Ornamental plants

Living in a place with limited space, Manoj Ranjan found his passion for gardening constrained. His resolve led him to utilise the small patch outside his home – once a dumping ground for garbage – to turn it into a garden.

The Football Lily lights up Goa’s landscape just before monsoon arrives. Explore its vibrant red blooms, growth cycle, and why it is unique.

Jigna and Rahul Shah, a doctor couple based in Surat, grow many varieties of vegetables, fruits, ornamental plants while breeding fish on their home terrace despite their busy schedules.

Ghaziabad homemaker Ruchi Goel has employed her artistic prowess to nurture a beautiful home garden with over 1,000 ornamental plants and flowers, and upcycles regular household junk to create a lush paradise.

Anand Maheshwari from Rajasthan set up his 800 sq ft rooftop garden during the lockdown. He shares how he's recycling milk packets, snack boxes, detergent covers and thermocol containers to grow ornamental and flowering plants.