Wandering Jew – an introduction Wandering Jew or the Inch plant can be credited for starting the whole trend of plant swapping. Years before indoor plant gardening became a profitable business, friends, family, and fellow plant parents swapped cuttings of the wandering jew. The Wandering Jew is native to the tropical and temperate climates…
MorePothos – An Introduction Pothos is without a doubt one of the easiest houseplants to grow at home. It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced or professional gardener or a completely inexperienced one, pothos is the first plant love of every gardener. With its heart-shaped leaves growing with abandon, the pothos can turn almost…
MoreThe betel leaf plant is a very integral part of Indian culture, it is used both in religious events and as a part of day to day consumption as a mouth freshener. This evergreen perennial plant with glossy heart-shaped leaves I native to Southeast Asia. The ancient Hindu text Skanda Purana, which dates back to…
MorePeace lilies are one of the most loved and common house plants due to their million benefits and ease of growing. Native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Venezuela, it is truly a shadow-loving plant that thrives in a warm and humid environment. The peace lily plants sport elegant arching leaves that emerge…
MoreHow to grow and care for Fittonia One of the most compact potted plants for indoor spaces, the fittonia creates a big impact in a small package. A spreading evergreen plant, with delicately veined foliage in silvery white, the veins are so fine and intricate that they look like a network of spidery nerves, earning…
MoreIt wouldn’t be wrong to say that ‘this is the age of house plants’ or as we more commonly call them – indoor plants. They are ruling our homes and our hearts with an ease that can only be associated with nature, as the famous English writer rightly said, “Adopt the pace of nature, her…
MoreIntroduction You scroll through any social media feed and all the décor and home posts your likely to come across will have some or the other indoor plant. Indoor plants have taken over every home in recent years and we all know at least one self-proclaimed plant parent. While gardening earlier meant growing plants that…
MoreHow to grow and care for fiddle leaf fig plant in India? The fiddle leaf fig has been enjoying its place in the spotlight for a while now and given the love it is getting from both gardeners and interior designers for their beautiful foliage and looks. A single fiddle leaf fig has the…
MoreHow to grow and care for a peperomia plant With over one thousand varieties, this Mexican and South American native plant is one of the easiest indoor plants for new home gardeners to start their gardening journey. The Peperomia, famously known as the radiator plants, are extremely low-maintenance tropical plants with thick glossy leaves that…
MoreWhen we see insects in our garden, our first instinct is to destroy them, but they are not always bad and destroying them might not work in the best health of your garden and plants. Out of the 1.5 million insects species known, approximately 95% are either beneficial to the garden or simply benign….
MoreHave you ever dreamed of a holiday in the mountains in the middle of a busy Wednesday? Don’t worry you are not alone; a majority of the working population today gets by through the daily grind in wait for the weekend. Well, this cannot be blamed entirely on work stress, the other major factor…
MoreA room without plants can have all the riches but will always have something missing. Plants are the best way to add life to a room, both figuratively and literally. Whether it is a lone corner, the sitting room centrepiece, your favourite coffee corner, or your worktable, there is a plant for every spot. If…
MoreIrises are one of the most intricate and exquisite flowers in a range of colours that not only make your garden beautiful but also provide a burst of colour. Irises have over 70,000 registered varieties and these perennials sit atop tall, slender stalks, beautifully framed with fans of emerald, green, spear-like leaves that add handsome…
MoreNative to warmer parts of the world, where frost is a rarity, the ixora blooms all year round under full sun. Ixora is native to India and has been grown across Asia for millennia and enjoys a place of religious and cultural significance and has different names in different regions. The scientific name, Ixora, is…
MoreWhether you stay in the hilly snow-laden terrains of Himachal or the ‘not hot winters’ of Mumbai, if you have houseplants it is certain that they have undergone some level of winter dormancy. Let’s first understand what we mean by winter dormancy and why it happens. In winters, the temperatures dip and so does the…
MoreThe anthurium has one of the longest-lasting flowers on earth and it blooms for more than 250 days, so this means your anthurium will fill your indoor garden with colourful blooms for most of the year making them the perfect indoor flowering plants. An anthurium bloom lasts for 2-3 months on the stem and slowly…
MoreDear Readers, Very much like most of you, I am a gardener too or maybe ‘plant lover’ is a better choice of words. My love affair with plants started not long back or maybe it was always there, deep in my bones like it is for most of you, waiting to be realised. Being brought…
