I wouldn't be as concerned with runners in this regard though I only grow clumpers, having seen the trouble an old friend had (unaware back then of the need for barriers) with a runner running into her neighbor's yard in south Florida. When I bought property there for many years I wouldn't grow bamboo until I later learned of clumpers. The clumper rhizome, though obviously less intrusive, can be quite substantial in both size and strength. Going down 18 inches-2 feet is not unusual, especially for a mature clump. The strength also is remarkable. When I was transplanting my bamboo to this new zone, I brought most of it but could only get at some of my Tropical Blue as it had gotten so large. That thing went through three chain saw blades just to get a couple of chunks of it (sadly only one survived but at least I've that). But also I've seen what can happen during a hurricane. I had a coconut palm which I was afraid was growing into the electric lines behind the house. But after a night of Wilma circa 2005 I think it was, the tree was upright, away from the electric lines. The Timor black bamboo was over at about a 30 degree angle from verticle, lifting the ground up around it. Considering the size of bamboo above ground, the depth and strength of the rhizome and now add a night of 50-100 mph winds leveraging on that? Probably would not have damaged a 1/2 inch irrigation line which has some flexability to it, but possibly could have cracked a more rigid main water line. If you've ever been through a summer hurricane in Florida, you do not want to be without water when it is all over, or certainly you'd want it restored just as soon as the utilities can manage. Dehydration is too dangerous a risk. Though as long as keeping in mind what's also underground, bamboo can be a great plant if you live with hurricanes. After all, it grows tall and provides wonderful shade. And if it falls on the house during the storm, who cares: it's just bamboo.

LOL Both of you. I'm still trying to figure out "ALL THE CLUES" LOL I have no idea the what any of the answers to any of the clues are, Oh one was "Heart." Still trying. Dorothy

got it :-) Lucy

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