I am planning on doing the garden ... but can't start till I get rid of the bamboo. There isn't that much but it's tough! I have tried cutting at the the base and painting the freshly cut stem with Roundup. Someone on an old thread said something about "diesel and tordon or starane" but I am unsure of the application method ...... and I do want to grow Lemon trees and a hedge in place of the bamboo. Thanks.