Why Damas (Conocarpus) trees are being removed across the UAE

Conocarpus, sold locally as Damas, grows fast and gives instant shade — and its roots, which can travel roughly 15 m, have damaged pipes, walls and pool structures across the UAE.

29 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

Keeping your garden and pool alive while you're away for summer

A Dubai garden left unattended through a summer trip can go from healthy to stressed in days, not weeks. A short pre-trip checklist covers irrigation, mulch, pots and the pool.

29 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

Do you need approval for garden works in Dubai? A guide to NOCs

In most master-planned Dubai communities, soft and hard landscaping — plus pergolas and pools — need your developer's written approval before work starts. General guidance only, not legal advice.

29 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

Paspalum vs Bermuda grass: which lawn suits your Dubai garden?

Paspalum, often sold locally as "Sharjah grass", handles shade and salty irrigation water better than Bermuda, sold as "American grass", which is usually cheaper to install and tougher in full sun.

29 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

How much does pool and garden maintenance cost in Dubai?

Combined pool and garden care in Dubai starts from about AED 500 a month. What changes the number is your garden's area, your pool size, and how complex the planting and pool equipment are.

29 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

The UAE planting calendar: what to plant in Dubai, month by month

Dubai's growing year runs backwards from Europe's: October to March is the cool season and the busy planting window, while April to September is mostly about keeping things alive.

29 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

Watering your garden through a Dubai summer

Water before 8am or after 6pm, favour drip over spray, and expect new planting to need far more water than anything established — plus what it actually costs on your DEWA bill.

29 Sept 2026 · 5 min read