Lawn grass,landscaping trees and Flowers

Call us on 0725932143. We sell and install lawn grasses like, Arabic grass, paspalum grass, zimbabwe grass, carpet grass, pemba grass, maadi river grass, Bermuda grass seeds, kikuyu grass seeds, paspalum grass seeds, bent grass, tiff sport grass, turf grass for soccer pitches, grass for rugby pitches. We sell the following grass rolls: paspalum grass rolls, zimbabwe grass rolls, pemba grass rolls, kikuyu grass rolls, arabic grass rolls, Bermuda grass rolls, tiff sport seeds and tiff sport grass rolls. We also sell plants and cactii for gardening & flowers eg ballsome, geraniums, Mandevilla, Lantana, fuchsia, African Violetetc,landscaping trees eg palms,Norfolk pine, Meru oak,jacaranda, Thika palm, umbrella,candle nut etc,potted plants, fencing seedlings eg kaiapple seedlings,duranta seedlings,bougainvillea etc

Arabic grass

It is a type of lawn grass preferred for its beauty. It is fine leafed and has a deep green colour. This is the most popular grass for lawns in Kenya because of the features that are described below.

Main features of Arabic grass

• Small leafed blades
• Fine textured leaves\
• Deep green leaves
• A shiny look
• It is a creeper meaning that it will cover all gaps
• Tight growth that smothers weeds

Growth habit of Arabic grass

Arabic grass is a creeper. As such, it grows by sending stolons sideways covering all available gaps. On the stolons, leaves grow on alternate nodes and in opposite directions. The stolons tend to be red-green. Once the gaps are filled, the grass produces numerous shoots. It is these shoots that completely cover the ground. Because of this, Arabic forms a dense mat.

Shade tolerance

Arabic grass has medium shade tolerance. It will therefore grow very well in partial shade such as under tall trees and trees without a heavy canopy. It also grows very well under full sun. Water must be available for a lush green lawn.

Ability to out-compete weeds

The dense mat from Arabic grows does not allow weeds to grow or thrive. If well-tended, a lawn of Arabic grass will remain weed free. Regardless of location, the  secret of a nice looking lawn is maintenance. Keep your lawn well-tended by regular watering, regular fertilization and regular mowing. Do not forget to control of pests, diseases and weeds. Mowing regularly, proper nutrition, watering and pest control enhance the ability of a lawn to out-compete weeds. These practices should be at the top of your mind for a beautiful lawn.

Drought and heat tolerance

The drought tolerance of Arabic grass is low. Under conditions of intense drought, Arabic grass goes dormant. In dry conditions, water your lawn heavily and less frequently. Shallow and more frequent watering encourages shallow rooting and growth of weeds.

Mowing frequency

• There are many reasons why grass ought to be mowed regularly. The following are some of the reasons.
• A well mowed lawn is attractive
• Mowing increases grass density. This in turn control weeds
• Mowing stresses weeds which weakens them
• Mowing exposes the lower areas of grass and this prevents pests
• Mowing improves the lawn function such as recreation and sports
• Mowing a lawn allows sunshine and light to penetrate to low areas of the grass preventing fungal diseases.

Where Arabic grass should be grown

This type of grass should be grown for all lawns in full or partial shade. It is most suitable for homes, offices and recreation. It is the most sought after grass for luxury lawns in Kenya. As a luxury lawn water must be available to water the grass.

Cold tolerance

Arabic grass can tolerate the cold regions in East Africa it however does not grow well in very high altitudes. In the highlands it grows much more slowly than Kikuyu grass.

Product forms

We sell Arabic grass in 3 forms

• Sod or “carpet” blocks
• Plugs in sacks
• Arabic grass rolls.

Price

• Sod- Ksh 550 for a 1ft by 1 feet block
• Plugs in sacks- a 50kg cement goes for ksh.1500 and 50kg sugar bag goes for ksh.2500

Zimbabwe grass

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Zimbabwe grass is a popular lawn grass with broad leaves that are light green in color. Unlike paspalum grass, the grass leaves are smooth and slightly curled along the edges. You will identify this grass by long thick stolons that radiate outwards from the main bunch.

