If you’ve never been, Pistoia is one of those places that quietly powers gardens across Europe. Row after row of specialist nurseries, growers who know their craft inside out, and plants that make you stop mid-walk and think: Right. We need that.
Bamboos are hugely popular garden plants, grown for their fast growth and architectural stems but loved for their softness and their calming rustle that reminds me of water noise. Some bamboos are perfect for using in tropical planting schemes, while others are more suited to contemporary or urban designs where they are perfect for adding screening without the solidity of a usual tree or hedge. Some clump-forming species work well as natural screening. There’s a huge range of bamboo plants to choose from, ranging in colour from black to yellow.
