{"id":37095,"date":"2020-05-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=37095"},"modified":"2020-05-29T03:39:02","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T03:39:02","slug":"plants-that-are-fit-for-your-homes-in-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/plants-that-are-fit-for-your-homes-in-pakistan.html","title":{"rendered":"Best Trees to Grow in Your Garden at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>IN THIS POST:<\/strong><br>&#8211; <a href=\"#Shady-Trees\">Shady Trees<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"#Flowering-Plants\">Flowering Plants<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"#Fruit-Trees\">Fruit Trees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/lawn-maintenance-tips-tools-importance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maintaining your lawn<\/a> is very important for every homeowner as it adds to the aesthetic as well as the financial value of the home. While you can easily find the right tools and tips for your yard\u2019s upkeep, being the proud owner of a beautiful garden is more than just about planting and mowing the lawn. You also need a variety of other plants to grow in your garden, not only for a beautiful appearance but also for better privacy from your neighbours and for free fruits and veggies for your meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay with us as we discuss the best plants for a garden in Pakistan, dividing them into three categories of shade-providing trees, flowering plants, and fruit trees, so you know what to grow in a garden as per the season and as per your preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Shady-Trees\">Shady Trees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving privacy as well as shade to your lawn, planting trees should be your priority if you have sufficient space for them to grow. There are several species of trees that are acclimatised to our weather in Pakistan and will thrive once planted in the right season. While Deodar or Himalayan Cedar is the national tree of Pakistan, it is ideal only for the northern parts of the country. Thus, here are some other trees to plant in your garden if you want a shady and more private backyard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Neem Tree<\/li><li>Sukh Chain Tree<\/li><li>Amaltas<\/li><li>Ulta Ashok<\/li><li>Gulmohar<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll discuss these <strong>s<\/strong>hade-providing trees in detail below. You can also check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/7-beautiful-indoor-plants-to-clear-the-air-in-your-home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">air-purifying indoor plants for your home<\/a> if you\u2019re looking for small potted plants that can help you bring greenery indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neem Tree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Azadirachta Indica<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Indian Lilac, Margosa Tree<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-F-29-05-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Neem Tree is used in herbal medicine\" class=\"wp-image-90501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-F-29-05-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-F-29-05-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-F-29-05-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-F-29-05-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-F-29-05-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-F-29-05.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Every Part of the Neem Tree is Used in Herbal Medicine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Declared to be the provincial tree of Sindh in April 2010, the Neem tree is famous for its medicinal properties. The tree supports a rapid and dense growth, providing a lot of shade with its bitter leaves. The plant grows in almost any kind of soil, as long as it is not waterlogged and will cleanse the soil as well as the air around it, including ridding the air of insects, like mosquitoes. It is a flowering plant with small white flowers that cover the dense foliage from April to May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sukh Chain Tree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Pongamia Pinnata<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Indian Beech, Pongam Oiltree<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal for Pakistan\u2019s hot climate as it cannot survive in the cold, the Sukh Chain tree is an evergreen species that is often grown at roadsides due to the shade it provides to pedestrians. It is also a tree that is ideal for small gardens, as it does not reach an extraordinary height and is fairly easy to manage in terms of upkeep. However, while the tree\u2019s roots and seeds are used in a number of medicinal concoctions, its seeds are poisonous when they are consumed in their raw form. Thus, pay close attention to this tree during the flowering season in the spring and dispose of any seeds that you find on the ground. This goes especially true if you have kids at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amaltas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Cassia Fistula<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Golden Shower Tree<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-C-29-05-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Shower Tree\" class=\"wp-image-90497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-C-29-05-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-C-29-05-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-C-29-05-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-C-29-05-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-C-29-05-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-C-29-05.