MoreIf you are a new gardener, or even an experienced one who wants to grow beyond indoor and foliage plants – herbs are a perfect solution. When given the right amount of water, sunlight, and the right kind of fertiliser, your herbs will reward you with a growth boost and excellent harvest that can be…
MoreWith over 50 varieties the Hoya plant is slowly surely becoming every home gardener’s wish list plant. The sheer variety of foliage, growing patterns, flowers, and the overall look of the Hoya family will surprise you every time. While the Hoya kerrii or the heart hoya is almost succulent like till it starts shooting stems,…
MoreRalph Waldo Emerson once said, “The earth laughs in flowers” and it can’t get any truer than that. Flowers area perfect blend of beauty with function, one of nature’s true masterstrokes. While they serve their own, very important, function in nature from the point of view of reproduction, our affinity and attraction to flowers cannot…
MoreWhy is light important? Food and water are the two most basic and irreplaceable necessities for the sustenance of life – be it humans, animals, birds, or plants. For plants, water performs more functions than just hydration and light is the only source of food and they need plenty of it. For a healthy garden,…
MoreGardens are a physical personification of the gardener’s love, care, patience, and hard work. While we at Ugaoo truly believe that our garden’s should be a true representation of ourselves, it is fun to know what’s trending on the gardening world green carpet. With every new year comes new possibilities, new trends, and new…
MoreGardening is an age old concept – almost as old as the human civilisation itself. It will be not wrong to say that the art of growing plants, either for sustenance or beautification is gardening. By this definition activities such as farming, afforestation, ornamental gardening, and indoor gardening all fall under the same bracket albeit…
MoreGetting pest infestation is something that every plant parent is scared of – seeing an unwelcome guest among you loved plant babies is a thing of nightmares. Whether the creepy crawlies appear in between your plant’s leaves or in the potting mix – the situation is not as dire as it seems and it can…
MoreMore famous as the Chinese Evergreen, Aglaonemas can very well be crowned the perfect houseplant. Can thrive with minimal care. ✔ Needs very little water ✔ Can live happily in not so bright corners ✔ Purifies air ✔ Has vividly coloured foliage ✔ Has many varieties ✔ Can be grown in water ✔ With over…
MoreIn the recent time, lets say the past decade, the awareness about gardening and the benefits it brings has risen astronomically. People are now looking to make a conscious switch to a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle, whether it be in terms of their choices or growing their own vegetables. Growing vegetables at home is…
MoreMost of us start our gardening journey with plants and when we feel we know enough (which is never enough) we move towards gardening with seeds. The first step of gardening with seeds is enough to test any gardener’s patience and that step is germination. Germination is as much an exact science as it is…
MoreThe winter is here and the days are already colder and shorter – also darker. A change in season also means a change in the way your plants behave, their needs, and their growth patterns. Just like any other season, prepping your garden for winters is very essential, more so if you stay in an…
MoreWhile Sansevieria sounds fancy it’s the common names that makes them seems like they have always been a part of your family. More popularly referred to as the snake plant, mother-in-law’s tongue, and more, they are not one of easiest but the easiest plant to care for. With their long spathe like leaves that grow…
MoreIf just like me, you find Zamioculcas zamiifolia a little mouthful and difficult to pronounce then henceforth we will call this darling the ZZ Plant (pronounced zee-zee). Native to the Eastern African region, the ZZ can grow happily in the widest range of conditions. The plant is so cool that it is almost unreal and…
MoreToday Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) is one of the most loved palm in the home gardening circle globally. Very well suited for bright interiors, these easy to care for plants become the centre of attention in no time with their feathery frond that sway gently in the breeze and remind you of your best tropical…
MoreIf succulents could say one sentence everyday of their lives, it would surely be “leave me alone”. One of the easiest and fuss free plants ever, these desert beauties come in all shapes and sizes and everyone of them are equally beautiful. One of the most common queries that comes to us at Ugaoo I…
MoreDiscolored leaves are a major source of worry for all plant parents and no plant parent can escape the curse of yellowing or browning leaves forever. All plant problems are not caused by insects or diseases, some symptoms are an indication of nutrient deficiency or overload. Plant nutrient imbalances can often be seen as either…
MoreHistory Derived from the Greek word ‘philo’ meaning love and ‘dendron’ meaning tree, the philodendron is one of the easiest to grow plants for indoor spaces. An evergreen perennial vine, native to tropical America, this family has plants from beautiful vining varieties to upright tree like plants. In the right conditions, philodendron varieties are vigorous…
