Full Landscaping Project Plan for a 50x100 Plot

 Plot Size: 50 x 100 feet (5,000 sq. ft or ~465 sq. m)

Project Goal: Transform bare compound into a green, elegant, low-maintenance landscape with grass, shrubs, trees, and walkways.

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🔹 Project Objectives

• Add grass lawn on the inside compound.

• Plant green shrubs along the inside of the perimeter wall.

• Add decorative and functional trees like palms and cypress.

• Create simple pathways and planting zones.

• Improve aesthetic and environmental value of the property.

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant design.

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🔹 PHASE 1: Site Assessment & Planning (Week 1)

1. Draw a Simple Plan

• Mark:

  • Walkways

  • House footprint

  • Parking space

  • Entry/exit gate

  • Utility zones (e.g., water tanks, clothesline)

• Set aside 3 main landscaping zones:

  • Front yard: showpiece (lawns, flowers, palms)

  • Side paths: walkways, utility access

  • Backyard: shade trees, kitchen garden (optional)

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🔹 PHASE 2: Ground Preparation (Week 2)

1. Clear the Site

• Remove debris, construction waste, large stones.

• Level the land with a rake and hoe or hire a landscaper with a soil tiller.

2. Soil Improvement

• Mix compost or manure in topsoil for areas to be planted.

• Add red soil if original soil is clay-heavy.

Estimated cost (labour + manure): KSh 10,000 – KSh 15,000

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🔹 PHASE 3: Lawn Grass Planting (Week 3)

Recommended Grass Types (Kenya):

Grass Type	Features
Kikuyu Grass	Fast-growing, tough, affordable
Paspalum (Coastal)	Drought-tolerant, fine texture
Arabian/Soft Carpet Grass	Premium look, needs more water

Grass Planting Options:

• Turf Rolls (instant lawn) – Fast but costly

• Plugs or sprigs – Slower, cheaper

• Seeds – Cheapest, slowest

Average coverage cost (labour + grass):
KSh 30–50 per sq. m = KSh 15,000–25,000 for 300–400 sq. m

Maintenance Needs:

• Watering daily first 3 weeks, then twice weekly

• Mow after 3–4 weeks

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🔹 PHASE 4: Planting Shrubs & Flower Hedges (Week 3–4)

Ideal Shrubs for Perimeter Wall:

Shrub	Features
Duranta	Green or gold leaves, fast-growing, good for borders
Ixora	Small, flowering, easy to trim
Croton	Colorful leaves, ornamental
Bougainvillea	Climbs on wall, colorful flowers

Plant 1–1.5 ft apart along the wall

• Dig 1x1 ft holes, fill with compost

• Water twice a week

Cost estimate:
100–150 shrubs x KSh 30–50 = KSh 3,000–7,500
Labour: KSh 2,000–3,000

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🔹 PHASE 5: Planting Trees (Week 4–5)

Recommended Trees:

Tree Type	Use
Palm Trees (Royal Palm, Date Palm)	Decorative for driveway or front
Cypress	For fence lines, shade, windbreak
Fruit Trees (Optional)	Mango, avocado at backyard corners

Dig 2x2 ft holes

• Add compost, allow spacing of 6–8 ft

• Water weekly first 3 months

Cost Estimate:

Tree	Quantity	Cost per Seedling	Total
Palm Trees	6–10	KSh 150–300	KSh 1,500–3,000
Cypress Trees	20–30	KSh 50–80	KSh 1,500–2,500

🔹 PHASE 6: Pathways & Stone Features (Optional but Nice)

• Use stones, pavers or gravel for paths

• Simple design around house perimeter

• Compact and slope slightly for drainage

Cost:
DIY path – KSh 5,000–10,000
Pro install – KSh 15,000–30,000

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🔹 Maintenance Plan

Task	Frequency
Watering	Daily for first 2 weeks, then weekly
Weeding	Weekly
Mowing grass	Every 2–3 weeks
Trimming shrubs	Monthly
Pest control (organic/spray)	As needed

🔹 Total Estimated Budget

Item	Range (KSh)
Site clearing & soil	10,000 – 15,000
Grass planting	15,000 – 25,000
Shrubs & hedge	5,000 – 10,000
Trees	3,000 – 6,000
Labour	10,000 – 15,000
Pathways (optional)	5,000 – 30,000

Total: KSh 50,000 – 100,000 (Depending on quality of finishes and DIY vs hired work)

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🔹 Tips for Success

• Start landscaping after heavy construction work is finished.

• Use local, drought-tolerant plants to save on water.

• Involve a gardener or landscaping expert for 2–3 weeks at the start.

• Harvest rainwater for irrigation.

• Use mulch to conserve soil moisture around trees and shrubs.