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

A rather unique floral exhibition celebrates the city’s 375th anniversary

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

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

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

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?

Concrete, stone, burnt brick, clay… you have multiple options when designing pathways in a garden.

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

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

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

Importance of sand extraction regulation for reducing construction cost.

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.

Much of horticulturist J.H. Krumbiegel’s early green nurturing in his native Germany helped him replicate his ideas in Mysuru and Bengaluru. H.P. Sumangala, scientist at the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, shares some unknown facets of his personality from her visit to Germany.

They are easy to care for, thrive in ordinary garden soil, and need minimal watering once established, says Vrinda Kumble

Green ideology is the essence of Gerard da Cunha’s buildings, and the effect is striking. By Nandhini Sundar

Bollywood actor Preity Zinta was spotted at the Wankhede stadium on Saturday afternoon with her husband Gene Goodenough.

Isha will be hoping that Rishabh's luck changes for the better and DC makes the playoffs on the back of his batting and captaincy.

Dhoni will be 41 on July 7.

On Wednesday night, Sakshi Singh Dhoni posted a video on Instagram of her husband bringing in his 41st birthday in London.