The old man said, "If you plant bamboo in front of the door, your children and grandchildren will like it." What are the benefits of bamboo?
Evergreen bamboo symbolizes the tenacity of life all year round. Bamboo is tall, straight, free and easy, handsome and elegant. The hollow bamboo represents the humble and beautiful meaning, and it is natural to have knots, and the knots will be exposed, all of which have formed the unique bamboo culture in China. Su Dongpo once said that "living without bamboo is better than eating without meat", which means that he would rather lose material enjoyment than spiritual sustenance. There are also many poems describing bamboo to support China literati's pursuit of noble personality. Planting bamboo in front of the door represents the rich spiritual pursuit of the owner and leaves endless spiritual wealth to future generations. For example, there is a poem that says, "There are thousands of bamboos at the door, but thousands of books is at home".
People in China pay attention to geomantic omen. Bamboo is always green and a symbol of peace. There is a saying that bamboo has strong vitality, strong vitality and strong reproductive ability. It is a very good geomantic garden plant, and there is a saying in geomantic omen that "the bamboo trees beside the house are green and auspicious".
Bamboo has knots, bamboo is planted outside the door, and it rises steadily; Golden bamboo means that there are 20 thousand pieces of gold, making money into treasure, brilliant career and rolling financial resources. People who do business like to plant them outside the hospital. Jade rhyme bamboo symbolizes happiness, longevity and well-being, while Guanyin bamboo has a good meaning of auspiciousness and safety. That's why there is a saying that bamboo is planted in front of rural areas, and future generations will enjoy it.
Winter bamboo shoots can be dug, fried or stewed in late winter and early spring. This is seasonal food. In summer and autumn, the sun is like fire, and the bamboo forest can shade the wind. Bamboo can be woven into various farm tools, such as brooms, bamboo baskets, bamboo baskets, bamboo beds, bamboo stools, bamboo screens, bamboo chopsticks and so on. Bamboo can also be made into industrial products with high economic value through artistic creation such as carving and painting, such as bamboo plaque, pen container, bamboo root carving, bird cage and so on. Bamboo planted by the elderly at home can also benefit future generations.
Finally, if bamboo is planted in front of the door just for viewing, it is suggested to plant smaller bamboos such as pineapple and Phyllostachys pubescens, because bamboo whips will grow randomly, which may pose a threat to the safety of courtyard walls and houses. It is suggested that when planting and digging holes, the surrounding areas should be sealed with bricks and cement to prevent bamboo whips from spreading everywhere.