By Bestcare Gardeners (bestcaregardeners.co.ke)
The right tree, planted the right way, adds shade, beauty, and value to a property for decades. Bestcare Gardeners offers professional tree planting services across Nairobi and Kenya, from species selection to planting and early-stage care, ensuring every tree gets the strongest possible start.
What Our Tree Planting Services Include
Our tree planting services are built around correct site matching and proper planting technique:
- Site and Soil Assessment – Checking sunlight, drainage, and soil conditions before selecting species.
- Species Selection – Recommending indigenous and ornamental trees suited to your compound and climate.
- Sourcing Quality Seedlings – Supplying healthy, disease-free seedlings from trusted nurseries.
- Proper Planting Technique – Correct hole depth, spacing, and backfilling to support strong root development.
- Staking and Support – Installing stakes for young or top-heavy trees where needed.
- Mulching – Applying mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds around new trees.
- Establishment Care – Watering schedules and follow-up checks during the critical early months.
Careful execution of every step in our tree planting services greatly improves survival rates and long-term tree health.
Where We Offer This Service
Bestcare Gardeners provides tree planting services across Nairobi — Karen, Runda, Muthaiga, Kitisuru, Lavington, Westlands — and in Kiambu, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, and other towns across Kenya, for homes, estates, schools, and corporate compounds.
Why Choose Professional Planting
Planting too deep, choosing the wrong species for the site, or skipping aftercare are common reasons new trees fail. Our team matches species to site conditions and follows correct planting depth and spacing, giving each tree the best chance to establish and thrive.
Estimated Costs
| Service | Estimated Cost (KES) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Site & soil assessment | 1,000 – 3,000 | Often waived on full jobs |
| Seedling supply (indigenous species) | 300 – 1,500 per tree | Depends on species and size |
| Seedling supply (ornamental/exotic) | 1,000 – 5,000 per tree | Depends on species and size |
| Planting labour (per tree) | 500 – 2,000 | Includes hole digging and backfill |
| Staking and support | 300 – 800 per tree | For young/top-heavy trees |
| Mulching | 200 – 600 per tree | Per application |
| Establishment care (first 3 months) | 3,000 – 10,000 | Watering & monitoring |
| Bulk planting (10+ trees) | 10% – 20% discount | Estate/commercial projects |
Prices vary with species, tree size, and quantity.
Get a Free Quote
Give your compound lasting shade and beauty with professional tree planting services from Bestcare Gardeners. Contact us for a free consultation anywhere in Nairobi or Kenya.