Review Of Best Way To Get Rid Of Bamboo In Garden References. If you have large groves of bamboo in your backyard or garden, the best way to kill them is to starve them. To smother, cut the bamboo off at ground level and cover with a heavy tarp.

Fertilizing bamboo can actually help you get rid of it more quickly. To smother, cut the bamboo off at ground level and cover with a heavy tarp. Within a few days of mowing, watch for new growth to appear.