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Golden Shower Tree in Full Bloom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A flowering tree that is native to Pakistan, and provides plenty of shade, the Amaltas tree bears fruit similar to legumes that are often used in herbal medicine. The tree is covered in small yellow flowers before bearing fruit, and also has bright green or yellow leaves around the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ulta Ashok<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Polyalthia Longifolia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Indian Fir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to plant a shady tree in your garden that also offers the best privacy, you should consider planting several Indian Fir trees along the boundary of your yard. The plant grows up to 30 feet and is an evergreen tree with a fairly vertical growth span that has branches hanging downwards to create a pyramidal shape at the top of the tree. The plant also acts as a noise barrier, which is why you will often find it bordering lawns of houses that are set close together in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gulmohar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Delonix Regia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Royal Poinciana, Flame Tree<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-G-29-05-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Flame Tree with Red Flowers\" class=\"wp-image-90502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-G-29-05-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-G-29-05-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-G-29-05-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-G-29-05-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-G-29-05-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-G-29-05.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Gulmohar Trees Look Like They&#8217;re Been Set on Fire After the Flowers Bloom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gulmohar tree is one of the plants to grow in your garden for better aesthetic appeal. It is a shade-providing and a rapidly growing tree that sprouts red flowers in May and June, making it look like the tree is on fire. The colour contrast is fabulous to watch, and the tree is planted at roadsides in many parts of the country, purely for ornamental reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Flowering-Plants\">Flowering Plants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering about what to grow in a garden, flowering plants not only add beauty to your yard but also create a fragrant atmosphere that you will love to spend the evenings in. Planting flowers is also one of the most effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/tips-creating-bee-friendly-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ways to create a bee-friendly garden<\/a> that adds to your curb appeal. Here are some of the best flowering plants for a garden in Pakistan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gul-e-Cheen<\/li><li>Motia<\/li><li>Raat Ki Rani<\/li><li>Suraj Makhi<\/li><li>Desi Gulab<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss each of these flowering plants in detail so that you\u2019ll know which plants to grow in your garden for the best visual appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gul-e-Cheen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Plumeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Frangipani, Indian Temple Tree, Champa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-I-29-05-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Frangipani Can be found in several colours\" class=\"wp-image-90505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-I-29-05-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-I-29-05-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-I-29-05-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-I-29-05-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-I-29-05-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-I-29-05.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Frangipani is the Most Common Name for This Beautiful Flower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Commonly seen in gardens, both public and private across the country, Frangipani is a fragrant white and yellow flower that blooms all year round in favourable weather. It is often used to create floral leis for decorative purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Jasminum Sambac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Arabian Jasmine, Mogra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a small shrub with white fragrant flowers, Jasmine is the choice of many homeowners when they consider a flowering plant for their garden. It thrives in a warm climate with moist soil. However, it is a climber, so you will need to keep it trimmed and maintained. Otherwise, it will take over other plants in your yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Raat Ki Rani<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Cestrum Nocturnum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Night-Blooming Jasmine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-H-29-05-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Raat Ki Rani blooms at night\" class=\"wp-image-90504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-H-29-05-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-H-29-05-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-H-29-05-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-H-29-05-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-H-29-05-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-H-29-05.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Keep Your Garden Scented at Night with Raat Ki Rani<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your garden to smell great during the day and the night, plant Raat ki Rani in the flowerbed. As a climbing vine, it may require some support while growing, but once the plant has established its roots, it blooms, not during the day, but during the night, with a sweet-smelling fragrance that will enchant you and make you want to spend more time in the backyard, even after dark. It is also an evergreen plant, although it only blooms in season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suraj Makhi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Helianthus Annuus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Common Sunflower<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring some colour into your front lawn with Sunflowers that look like the sun with their bright yellow petals. It is not only a decorative plant, though, as sunflower oil is also commonly used in cooking, and it is one of the most important crops grown in the world for edible oil. It is also one of the easiest flowers to grow, and a shrub that young gardeners will love to plant in their yard if you\u2019re getting your kids involved in the yard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desi Gulab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Rosa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Rose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-E-29-05-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Rose bushes can add to a home's beauty\" class=\"wp-image-90500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-E-29-05-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-E-29-05-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-E-29-05-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-E-29-05-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-E-29-05-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-E-29-05.