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Wild ornamentals like daffodils, primroses and violets can transform your garden into a haven during springtime, says R. Pauline Deborah

From every corner and crevice of Elsy Joseph’s little home blooms a flower or a vegetable

With the Republic Day Flower Show coming up at Lalbagh, it’s time we reviewed the use of the Glass House, meant to be a conservatory and not an exhibition gallery

A skilful use of appropriate colour can elevate the energy and mood of the garden, says Maya Ganesan

It takes very little effort to plant your own little herb garden at home

How do we tackle pests without synthetic pesticides? How can we get a huge haul of vegetables without resorting to chemical fertilisers? A workshop series teaches us organic gardening step-by-step

How about getting plants to produce some of the nutrition they need?

Palm, fig and olive trees are significant during Lent, says Pauline Deborah R.

It looks like it’s going to be a parched summer. Can you manage your plants on rationed water? There are ways to do this, finds Hema Vijay

S. Vishwanath says poly-houses with drip irrigation systems and misters can reduce the amount of water required for cultivation, evaporation losses can be reduced through mulching, and fertilizer use minimised by directly applying them in the right dose to the root zone of the plant

Bamboo produces 35 per cent more oxygen than other trees, is an effective carbon sink, and its biomass is a cheap and efficient fuel for power generation units.

Create a garden with a collection of diverse red flowers that will also be bird-friendly. Pauline Deborah R. explains how

Vines are among the most versatile of landscaping elements, lending themselves to a wide range of uses, says garden expert Vrinda Kumble

Or rather where would be a better question as Bangaloreans increasingly explore balcony gardens

There are trees with small root systems that can grow even in 1 ft of soil, says Hema Vijay

The Voluntary Health Services hospital converted a patch of wasteland into an organic garden

With very little investment and a lot of interest P.S. Neelakandan has transformed his terrace into an organic farm that comes alive with flowers and veggies and more

They are also the friendliest and are not afraid to share space with humans

Expo will focus on various aspects of horticulture including water management and greenscaping

When can water become too much of a good thing? Enthusiastic gardeners often make the mistake of over-watering their plants

Britain is blooming mad. And it shows. The writer visited London this summer and describes its garden policy

Subashree has proved a home garden is all it takes to have good health, good looks and a good life

A slow but steadily growing interest in organic food is making more Hyderabadis have their own kitchen garden

There are a growing number of techies who practise the art of vegetative propagation

Plants dying mysteriously in your kitchen garden? It could be root disease, says Hema Vijay

Sreekumar Menon’s tropical fruit garden has some of the most exotic varieties from diverse countries

The author tells you about a popular and charming garden plant

Transform barren land to high-quality soil using permaculture. Priya Gopalen tells you how

Keep your garden fresh and insect-free during winter. Hema Vijay tells you how

The bougainvillea comes in over 300 varieties and adds vibrancy and cheer to your garden.

Shantini Rajkumar has some hot news about a new discovery she made

As spring begins, it’s time to start sowing vegetables that you can harvest in summer

Commonly found in South India, the African Tulip has a charm of its own, writes R. Krishnamurthy

Since yam and colocasia grow in the shade, they are great options for an apartment garden

Dwarf trees are a great addition to your terrace garden

How do you give your rooms a feminine touch without being too girly?

Planting these trees around your home can help purify the air you breathe, says Hema Vijay

It is an advance warning mechanism of nature asking whether preparedness is in place to receive rain.

Jaswant Singh’s garden in Mogappair is a live textbook for plant lovers. Hema Vijay meets the expert

Design patterns and angles should flow naturally, and create smooth symmetrical finishes, says Nandhini Sundar

Hema Vijay visits the enchanting water lily ponds of Amrutha Kumari and Roop Kumar at Purasawalkam

Existing trees should be pruned at frequent intervals to have the required crown shape and to enhance the aesthetics of the roadscape

Hema Vijay writes on the benefits of growing this fragrant tree at home

Ginger lilies offer everything you would want in a flower — a great presence, fragrance, and they can last real long in a vase.

Chitra Krishnaswamy shares some ridiculously easy-to-follow tips that will inspire even the most inexperienced gardeners to grow vegetables in a small space

The process of nurturing indoor bonsai plants is a rewarding experience, says expert Nikunj Parekh.

Daylilies are pretty, colourful and easy maintenance plants

Did you know that beehive boxes in your garden can help plants bloom?

Tanya Brar is on a mission to beautify Bengaluru’s balcony gardens and restore its former glory.