Shred the bamboo stalks if you aren't purchasing preshredded, bagged bamboo mulch. You will need to use a large, powerful shredder because the stringy fibers of bamboo can wrap around the teeth of smaller machines and jam them up.
Arrange a 2- to 3-inch layer of shredded bamboo around your bamboo crop and flower beds. Don't push the mulch up against the plant stalks.
Place a 2- to 6-inch mound of bamboo mulch around the base of trees to help hold in moisture; the depth of the mulch varies depending on the size of the tree and the desired results. Keep the mulch pulled back 1 to 2 inches from the tree trunks.
Fill in puddles and wet areas of your yard with several inches of shredded bamboo mulch. The fibers of bamboo bind together to form a moisture barrier.
Line walkways with several inches of bamboo mulch. This is a budget-friendly and time-saving alternative to paving stone pathways that can still look equally appealing in your landscape.
Replenish the mulched areas with additional shredded bamboo as the old layers decompose.