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Rose Bushes Can Be Planted in Many Colours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The flower used the most in floral arrangements is the fragrant Rose, which is well suited to a temperate climate with fewer rainy spells. It is also available in several different colours and varieties. A rose bush adds amazing beauty to your garden, along with a heavenly fragrance. Red, pink, orange, and white are the most commonly grown colours when it comes to roses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Fruit-Trees\">Fruit Trees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to literally enjoy the fruits of your labour? Plant some fruit trees in your backyard that will give you fruit all year round and add to the beauty of your garden as well. Here are some fruit trees to plant in your garden:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kela<\/li><li>Chikoo<\/li><li>Khajoor<\/li><li>Nariyal<\/li><li>Aam<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some more details about these fruit-bearing plants to grow in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kela<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Musa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Banana, Plantains<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-D-29-05-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Banana is a fruit that's available round the year\" class=\"wp-image-90496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-D-29-05-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-D-29-05-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-D-29-05-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-D-29-05-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-D-29-05-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-D-29-05.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Unripe Bananas on a Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A fruit that grows around the year, the banana tree grows relatively tall and sturdy, with long leaves and dangling flowers, which then turn into the fruit. It is important to note that while it looks like a tree, it is often not classified as one since the stem is not made from wood, but from the leaf stalks joined together at the base of the plant. Bananas are also quite rich in protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chikoo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Manilkara Zapota<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Sapodilla, Naseberry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another favourite among fruit trees is Chikoo, which is an evergreen plant that bears brown fruit covered with a rough-textured skin. The flesh inside the skin can be pale yellow to dark brown, depending on the ripeness, and contains large black seeds, usually one in each quarter of the flesh when the fruit is peeled and cut open. The tree bears fruit twice a year after its first harvest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Khajoor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Phoenix Dactylifera<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Date Palm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-B-29-05-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Dates are a very common fruit for Muslims during Ramadan\" class=\"wp-image-90498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-B-29-05-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-B-29-05-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-B-29-05-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-B-29-05-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-B-29-05-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-B-29-05.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Date Palms Are Often Planted in Groups<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Khajoor, a fruit that also holds religious significance for Muslims in Pakistan, is a palm tree that is found in both public and private gardens across the country. Pakistan weather is also quite favourable for this delicious, sweet, brown fruit that is available in many different varieties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nariyal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Cocos Nucifera<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Coconut<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another member of the palm tree family found in abundance in homes is the coconut tree, which can often grow so tall that it towers over two-storey houses, with its large leafy fronds that fall to the ground when they shed. It is reasonably easy to grow coconut trees in your yard, but you will need help to take down the fruit if the tree\u2019s growth is left unchecked. The flesh, as well as the water inside, is edible and full of energy after the hard outer shell is cracked. The fruit is also used in several desserts after being dried and grated, while coconut oil is also used in cooking and improving the health of your hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Mangifera Indica<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternative Names: <\/strong>Mango<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-A-29-05-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Mangoes are edible but sour when unripe\" class=\"wp-image-90495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-A-29-05-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-A-29-05-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-A-29-05-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-A-29-05-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-A-29-05-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Best-Plants-for-Your-Garden-A-29-05.