MoreThere are a number of vegetables, whose Microgreens are a nutritious and flavourful accompaniments to your regular meals. The quick harvest time and ease of growth makes them all the more tempting. Don’t get bogged down by the fact that you do not have the time and space for gardening. Growing microgreen is nothing like…
MoreThey say that if your garden doesn’t haves pest, it is not a part of an ecosystem, yet. Be it ants, bugs, snail, bees, butterflies or any other bug, their presence means that your garden is not just for show. In the case of apartment gardening, all or some of these crawlies are not…
MoreJade plant – some common knowledge Growing Jade plant is easy and simple and many people enjoy growing jade plants in homes and workspaces and they are also said to bring good luck. With their gnarly woody stems and plump oval-shaped leaves, jade plants have a miniature, tree like appearance that makes them very…
MoreA native of the rainforests of Central America, the Monstera deliciosa plant is also famous as the “tropical split-leaf philodendron” or the “split leaf philodendron”. This climbing evergreen is a popular easy-to-grow houseplant and is the current favourite of plant lovers. One of the most trending plants of 2021, the Monstera is as cool as…
MoreCalatheas are some of the most stunning tropical plants in the indoor gardening world and they are the undisputed queens of foliage patterns. The entire family of plants is also sometimes referred to as prayer plants owing to their leaf movement that mimics the movement of the sun, the leaves close up at the end…
MoreThe new year no longer just brings with it colour, makeup, and fashion predictions. It’s also about gardening predictions. Gardening, especially indoor gardening, is huge on the global scene at the moment and rightly so. With huge global trends come expert predictions and for trends such as these that are here to stay and get…
MoreThere is no plant that screams lush, green, and rainforest like ferns do. It reminds me of monsoon, wet earth, and chirping birds. Ferns are one of the oldest plants, dating back to prehistoric times. These adaptable plants will thrive indoors with the right amount of humidity. They are great oxygen saturators and natures best…
MoreWe love to garden don’t we? But if you have gardened for long enough, like a hands on gardener, and repotted, pruned, raked, aerated soil and done pest control you know the importance of gardening tools. We don’t realise how easy they make our work until we use them well into our gardening journey and…
MoreThe calathea family has some of the most stunning foliage plants with boldly marked, oblong leaves in a dazzling array of colours. A common name for calathea, maranta, and other marantaceae, which are similar (but not identical) plants is prayer plant, and while it is more commonly known as that their foliage has earned them…
MoreThe heat of summer is finally here! We know its officially (by the calendar) spring but with global warming going kaboom every passing day it feels more like summer. The dread of what the summer might bring is real. Summers can be a tough time for plants too if they do not get proper care….
MoreIndoor plants have been grown for centuries for their aesthetic value, be it in open terraces, windowsills, or in bright areas of homes. However, it is unfair to tag plants as purely décor items. They are a treasure trove of health benefits, both for you and your home. Nature has been a constant source of…
MoreGardening has transformed from a means to grow food and flowers to a décor accent in recent times. Gardens and It is not only about growing plants but about the décor aesthetic and the entire look of your home garden. In today’s fast and stressful life. In this whole endeavour planters play a key role,…
MoreHanging planters are coolness personified – always have been and always will be. Of late they have gotten a really cool facelift with macrame planters and boho has never been cooler. Hanging planters are a great way to display plant babies and find them homes that make them look good. Put them on ladder plant…
MoreThe size of an indoor garden doesn’t matter, it can be a luxuriant landscaped balcony or just a few planters on the windowsill. Whatever be the size of green oasis, they all add a bright new dimension to your home. Hundreds of years of domesticating plants has led to the eclectic choice of house plants…
MoreThe science behind how much light and water your plants need. Russell Page very rightly said “If you wish to make anything grow, you must understand it, and understand it in a very real sense. ‘Green fingers’ are a fact, and a mystery only to the unpractised. But green fingers are the extensions of…
MoreHerb gardens are the thing! They are all the rage and rightly so, owing to the numerous benefits they bring with them. They are lush with a variety of foliage and oh the fragrance…they will make your home smell divine. The food scene in India is growing by leap and bounds and global cuisine has…
MoreNew year, new plant, new you! Well, 2020 was an absolute eyeopener. While some of us displayed our productive best, some of us just waited for it to be over and going by the recent pandemic news the wait is not yet over. One more thing it has made us realize that we all need…