Zimbabwe grass in Kenya

 Growth habit-This grass is a very aggressive creeper. It produces long thick stolons that rapidly colonize the space available. from these stolons, roots and branches develop. On each node of this grass stolons, two branches will develop. It  forms a dense ground cover and it will be suitable for weed and erosion control.

Shade tolerance-Zimbabwe grass is the only shade tolerant grass that is available in Kenya. This does not mean that it will not grow under full sun. Shade tolerance means that it can grow under shade.

Ability to out-compete weeds-The ability of a grass to out-compete weeds is closely related to its ability to deny weed the following resources,

• Space for weeds to thrive
• Light
• Water and
• Nutrients

This grass type grows tightly and like Arabic grass it out-competes weeds very successfully

Drought and heat tolerance -Zimbabwe grass has medium tolerance to drought. In the dry seasons, irrigation is required.

Mowing frequency -Mow your lawn regularly to improve appearance and to make it dense. The mowing requirments for Zimbabwe grass are medium.

Where should Zimbabwe grass be grown-Zimbabwe grass should be grown under trees being the only shade tolerant grass that is available in Kenya. Zimbabwe grass can also be grown in full sun and it will form a good lawn. When growing in full sun, regular irrigation will keep the lawn green and lush and will avoid the brownish look of scorched grass.

Cold tolerance-This grass will grow in cold areas. However, the growth rate is slow. As such, this variety of grass will grow best in medium altitudes in East Africa.

We sell as, plugs(seedlings), zimbabwe grass rolls

Kikuyu carpet grass

Kikuyu grass Pennisetum clandestinum is a very fast growing lawn grass that is common in Kenya. A native grass in Kenya, it has been introduced to many countries in the world.

How does Kikuyu grass look like

This type of grass has dark green leaves that have a blunt apex. The leaves are broad and fold inwards at the midrib. In cold areas, Kikuyu grass forms a dense sod. In warm areas, it hardly forms a dense sod.

Growth habit

This grass has an enhanced lateral growth in cold areas. It spreads by stolons which root as they radiate from the main bunch. The grass also forms dense rhizomes below the ground. The variety available in Kenya is male sterile and is therefore propagated vegetatively. Male sterility means that it does not produce pollen. The lack of pollen is an important attribute where allergies are a concern. Lawn grasses that produce seed heads and pollen ought to be mowed frequently to prevent allergies and unsightly seed heads.

Shade tolerance

In the cold areas, Kikuyu grass has good shade tolerance. I the warm middle and low altitude areas, the grass has very poor shade tolerance. It should therefore be grown in full sun.

Ability to out-compete weeds

A well growing stand of Kikuyu grass will effectively smother out weeds. This is commonly seen in the high altitude areas of Limuru, Lari, Nyandarua n, Kericho and the Mount Kenya region. In the low altitude areas, its ability to out-compete weeds is severely diminished. This is because in the warm areas, the grass grows vertically rather than laterally. This allows gaps on which weeds thrive.

Drought and heat tolerance

Kikuyu grass has medium tolerance to heat and drought. Irrigation is therefore advised in hot and dry areas. Fertilize your lawn properly and allow it to grow densely for it to withstand episodes of drought.

Mowing frequency-Kikuyu grass requires frequent mowing. For sports, this could be as frequent as twice a week. The frequency of mowing increases in the rainy season. Mow your grass lawn frequently to encourage lateral and dense growth. As much as possible do not remove more than one third of the grass height.

Where should Kikuyu grass be grown-Kikuyu grass can be grown for a wide variety of uses. It is mostly suitable in utilities such as road sides, railway line shoulders, public parks and general uses where aesthetics is not a major consideration. This type of grass is also used in golf fairways.

Cold tolerance-Kikuyu grass has excellent cold tolerance. It will grow very well in the very cold regions of East Africa such as Lari, Limuru, Aberdare region, Nyandarua, Kericho, Mau, Iten and the Mount Kenya regions. In these areas, many tropical varieties of grass perform poorly.