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Mango Trees Bear Fruit in the Summer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as the King of Fruits, Mangoes are delicious and consumable, both in their raw and ripe forms. Primarily bearing fruit in the peak of the summer season, there are many different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/types-mangoes-specialties.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of mangoes<\/a> grown in Pakistan. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/mangoes-in-pakistan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pakistani mangoes<\/a> are also popular all over the world, with large quantities being exported to several nations. So why should you skip out on enjoying this fruit in the comfort of your own backyard? Cut it, peel it, or juice it\u2014it tastes great in every form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know what to grow in a garden in Pakistan. Please note that we\u2019ve covered only five of the most popular plants to grow in your garden, and you may be able to find something better suited to your yard after having a discussion with a professional landscaper or gardener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, you shouldn\u2019t be disheartened if you live in a flat and do not have the space for a garden. Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/tips-setting-vertical-garden-home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vertical gardening to save space<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/grow-kitchen-garden-balcony.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">set up a small kitchen garden in your balcony<\/a>. Live in a home but don\u2019t have a yard? Why not opt for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/expert-opinion-on-how-to-set-up-a-rooftop-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rooftop garden<\/a> instead? There are plenty of ways to bring some plants into your life if you are eager to try your hand at gardening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, not every garden needs to be equally time-consuming. Some easy tips can help you organise a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/6-tips-for-setting-up-a-low-maintenance-home-garden.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low maintenance garden<\/a> that wows your guests. You can continue to browse through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zameen Blog<\/a> for more tips on growing specific plants, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/tips-grow-lavender-home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lavender<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/grow-harvest-potatoes-home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">potatoes<\/a>, and much more. Reach us at <a href=\"mailto:blog@zameen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog@zameen.com<\/a> if you have any comments or suggestions about our posts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IN THIS POST:&#8211; Shady Trees&#8211; Flowering Plants&#8211; Fruit Trees Maintaining your lawn is very important for every homeowner as it adds to the aesthetic as well as the financial value of the home. While you can easily find the right tools and tips for your yard\u2019s upkeep, being the proud owner of a beautiful garden is more than just about planting and mowing the lawn. You also need a variety of other plants to grow in your garden, not only for a beautiful appearance but also for better privacy from your neighbours and for free fruits and veggies for your meals. Stay with us as we discuss the best plants for a garden in Pakistan, dividing them into three categories of shade-providing trees, flowering plants, and fruit trees, so you know what to grow in a garden as per the season and as per your preference. Shady Trees Giving privacy as well as shade to your lawn, planting trees should be your priority if you have sufficient space for them to grow. There are several species of trees that are acclimatised to our weather in Pakistan and will thrive once planted in the right season. While Deodar or Himalayan Cedar&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":90493,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11052],"tags":[65470,65443,65463,65421,65464,65469,65467,65451,18948,65431,6170,65454,65428,65432,65449,65446,65460,65445,610,13983,65448,65450,65447,65456,65462,65466,2233,65471,65455,65468,65441,32,65430,6171,65433,65425,65427,65420,65453,65457,65461,65452,65465,65424,65440,65429,65426,65442,65459,65458,3318,65423,65444,65422],"persona":[32427,32410],"class_list":{"0":"post-37095","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-lifestyle","8":"tag-aam","9":"tag-amaltas-tree","10":"tag-bananas","11":"tag-best-plants-for-a-garden","12":"tag-chikoo","13":"tag-coconut","14":"tag-dates","15":"tag-flame-tree","16":"tag-flowering-plants","17":"tag-flowering-plants-for-a-garden","18":"tag-flowers","19":"tag-frangipani","20":"tag-fruit-trees","21":"tag-fruit-bearing-plants","22":"tag-golden-shower-tree","23":"tag-gul-e-cheen","24":"tag-gulab","25":"tag-gulmohar-tree","26":"tag-home-decor-2","27":"tag-home-decor","28":"tag-indian-beech","29":"tag-indian-fir","30":"tag-indian-lilac","31":"tag-jasmine","32":"tag-kela","33":"tag-khajoor","34":"tag-lifestyle","35":"tag-mangoes","36":"tag-motia","37":"tag-nariyal","38":"tag-neem-tree","39":"tag-pakistan","40":"tag-plant-a-shady-tree-in-your-garden","41":"tag-plantation","42":"tag-planting-flowers","43":"tag-planting-trees","44":"tag-plants-for-a-garden-in-pakistan","45":"tag-plants-to-grow-in-your-garden","46":"tag-plumeria","47":"tag-raat-ki-rani","48":"tag-rose","49":"tag-royal-poinciana","50":"tag-sapodilla","51":"tag-shade-providing-trees","52":"tag-shady-trees","53":"tag-small-potted-plants","54":"tag-species-of-trees","55":"tag-sukh-chain-tree","56":"tag-sunflower","57":"tag-suraj-makhi","58":"tag-trees","59":"tag-trees-to-plant-in-your-garden","60":"tag-ulta-ashok-tree","61":"tag-what-to-grow-in-a-garden","62":"persona-home-improvements","63":"persona-outdoor-activities","64":"cat-11052-id"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Best Plants to Grow in Your Garden | Zameen Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to plant some trees in your backyard or front lawn? 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