MoreIts winter, time to pull out those blankets and get comfortable before springing into action for the new year. Humans are creatures of habit and in some ways plants are too. Most plants go dormant in winter and it can be contributed to a variety of factors, the most common being the dip in temperature…
MoreWhether you stay in the snow-clad northern part of the Indian subcontinent or the land of sunny winters in the south, there are flowers for every topography. Winter flowers might possibly be the easiest to grow of the whole spectrum, they need very basic care and some of the self-sowing plants grow back every…
MoreWinter season in India is one of the best for gardening, for most part of the country, the light, temperature, and weather is just perfect for growing a variety of produce and its pleasant to work in the garden too! Winter can truly be the king of seasons, it has the most stunning flowers in…
MoreInterior design or home décor is all about altering the inside of the concrete structures we live in and call them home. If you sit back and think, it is astonishing at how much of the outside we want to bring inside through large windows, wood and stone finishes, and posters of far off places…
MoreWhy plants? Think of the most stunning places you want to see in the world and think back to what they have in common – nature. Plants are global, we haven’t known a person who does not like a plant. A plant is more than just a decor piece in your home or garden, they…
MoreIn window gardening, plants are grown within the room just opposite or close to the window or on the windowsill outside. This is the most satisfying way of gardening for flat dwellers of cities where there is space crunch. Nowadays, window ledge (sometimes referred to as flowerbed) is a part of the architecture for keeping…
MoreWidely cultivated for their amazing waxy flowers, Hoyas are also a popular and versatile houseplant choice because of their diverse array of foliage types and their ability to adapt to varied light conditions indoors. Some Hoyas can grow to an enormous size indoors – about 6m long – while others remain more compact. Try growing…
MoreWith another lockdown in the foreseeable future, some of us are looking at a WFH scenario and some of use have been working from home for a year now. Don’t let the situation bog you down, there are ways to improve your work environment and add joy to your work days. Research shows that plants…
MoreTubs or urns are classic garden ornaments, useful for display in the terrace, roof garden, backyard, veranda and on the doorsteps. Tubs and urns are portables and hence can be used for temporary decoration indoors or elsewhere. Ornamental plants displayed in these decorative containers at suitable places look beautiful. Even an ordinary plant grown in…
MoreDon’t give up on keeping houseplants just because you’ve had some disappointments, even spectacular disappointments, in the past. The trick to caring for houseplants isn’t mysterious. It’s really about being able to approximate their native environments well enough to keep them happy. Since houseplants are already well suited to human living spaces, most of the…
MoreAsian cultures are closely related to nature and always try and capture its heart and spirit by incorporating it into daily life. Asians are known as the masters in the art of gardening in small courtyards. The Asian-American thematic garden is perfect for the ones who love relishing home-grown produce. Asian-American Theme Gardens contain stir-fry…
MoreIn modern days, most of the working professionals spend more time on their office desk than any other place. We all have tried keeping a live plant next on our working or studying table with varying degree of success. Why not take it even further. Let’s have a look at various ways by which you…
MoreAstronauts on the International Space Station have been growing plants for years as a potential source of food while in space. But are there any benefits for terrestrial gardeners? Growing a perfect vegetable garden with plump tomatoes and perky peas – is tough enough. Now imagine an environment where there’s no night or day, where…
MoreWe grab packaged food off store shelves packed in plastic. The inescapable pervasiveness of processed food has not only created a disconnect for us but also impacted our health, the planet’s health and our ability to eat mindfully. Studies have revealed that 60% of the calories are from highly processed food products. We all know…
MoreOne touch of nature makes the whole world kin. – William Shakespeare Nature knows best how to comfort our soul and make us feel at home. Within it, we find the purpose of life and how to be our own sunshine. Imagine bringing nature into your home? The very idea sounds so fascinating that makes…
MoreMicrogreens are nothing but leafy vegetables picked at their first leaf stage. Microgreens are older than sprouts but, younger than baby plants, as harvesting is done within the first couple of weeks after seed sowing. Microgreens are grown in shallow containers and bright locations. Let’s have a look at all the benefits that microgreens have…
