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

Is it time to make kitchen gardens mandatory, asks Hema Vijay

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

Even if you can’t go to the wild and soak in diverse ecosystems look around and you will find them right here in our city, says Pauline Deborah R.

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

Many of these pretty native flowers are now forgotten but are actually the ones that could grow the best in our gardens, says Hema Vijay

A couple in Chennai has started a company to boost organic farming and teach you to grow your own veggies.

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

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

New and green practices together with a slew of tools are turning gardening into an effortless pastime for urbanites. By M.A. Siraj

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

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

Have a red, white and green Christmas with these pretty poinsettias

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

Indukanth Ragade gives you the know-how for this simple, time-tested way of recycling greywater

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

Mumbai-based Jyoti and Nikunj Parekh, founder-directors, Bonsai Study Group of the Indo-Japanese Association, speak to Hema Vijay about Saikei

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.

Think luxury. Think Adyar, one of Chennai's friendliest neighbourhoods. Where you can find a burgeoning market for über-posh homes...

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

Here are three gardening essentials and Hema Vijay tells you how to use them

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.

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.

Terrace gardens benefit biodiversity, help in rainwater harvesting and reduce the heat island effect

Bring plants indoor to add colour to your home, says Teja Lele Desai

Future Farms ventures into professional tropical hydroponics and comes up with new products. Sujatha Shankar Kumar takes a look

More people are now raising organic kitchen gardens with resources and guidance available even online

They sing for you, they keep down insect pests, and they are fun to watch. By Vrinda Kumble.