Growing a bamboo screen

[2gbmum]

I'd like to create a growing screen that's not very broad but over 6ft tall, along side my fence in my back garden which is small but overlooked. I like the idea of bamboo but know that it's invasive.
What's the best way to contain them and how many plants should I buy to create a 10ft long 'wall'
Thanks

[AlBags]

About six plants ...
Plant in builders' buckets or similar containers.
Water well, don't let dry out for too long.

[Hawkwalk]

you could always try willow which is not so invasive

[grandpajoe]

I planted bamboo about 7 years ago and at first it was slow but once established it has gone "mad"
If you can plant it against a solid wall on one side then do so or create something to stop it creeping into your neighbours garden. On your side you can quite easily chop the runners with a spade, pull them up and re-plant them elsewhere.

I have cut hundreds of runners in the last 4 years and given them away or taken them to where i work to use there. They are at least 15 ft tall. If you do put them in containers sink the container to keep it damp and cut the runners as they move over the lip. They will, however, become root bound very quickly!!
Chris

[boxtops]

We've got black bamboo which is attractive in mature plants. We planted it against a wall with deep footings, and so far so good - except on one side of the garden it is sidling towards the house, popping up between other established bushes.