We sell us kikuyu grass carpets, kikuyu grass seeds, kikuyu grass seedlings or plugs & kikuyu grass rolls

Maadi  river grass

Maadi river grass is a bermudagrass species Cynodon dactylon that grows in East Africa. Like all bermuda grasses, it is fine leafed.

How does Maadi river grass look

Maadi river grass has  light blue grey leaves. It is very similar to cape royal grass except that Maadi river larger leaves and hardy stolons

Growth habit of Maadi river grass

Maadi river grass grows by creeping. It grows very slowly. It may look dead for a long time if planted from plugs or sprigs. Maadi river grass produces numerous seed heads. Mowing is therefore necessary to keep it looking good and to keep it in a vegetative state.

Shade tolerance

Maadi river grass has poor tolerance to shade.

Ability to out-compete weeds

Maadi river grass effectively out-competes weeds.  Lawn grasses that grow tightly such as Arabic grass and Zimbabwe out-compete weeds very successfully

Drought and heat tolerance

The drought tolerance of Maadi river is very high.

Mowing frequency

Mow maadi river grass when you see lots of seed heads. It is also imortant to mow it when the growth becomes wild.

Where should Maadi river grass be grown

Grow Maadi River grass in dry and hot areas and where water is scarce. Maadi river grass can be grown where aesthetics is not a major factor

Cold tolerance

Maadi river has medium cold tolerance. It will grow in the highlands but at a slow pace.w

We sell as Maadi river grass seeds, maadi river grass seedlings or plugs, maadi river grass rolls.

Pemba grass

Pemba grass Stenotaphrum secundatum is also known as buffalo grass and St. Augustine grass. It is a warm season grass that is light to dark green  grass with broad and flat leaf blades. In Kenya, this grass grows best at the coast and in Ukambani.

Growth habit

Pemba grasss (buffalo or St. Augustine grass) spreads by stolons. These are the above ground runners.  Leaves and roots grow at the nodes of these stolons.

Shade tolerance

Pemba grass has excellent shade tolerance shade tolerance as long as it is growing in a warm climate.

Ability to out-compete weeds

Pemba grass forms a very thick sod. This enables it to completely out-crowd weeds.

Mowing frequency

This grass can grow very aggressively. It therefore requires frequent mowing to keep it spreading, to control weeds and to keep it looking nice.

Where to grow

In East Africa, Pemba grass ought to be grown in coastal areas and hot areas where water is available. The grass will grow in the shade in these areas.

Cold tolerance

Pemba grass has good cold tolerance.

We sell as pemba grass seedlings or plugs, pemba grass rolls.

Variegated Pemba grass

Variegated pemba grass  Stenotaphrum secundatum variegatum also known as stripped St. Augustine grass a type of pemba grass with white strips on its leaves. It is commonly grown as a lawn, lawn edging or as an ornamental.

Look and Morphology

The grass has white strips along the veins of the leaf.. It is very similar to Pemba grass except for the white variegations on the leaf

Growth habitat

Variegated pemba grass is a creeping grass. It can creep agressively when the conditions of temperature, water and nutrition are favourable. Apart from growing as a lawn, veriegated pemba grass can be grown as an ornamental such as a hanging garden.

Shade tolerance

The stripped pemba grass will tolerate moderate shade. While it will not die indoors, the rate of growth is very slow. As an indoor plant therefore, the grass should be taken indoors after achieving the required size and shape

Ability to out-compete weeds

The stripped St. Augustine grass completely outcrowds weeds because of its tight and very compact growth habit.

Drought and heat tolerance

Like Pemba grass, this grass will tolerate high temperatures. Watering is necessary in the hot areas.

Mowing frequency

To give Variegated pemba grass a good look, mow it as frequently as wild growth is observed. While the grass can tolerate low mowing, avoid mowing too low for quick recovery.

Where should variegated pemba grass be grown

Variegated pemba grass can be grown as a full lawn, an edging to a lawn, to give pattern to a landscape, in hanging baskets and as a ground cover.

Cold tolerance

Variegated pemba grass becomes dormant in cold conditions. It is therefore an unsuitable option for cold regions.

