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Dwarf bamboo grass (Pleioblastus pygmaeus or Sasa pygmaea) appeals to gardeners with limited outdoor space since it possesses a similar look to full-sized bamboo but with a compact, 1-foot-tall growth habit. It can spread quickly within its perennial range across U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 11, so it is best to install a root barrier around the base to keep it from taking over your garden. Dwarf bamboo requires little care once it’s established in a sunny bed with fertile, draining soil. However, it looks best when watered regularly, fertilized yearly and pruned in autumn to control its shape and size.

1. Prepare the Planting Area

   Plant dwarf bamboo in a sunny or partially shaded location within your garden. Amend the soil at the planting site with a 5-inch-thick layer of compost worked into the soil to a depth of 10 inches.