QuestionsHow to growFlowersBorder Perennial FlowersBamboo Problem 0 Vote Up Vote Down Noel Mc Donagh asked 14 years ago I planted a bamboo tree about 7 years ago and it is taking over a portion of my garden. is their anyway to get to the roots so I can stop it form spreading any further! 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago It you chop down with a spade just behind the young shoots in spring when they emerge, you can control further spreading.