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Use trees to give your garden visual appeal

Many of our homes are designed to isolate the outdoors and all the goodness that comes with it.

Kenya: Plants perform a variety of functions in your backyard. They constitute the garden’s floors, walls, and ceilings. Besides being beautiful, plants also provide privacy and shade.

They mask and absorb noise and dust, slow down winds crossing the site and control soil erosion. Moreover, others supply food for your family as well as for the birds, butterflies, and other life in your garden.

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