Paspalum grass

Paspalum grass has broad and coarse leaves. It has thick rhizomes from which leaves grow. The leaves are dark green in colour and when well established, this grass forms a beautiful lawn.

Growth habit-Paspalum grass grows by bunching. The rhizomes grow laterally producing roots and leaves. Paspalum grass does not produce stolons above the ground

Uses-This grass has a variety of uses. These include recreational lawns, sports pitches and soil erosion. When and for what to use this type of grass depends on the ability of the user to manage water requirements, wear management and other management practices.

Shade tolerance-This type of lawn grass has partial shade tolerance and grows best in full sun. As such, this grass should be planted in areas where there is enough sunlight for most of the day.

Ability to out-compete weeds-Paspalum grass competes poorly with broad leaf and other grass weeds. Weed control is therefore important for this grass. When well controlled, paspalum grass froms and excellent lawn.

Drought and heat tolerance-Paspalum performs well in dry conditions. Its ability to recover is very good because of the underground rhizomes that store food.  It is therefore suitable for dry and hot areas. In dry conditions paspalum grass  can develop purple tips and has a general purple colouration. This purple colouration can be treated by appropriate fertilization. Yellowing on paspalum  is also common in the cold season. Similarly, the yellowing can be treated by appropriate fertilization.

Mowing frequency-Mow your paspalum lawn leaving at least a third of its height. This will improve the look as well and help in controlling weeds.

Areas to grow-Paspalum grass should be grown in full sun. Ensure that you have enough water and that you can control weeds when planting this type of grass.

Cold tolerance-This grass type has very poor cold tolerance. It will hardly grow in cold areas which often are high altitude areas. The grass will grow very slowly in these areas or remain dormant.

Caper royal grass-Cape royal is a variety of bermuda grass Cynodon dactylon.

How does Cape royal grass look-Cape royal grass is bluish in colour and can be confused with Maadi river grass. However, unlike Maadi river grass, Cape royal grass has smaller leaves and the stolons are smaller

Growth habit of Maadi river grass-Cape royal grass is a creeping lawn grass. It grows by sending stolons sideways and roots develop at each node.

Shade tolerance-Cape royal grass has poor shade tolerance and should only be grown in full sun.

Ability to out-compete weeds-Like all tight growing creeping grasses, cape royal out-competes weeds well. It however does not out-compete weeds as well as Arabic grass or Maadi river grass does.

Drought and heat tolerance-Cape royal grass has a high heat and drought tolerance

Mowing frequency-Grass mowing is determined by the objectives of the lawn owner. In general, mow the grass when it begins to look unsightly such as when there is overgrowth and when there are too many seed heads.

Where should cape royal grass be grown?-Grow Cape royal in dry and hot areas where water can be scarce. Cape royal can be grown in sports facilities. It can tolerate high traffic and frequent mowing.

Cold tolerance-Cape royal grass has medium cold tolerance.

Bermuda grass-This includes Maadi river grass, cape royal grass and star grass, they are drought tolerant grasses, mowing should be done frequently to establish a good lawn, they withstand high traffic and are readily available. Call us on 0725 932 143 for these types of lawn grasses.

Kikuyu lawn grass seeds-Instead of buying the kikuyu grass itself we also sell its seeds at affordable prices, the seeds are packed in 500gms packets @sh 6500.When broadcasted on a finely prepared ground mixed with manure of fertilizer they germinate after one week. We deliver countrywide. Call us on 0725 932 143 for kikuyu grass seeds

Bermuda lawn grass seeds-We also sell Bermuda grass seeds. The seeds are packed in 500 grams packets @sh4500. When broadcasted on finely prepared ground mixed with manure or fertilizer they germinate after one week. The grass is drought tolerant, so it can be planted in areas where water is scarce. Call us on 0725 932 143 for Bermuda lawn grass seeds, we deliver throughout east Africa.

Paspalum grass seeds-We also sell paspalum grass seeds, instead of buying the grass itself. The seeds are packed in 500 grams packets @sh.5500.