MoreA devotee was too confused while selecting his Ganesha idol for Ganesh Chaturthi. On one side, he heard a lot about eco-friendly Tree Ganesha idols from Ugaoo, and on the other, was fighting his urge to continue with the Plaster of Paris figurines. Troubled after fighting all his myths, ifs and buts, he thought of…
MoreFor a landscape to be called as garden, it must be made up of lots of conventional and some unconventional garden features. The plantation part of a landscape gardening is called softscaping. In your own residential complex you can develop a complete garden by using right softscaping material. Let’s have a look at top garden…
MoreGrouping pots and plants for a perfect look is not rocket science. You need to pair them up in such a way that a visually enticing display of flower and foliage is created. At Ugaoo, you could pick up some of the most colourful and bespoke pots and planters ranging from concrete planters, ceramic planters,…
MoreSome gardens are not just small; they are gloomy too, because they are below street level, or hemmed in by tall walls, just like the basement gardens and backyards. Because very little can be done to alter this sort of garden structurally, it is best to direct any efforts towards improving the environment and devising…
MoreMarsh garden, also known as a bog garden, is a marsh area where the soil is swampy, and a shallow stream or trickle runs through it. The primary criterion for marsh garden is to keep it moist and in a swampy state. For this reason, marsh garden can be made at low lying site where…
MoreMiniature plants are getting more and more popular in home gardens of India. It’s important to understand that all small plants are not Bonsai. While Bonsai is an art of purposely dwarfing the trees, Miniature plants are genetically dwarf varieties of some of the famous ornamental plants. Many of the indoor plants have their dwarf…
MoreFor someone without a garden, a balcony may be their entire ‘outdoor room,’ a ‘garden’ to cherish from indoors when the weather is severe. Even more than a patio, both the balcony or veranda are an outdoor extension of the home. The area is usually small, so the money you are prepared to spend on…
MoreThere are friendly visitors in your garden who give more than they take. These visitors from the animal kingdom are your true garden friends. Some help to pollinate your plants, some make the soil superior for planting while others protect your garden from pest attacks. Let’s meet our friends & learn about their importance: 1….
MoreThis blog is part of our series of blogs on Bonsai. Here we are going to learn about making a fresh new bonsai from a non-bonsai plant. To understand the basics of Bonsai gardening, read ‘Art of making bonsai’ & ‘The magic of Bonsai trees’ Aim: To prepare Bonsai from the available plant. Requirements: Plant,…
MoreOnce a plant has captured the entire pot, and if it is not practical to move it to a larger one, the division may revive it and will also give you a number of extra plants. Not all plants respond to the division. Those with a fibrous root system, like calatheas and most ferns, are…
MoreEdging is intended for the demarcation of spaces allotted for particular purposes, for instance, flower and garden if not cut out on grass should have an edging of some kind. Dwarf plants are generally used; but if water is scarce and the gardenbeds are not kept full of plants, an edging of neat tilesis ideal. In…
MoreMost people love to have a traditional hanging basket, but they can be disappointing unless cared for lovingly. Even though the basket is planted with an all-round view in mind, the side nearest the wall will perform poorly in comparison with the sunny side unless you turn the basket every day or two to even…
MoreWhat Is Bark Eating Caterpillar? Bark eating Caterpillar is also known as Indarbela tetraonis. It is the type of caterpillar that lives and feeds on the plant stems and branches. Life Stages of a Bark Eating Caterpillar: Egg – The moths lay eggs in clusters in the bark crevices. The eggs are light brown After…
MoreVegetables that grow naturally without any cultivation or care are called wild vegetables. These plants mainly grow in forests, wilderness, edges of farmlands, and barren fields. In the early days of the monsoon season, these vegetables are available for consumption. Along with being vegetables, a majority of them are also medicinal plants. Most of the…
MoreThe lawn is the centrepiece of a garden, the canvas against which the rest of the garden is painted. For many gardeners this makes it worth all the mowing, feeding and grooming that a good lawn demands. If your lawn has to serve as a play area as well, be realistic and sow tough grasses,…
MoreFor successful transplanting the essential conditions are that the exhalation of moisture from the leaves be kept as low as possible while the roots are in a state unfit to furnish their standard supply; for this reason, deciduous trees may be transplanted with most safety when the leaves have fallen. Exhalation of moisture from the…
MoreIdeal for display on a bright, south-facing windowsill, succulents make the perfect houseplants. They look fabulous all year round but are appreciated especially when there is little color to be enjoyed outdoors. However, it’s not just their good looks that make them worth growing; they are drought tolerant, slow growing and virtually no maintenance plants….
