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Why Chicken Wire Fails as a Bamboo Barrier

Bamboo root hairs are microscopic—measured in ten-thousandths of an inch. Any barrier with visible holes (chicken wire, hardware cloth) will be penetrated. The only reliable containment is a solid HDPE root barrier buried at least 22 inches deep with 2 inches above grade. Invest in the proper barrier once to avoid decades of regret.

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