The Gardener's
Guide

How I successfully started a sack garden

As July approaches, the winter chill has settled into Zambian gardens. If you are being responsible then your garden is more brown than green. It does however, feel as if the temperature is warmer than it would usually be at this time of the y ear. Winter is still a time when many plants begin their dormant phase, a natural rhythm that's crucial for their survival. Dormancy helps plants conserve energy and withstand the colder temperatures. Examples of plants that commonly

Suggestions for which plants to plant in a drought garden.

As May begins and the cool, dry weather sets in, it's the perfect time to roll up our sleeves and prepare our gardens for the months...

Introduction: El Niño has brought hot and dry conditions to Zambia, disrupting our usual weather patterns. We are experiencing October temperatures and dry heat. According the the Meteorology Department the forecast continues to be bleak. Increased temperatures and reduced rainfall pose significant challenges to our gardens such as water stress and heat damage. Understanding its effects can help us safeguard our gardens. Protecting Our Home Gardens As Zambian home garden

A simple guide to selecting which trees to plant around your home.

Zambia has such a favourable climate that most plants can be planted through the year. In the extreme, heat of October and November or...

Here are some of the jobs we are working on in the garden this September

Keeping dogs out of your garden beds can be a bit of a challenge and there are many reasons why they could be digging up your garden beds...

Sustainable gardening is a more natural approach to how we design and maintain our gardens. Gardening sustainably is crucial to protect...

The secret that nobody seems to be sharing is that a beautiful garden begins with healthy soil. Healthy soil is the foundation for...

4 ideas on how to create a garden when you have small spaces.

Popular plants originally from Africa

Tips for cleaning garden tools

A list of basic gardening tools you can use for your garden.

How to plan you landscaping project effectively

First Impressions Count. Within the first few seconds of stepping into your offices, a potential client will have made a subconscious...

The Nasa Study

How to overcome the chellenges of keeping plants indoors.

Consider design and layout when using indoor plants