sustainable gardening

September is the ideal time to sow cool-season vegetables, herbs, and flowers. From spinach and broad beans to coriander and pansies, know what to plant now for a flourishing autumn and winter garden. Follow these tips on soil preparation, watering, and pest protection for a vibrant and productive outdoor space.

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.

As the monsoon fades and cooler days set in, late August opens a special window for home gardeners. This change of season offers the perfect chance to prepare for months of fresh, home-grown abundance — if you know when and how to begin.

Looking for ways to resolve your pile of cardboard boxes at home? Kolkata woman shares tips on how to use them in your garden.

Sharda Godara transformed her Faridabad home into a mini jungle. She started designing these mini tray gardens at her home a couple of years ago when her home was left with no further space for potted plants. Here are five steps to create them at home.

Looking for tips to grow fruits in your terrace garden? Visakhapatnam's Bangaru Jhansi turned her rooftop into a lush green paradise with trees of organic mangoes, oranges and jackfruit. Here's how.

Keep your vegetable garden growing through the monsoon with safe and organic pest control methods. Learn how to manage common pests and fungal diseases using natural solutions, improve plant resilience, and maintain a healthy and chemical-free garden during the rainy season.

The easy-to-use self-watering system called ‘Osmos’ allows gardeners to keep a planted pot inside the water-filled bowl. The clay terracotta pot absorbs water and the soil inside the pot remains hydrated.

After losing her young daughter, Afsana Parveen created a lush rooftop garden in Jhansi as a tribute. Spread across 1,500 sq ft, it now blooms with over 200 plants — from hibiscus to watermelons.

From ancient maple leaf to 1,000-petal lotus, Kerala-resident Lathika Suthan turned her terrace into a thriving garden. By growing water lilies and lotuses, she turned her hobby into a flourishing business. She shares how she learnt simple methods to master the art of growing these exotic flowers effortlessly at