Crystal gardens

Did you know that as tall and bushy as bamboo get, they are actually grasses? Well bamboo is a member of vast family of plants that grow wild thorough out the world that is known as true grasses. A few of these grasses are grown as lawns in gardens but many grasses are valued for…

If you adore foliage color, then coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides) will be your best bet. With their serrated leaf edges, bold multiple colors, and hairy, ovate leaves, Coleus are a plant collector’s treasure.  They originate from tropical Africa and Asian forests. Why are coleus so popular Variety Coleus is popular due to the variety in which…

The Kenya Army Corps of Transport led by Lt. Col Simon Cherugut recently planted 15000 trees at University of Nairobi, Upper Kabete Campus. The exercise , held in conjunction with the University of Nairobi, Greens Africa Foundation and Equity Bank saw students, soldiers and community activists cooperate to green this area of Nairobi that traditionally…

With the long rains now here with us, now is the best time to plant trees.  Often, I meet people who are discouraged by the pittance of their spaces; a balcony or a few feet across are all they have for outdoor space. If this is your situation, do not be discouraged. In this article,…

Every business is likely to be affected by eTIMS. This is especially so if you are dealing with registered business. For instance, if you are a boda-boda who does courier  services to a given business, you will need to be on eTIMS.  The business cannot be paying you  for doing errands and absorbing the costs.…

You can cannot procrastinate forever. It comes a time when you have to put hoe to ground and make that garden. If this is the time for you, read on.. Landscaping and gardening in Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling capital city, can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, even if you’re on a budget. You can transform…

The evergreen ficus tree family is huge and varied. The diversity in species makes them appear completely different trees for the new gardener. Indeed it is hard to believe that the rubber tree you grow in a pot indoors is related to the sacred giant Mugumo tree (Ficus natalensis), revered by the Agikuyu of Central…

Do you have a tree in your garden that is causing more  harm than good? If this is the case, then it may be inevitable to cut the tree down. Reason For Cutting A Tree There are many reasons why you may need need to cut down a tree. The roots could be damaging sewage…

Here is the challenge of the modern day 21st c parent. You  may live in an apartment where outdoor space is virtually nonexistent for children activities; or even if this outdoor spaces is available, digital gadgets have a stranglehold on the kids. The result is that there is no motivation for children to go out…

In today’s fast-paced work environment, finding ways to enhance productivity and improve the overall well-being of employees should be a top priority for organizations. One simple yet effective solution that is gaining popularity is incorporating plants into the office space. Office plants not only add aesthetic appeal to the workspace but also provide numerous benefits…