For many middle income Zambian households, lawns are a staple of every garden, and in fact when building, the first part of the garden people think of if the yard is big enough is if there is any lawn. The fact of it is that other than the gardener, very few of us spend much time in the garden although we do admire it, seated from the veranda. Part of the reason we are so proud of the lawns is of the status connected with it, and stem from when only rich landowners in Europe

It can sometimes be hard to 'think outside the box' when you have an already established garden, especially if it involves making significant changes to existing planting, especially where you have a well developed lawn. The best gardens thrive because they have a realistic amount of time and resources given to them. Good lawns need time, water, expertise and financial investment to keep them looking pristine. Many Zambians have already embraced the concept of succulent pla

Suggestions for which plants to plant in a drought garden.

Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia, is known for its hot and dry weather conditions. Historically, we regularly experience flooding within the city during the rainy season. Fortunately, some of this sinks down to the water table which is an underground water reservoir that develops in certain areas. In contrast, the dry season the city becomes very dry and extremely dusty as vegetation dies back. The water table slowly sinks lower and underground water becomes harder to reach

If you're a gardener in Zambia, you know that water can be a precious commodity during the dry season. But did you know that there's a way to keep your garden thriving even during the harshest of droughts? Enter waterwise gardening. What is Waterwise Gardening? Waterwise gardening is all about using water efficiently in the garden to create a sustainable and beautiful outdoor space. It's about selecting plants that are adapted to local conditions, using mulch and compost to r