The garden that others mocked becomes a top money-spinner What started as a passion has turned into a career. Now 33, Peter is a self-taught landscaper whose work attracts visitors from near and far.
PRIME Arabica, Paspalum, or Kikuyu? How to choose ideal lawn A great lawn isn't just about planting grass - it's about understanding how to look after it. If you do, the results will speak for themselves.
PRIME How a ruin became a gardener’s haven For Susan, the garden is not just an aesthetic feature; it is a living, breathing extension of the home and a place of healing.
PRIME How gardening rescued me from Velo addiction Carol‘s gardening journey started with a five-year-old velo addiction that the mother of one wanted to overcome.
PRIME Urban farming: I've never bought veggies; I thrive in apartment kitchen gardening Using creative solutions such as sack gardening, organic fertiliser and crop rotation, she has overcome challenges such as limited space, water shortages and pests.
PRIME Why desert roses are blooming in Kenyan homes Mr Wachira sources his desert roses from Uganda, buying them at around Sh300 per plant.
PRIME Plant parenthood: Meet the Gen Zs with green thumbs This movement towards plant parenting has been fuelled by social media, where a thriving community of Gen Zs share tips, hacks and rare finds.
PRIME Gardener's 5am wellness dates with her flowers Her garden is not just about beauty; it has a deep personal meaning. Instead of buying plants, she exchanges cuttings with other plant lovers, allowing her collection to grow naturally.
PRIME The art of adding colour to gardens Ms Wanjiru notes that different flowers thrive in different environments. Some do well in direct sunlight, others in partial sun or shade.
PRIME How Raksha transformed her rocky plot into lush homestead In 2014 she bought the rocky plot. Three years later she built her house and began her most ambitious gardening journey.
PRIME The soil whisperer: Su sets out to heal Kenyan gardens, one test at a time In 2000, Su expanded her organic farming business by working with smallholder farmers to meet the growing demand for organic produce.
PRIME Gardening in 2025: Sustainability, mental health and other trends Edible gardening and urban farming are also thriving, with more and more people growing their own food in innovative ways.
PRIME A designer’s guide to child-friendly garden Parents and garden enthusiasts say that in a world where children's mental health illnesses are on the rise, creating child-friendly gardens can be a powerful remedy.
PRIME 2024 gardens of the year In this end-of-year review, we celebrate the gardens that captured the hearts of our readers.
PRIME How to make Christmas decorations from your garden To add texture and variety, consider elements such as pampas grass, pinecones or ferns. For a playful touch, tulips or bright pink flowers are great additions.
PRIME A gardenpreneur’s walk to financial freedom His customer base includes landscapers, homeowners, and hiring out potted plants for events.
PRIME Whispers of time from 80-year-old Kitisuru garden At the heart of Numi’s garden is another testament to time and care: a thriving anthurium garden, lovingly transferred from her previous home.
PRIME Plant parenting: Simple tips to keep your orchid alive Orchids have varying needs depending on their genus and natural habitat.
PRIME How I turned my mother-in-law’s home with a wild garden Her choice of plants is determined by their resistance to drought and the amount of water they require. Her front garden sums up tranquillity.
PRIME How my tree cloning nursery became a big money spinner Walking through the nursery, visitors encounter rows of saplings destined to become towering trees, each carefully selected for its ecological benefits.
PRIME Meet Njoki's green wellness companions She envisioned this garden as a peaceful retreat where she could calm her mind and restore balance when life felt overwhelming.
PRIME Kenyan men embrace orchid growing This year’s theme, Orchids in Cinema, inspired exhibitors to create movie-themed displays, each creatively merging orchids with the magic of film.
PRIME Birds flock to my garden—and so do paying guests On her three-quarter-acre plot, Tinu's house is strategically placed in the middle, surrounded by beautiful flowering plants and a neatly manicured Kikuyu grass lawn.
PRIME Childhood friends quit well-paying jobs to start floral art business Their breakthrough came when they created a four-metre wall arrangement for a client for about Sh120,000.
