb from a neighbors tree was growing and touching your home it is their responsibility to remove not yours. You have a right to do so but small claims court is where to go if the neighbor refuses.

You will have a hell of a few years to come. Who will move first?

Apply with a paint brush to the plant. Grass will be fine.

With due respect to family members, neighbors and friends who are lawyers....I think that this will not be solved through litigation, marching, or discussion.

Round up I say.

Looks like a breeding ground for unhappiness at the next neighborhood cookout.

A good dose of Roundup applied liberally. The best time to apply is late at night, make sure you don't get any on the mother plant...

Plants may not be covered by ARC but landscape is as is clearly described at their district gov website.

I had a neighbor that planted it along the fence. It grew through the fence and sent shoots underground and filled his whole small backyard. The kids couldn’t even walk on the grass anymore because sharp shoots from the bamboo were coming up everywhere. I think I called our association about a dozen times snd the police once when he threatened me for cutting the over the fence parts. I moved before it concluded fortunately. I was always cutting it on my side of the fence and he would get furious. He would say in broken English “youuuu cut my baomboo!
I don’t think this is allowed in the villages. Is it? It’s a nightmare situation if they grow it near your property. There are clumping varieties that don’t spread though too. But grow out of hand still in a place like Florida.

Birds/Oak Trees
 

Not even remotely the same problem. This is a problem with an invasive plant that a neighbor planted too close to another person's property. I'd check with the DRC to see what solutions exist and if non do, I guarantee there would not be one bamboo stalk growing on my property. Do monkey's eat bamboo?

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Makes sense, what you say. Wish neighbors like the OP’s had more consideration. QUOTE=davem4616;1998143]we opted out of going with bamboo because of the OP's issue

there's a lot of plants in FL that are not appropriate for these postage size lots

but folks buy 'em because home depot sells them[/QUOTE]

A steel or plastic barrier is a standard method of controlling where bamboo can grow

you cannot kill bamboo with roundup or any other pesticide. I lived with the bamboo from my neighbors yard for 19 years ( running bamboo) and it did indeed destroy my driveway and came up all over my yard ( and under my pool). It is now illegal to plant running bamboo in that county and should be illegal here, too. Anyone who poo-poos this invasive plant such as Dotneko, has no idea the damage these plants can do. The only way to stop this is to dig a concrete divider ( about 18 inches) down into the soil. Cutting it down does NOTHING, it just grows back. Your neighbor who planted the bamboo is going to have the same problem himself. Good luck to you.....

Real easy solution, go to Lowe’s and buy a spray container of roundup and that will kill the invasive bamboo on your side.

Roundup will not kill bamboo. There is one possibility but it is used only as a last resort due to the type of chemical.

Good Luck
 

It will spread everywhere the only way to Kill it is with Commercial grade Round Up but you need a landscaper license to purchase it, other wise it will take over and you'll never get rid of it .

Bamboo - boo!
 

With all the problems that this plant can create with homeowners, it's amazing to me the Villages would allow bamboo to be planted anywhere within the venue.

Youre talking apples and oranges. They arent talking about bird seed or oak tree roots.