MorePalms are admired for their ornamental, economic and ecological importance. This unique group of plants contain about 212 genera and 2779 species belonging to family Palmae or Arecaceae. Palms inhabit nearly every type of habitat within their range from rainforest to deserts. Contrary to their typical coconut tree like appearance, palms exhibit an enormous diversity…
MoreLooking at the topic, you might wonder if plants exchange greetings or call out for help when under attack by an insect or a lawnmower. Well, that’s not true. Plants do trade information about their surroundings by emitting odour molecules that are not noticed by humans. How Do Plants Warn Each Other About Danger? In…
MoreRoot cutting is a semi-artificial, vegetative plant propagation technique. While in stem or leaf cuttings, the process of rooting is essential, whereas in root cuttings the process of new shoot formation is essential. Quite a large number of plants can be grown by root cuttings. The general criterion is that root cuttings may propagate any…
MoreShrubs or trees planted at regular intervals to form a continuous screen is called a hedge. A garden hedge can serve the purpose of compound wall, give shelter from strong winds, ensure privacy, and form a background screen for a flower garden, vegetable garden etc. A live impregnable hedge, reinforced with barbed wire, is inexpensive…
MoreImagine performing Adho Mukha Svanasana amidst the soft rustling sound of leaves, a delectable fragrance of freshly bloomed flowers, a touch of green grass and caressing nature. By practicing yoga in a garden amidst plants can bind together the mind-body-soul thus creating an everlasting ripple of relaxation and rejuvenation. In this blog, let’s look at…
MoreWhat are stem borers or bhriud? The larvae of stem borers are commonly known as squash vine borers, as they burrow into the zucchini vine and other vegetables like pumpkins, i.e. one belongs to the cucurbits family (cucumbers and melons are not usually a problem). Once the vine is infested, the larvae feed for about…
MoreWhat are Bagworms? Bagworms are moths that feed on shrubs and trees during their larval stage. They pesky pests are small and create little diamond-shaped bags on arborvitae. They love deciduous trees, coniferous trees, fruit trees and perennial flowers. Bagworms are sneaky pests as they camouflage their web with bits of the tree they live…
MoreHere’s a great way to transform an old utility case into a windowsill wonderland. Succulents and cacti are not immediately associated with floral abundance, but these unusual and often other-worldly plants pack some surprisingly beautiful and exotic flowers. Finding the perfect way to show them off can often be a challenge, so try giving your…
MoreIf you read Dendrobium Narendra Modi for the first time, you might get confused. But the moment you know that Singapore named this exotic orchid after our honourable Prime Minister, you would swell in pride. Yes, the orchid, located within the Singapore Botanic Gardens, was named Dendrobium Narendra Modi to commemorate his visit to the…
MoreAphids are insects with soft bodies that cover the leaves and stems of your plants and suck the sap out of your garden plant. They range from shades of green to grey or reddish brown color. Luckily, these are easy to spot and easy to get rid off. What are Aphids? Aphids easily venture into…
MoreThe concept of edible flowers has always fascinated me. Isn’t it great that you could use roses from decorating the bouquet for a loved one to preparing desert or a refreshing coolant? You can find edible flowers for cakes to edible flowers for salads that too from your backyard. Read this blog to get a…
MoreWorld environment day is here & it is celebrated on a much larger scale than ever. We don’t just celebrate environment day on 5th June; we celebrate the whole June as environment month. Lots of green activities are planned on this occasion & the most popular one is planting trees. In India, June is the…
MoreA time will come very soon when composting at home or in your society will be made mandatory by law. Before you think that it’s being enforced on you, look at the primary reasons why it is so important. The following information will give you wider perspective towards the idea of home composting, and you…
MoreAre you living in Kanpur, Delhi, Varanasi, Faridabad, Gaya, Patna, Agra, Muzaffarpur, Srinagar, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Patiala and Jodhpur? If yes, then here is heartbreaking news – These 14 Indian cities have the worst average air quality worldwide, according to the latest air pollution database released by the World Health Organisation on 2nd May. These cities…
MoreLandscape gardening is all about the right use of ornamental plants. All over the world, more or less a fixed set of popular ornamental plant varieties are used, regardless of their origin. In fact, most of the ornamental plants in our garden are exotic. One has to understand that even if these plants are lovely…
MoreWhen in Chennai, I had a lot of time to read through the daily newspapers and find out what the local people of Tamil Nadu were doing to contribute towards Mother Nature. One article that stuck in my mind was “Reap, Sow and Barter for your classes!” Well, this isn’t anything close to Lagaan! Read…
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