Gardening

Every morning, 70-year-old Ajay Agarwal walks into a forest of green — on his terrace. Built without soil, his Pune garden, made of dry leaves and cow dung, now cools his home and nourishes his family.

As the rains fade and cooler days arrive, autumn is the perfect time to care for your garden. From clearing spent plants to adding compost and mulch, these simple steps will help your plants stay strong, healthy, and ready to thrive through winter.

Prepare your garden this autumn by planting flowering bulbs ideal for India’s climate. From tulips to freesia, know how to plant and care for bulbs now to enjoy stunning blooms, delightful scents, and lasting beauty when the seasons change.

Give pollinators a reason to visit your balcony this winter. Learn how to create a blooming, chemical-free garden with the right plants, water, and shelter. Perfect for small spaces, this guide helps you support bees and butterflies when they need it most.

Bring your garden to life by inviting birds and butterflies with chemical-free methods. From choosing the right plants to providing water and shelter, learn how to create a blooming outdoor space that supports local wildlife and adds movement to your surroundings.

Kerala farmer S P Sujith Swaminikarthil cultivated a ‘pookkalam’ on six cents of land in Alappuzha, featuring over 25 varieties of flowering and edible plants. Blending Onam tradition with sustainable farming, his 24-metre-wide floral creation has drawn hundreds of visitors.

Post-monsoon soil often holds too much water, risking plant health. Learn how to optimise soil moisture with simple strategies like improving drainage, applying mulch, and planting cover crops. Keep your soil balanced and ready for a flourishing garden or farm in the months ahead.

From grandmothers’ gardens to modern balconies, marigolds have been a constant in Indian households. Planted in October, they brighten homes, protect crops, and add colour to every celebration. Here’s the secret behind the ritual.

Turn gardening into a meaningful family activity! Grow your own rangoli colours naturally and introduce children to cultural traditions and sustainable living in a hands-on way.

Prince and Sonia, a teacher couple, turned their 900 sq ft home into a lush indoor forest with over 250 plants, creepers, kokedama moss balls, fish, butterflies, and birds. Over 10 years, they created a serene green sanctuary free from harsh sunlight and pests.