Bamboo trees in a stony bed
Hi, We've just replaced a grassy bank at the back of the garden with a retaining wall and I was hoping to plant in some Simba bamboo trees to disguise the fence that runs the length of the wall.
I'm a little concerned how well bamboo will take to the soil as it's quite stoney and so will dry out reasonably quickly and thus, what prep I should do and whether I should look to something other than bamboo for long-term success. I've read somewhere I could fill it with loads of soil improver but it would be best to do that in a couple of months when summer's past?
I've attached some pics of the wall and soil for reference.
Any advice as to how to achieve what I want or whether I should look at something else, and what, would be appreciated. The garden is north facing but is not particularly shaded.
Thanks in advance for any help.

I'm a little concerned how well bamboo will take to the soil as it's quite stoney and so will dry out reasonably quickly and thus, what prep I should do and whether I should look to something other than bamboo for long-term success. I've read somewhere I could fill it with loads of soil improver but it would be best to do that in a couple of months when summer's past?
I've attached some pics of the wall and soil for reference.
Any advice as to how to achieve what I want or whether I should look at something else, and what, would be appreciated. The garden is north facing but is not particularly shaded.
Thanks in advance for any help.


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Im hoping the soil isn’t as bad as it looks in the picture. Are weeds growing ?
Bamboo is tough stuff, but I think anything would struggle with that. I’d start a bit of a project of removing the larger stones, and look at getting some well rotted manure.
Do this now and start planting in autumn, flowering shrubs, perennials, get lots of colourful bulbs in etc. I started by copying a border at my local garden centre. I asked them for a planting list and they were happy to give me it.
Visit some gardens and see what you like. You could incorporate the bamboo into your plan, but think now about what you want it to look like when it’s finished.
The soil is very stoney (perhaps because the houses are new and that's how the builders have given the garden shape) but all the surrounding gardens seem to be flourishing, albeit after bringing in improver. I assume I'll have to do the same but was wondering when the best time to do it would be.
I guess I thought bamboo because I liked the simplicity and uniformity.