We 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…
MoreWhat are air plants? Air Plants, commonly known as Air Ferns or Tillys, are coined as Tillandsia by plant experts. Available in 730 species of evergreen—perennial flowering plants they belong to the family Bromeliaceae. Air plants can thrive just about anywhere in forests and mountains to deserts and swamplands. The USP of Tillandsia plants is…
MoreSabja is a name for seeds of Sweet Basil, which is a variety of Basil, popular in the Indian subcontinent. The scientific name of Sweet Basil is Ocimum basilicum, belonging to family Lamiaceae (Mint family). Sweet basil leaves and roots are highly aromatic and medicinal. When soaked in water, the seeds of Sweet basil (Sabja)…
MoreAbout Pudina: Pudina is the most popular kitchen herb in India along with Coriander. The scientific name of Pudina is Mentha spicata subsp. spicata, and it belongs to family Lamiaceae (The mint family). Pudina is commonly known as Garden mint in English. While other mint varieties are high maintenance, Pudina can be grown effortlessly in…
MoreFireflies also known as lighting bugs are not flies at all. They are a kind of beetle. Firefly eggs hatch to form larvae with worm-like creatures. The worms that glow in the dark are known as glowworms. Imagine stepping out into your garden or backyard to enjoy the summer breeze and the company of glittering…
MoreTrees use water during photosynthesis and lose it during transpiration. Insufficient water or drought conditions can hamper tree growth, and make it susceptible to pest problems. Proper watering during summers and to combat stressful drought periods can work wonders. How to Water Trees? Check the soil moisture and water when it reaches a critical level….
MoreAbout Vetiver Plant: The scientific name of Vetiver is Chrysopogon zizanioides belonging to family Poaceae (grass family). In India, Vetiver is commonly known as ‘Khus.’ Vetiver is one of those multipurpose grasses that are economically and ecologically important. Vetiver is a bunch-grass that can grow up to 5 feet tall. Leaves are long and linear…
MoreWhat is a Bulb? Bulbs serve as storage lockers for plants. They contain vital nutrients that plants need to survive through challenging conditions and sprout new plants too. Different bulbs can be planted together in a single container for dramatic effects. Types of Bulbs: True Bulbs: These grow in layers. Corms: Unlike True Bulbs, Corms…
MoreSummer vacations have arrived. How about making the most of your idle time and using it to make some backyard compost. Well, don’t worry! We assure that it won’t stink, instead would prove beneficial for your garden and surroundings. The bonus is the sense of satisfaction! So, let’s prep for Earth Day and start with…
MoreThis weekend while strolling in the mall, I came across a section that was full of beautifully wrapped perfume bottles. Zapped at the stunning packaging, I decided to sniff a few bottles and buy the aroma of my life. I zeroed on a mild 50ml aroma. As I turned the bottle and looked at the…
MoreTechnology amazes us every day. At times it scares us with AI (Artificial Intelligence) that might take over the human-race soon, while sometimes it appears nothing less than a boon. Scientists around the globe leave no stone unturned to bring forth marvellous innovations. Once again science has proven to be a blessing as Vegetables can…
MoreCassia fistula is the most widely known Cassia in India. This leguminous tree is native to the Indian subcontinent. The tree is known by many common names; the most popular ones are Golden Shower, Pudding Pipe, and Indian Laburnum. Locally in India, it is widely known by its Hindi name ‘Amaltas.’ Many other vernacular names…
MoreApril is here, and the minimum temperature is 38 degree Celsius. If we are feeling on edge in this scorching heat, imagine what our garden plants might be going through. Don’t fret! Instead of giving up gardening in these heat laiden months, grow Garden Plants That Soak up the Summer Sun. To make it a little…
MoreDid you know that Rainforests once covered 14% of the earth’s land surface; which is now merely 6%, and experts estimate that these rainforests could be consumed in maximum 40 years. We are losing about 137 plants, animal and insect species every single day. Every second about 310 Kg of toxic chemicals are released into…
MoreAbout Mogra plant: Mogra plant is dwarf growing shrub with almost stalkless leaves and wavy margins. The plant can be grown as a short climber too. The heavy scented white flowers are borne in clusters of 3 to 12 and may be single, semi-double or perfectly double. The plant flowers mainly in the summer and…
MoreRecently, I came across an interesting piece of news in The Hindu, that stated Elephants are fed watermelons at a temple festival in Palakkad district of Kerala, as the temperature has touched 41 degree Celsius. Pretty amazed by the information I decided to delve further and explore the benefits of watermelon. Watermelons contain merely 46…
MoreOn March 6, nearly 10000 farmers embarked on a long march from near Nashik to the Maharashtra assembly in Mumbai. By the time they reached Maximum City on March 12, walking about 25 km a day to cover the 180 km, their numbers, by some estimates had touched 40000. Farmers march to Mumbai in March…
MorePlants can fall sick because of many reasons. It is important for gardeners to understand the difference between plant diseases and physiological disorders. The symptoms of both can be quite deceptive and confusing at times. In this blog, we will look at primary symptoms of plant diseases caused due to fungi, bacteria and viruses, signs…
MoreWe will celebrate Earth Day on 22nd April. Before we delve into celebrations and start sharing messages to Save Earth, it’s important to look around and make a note of some significant innovations that can prove beneficial for our environment. In our series of #HelloGreenovation blogs, we will be looking at some marvellous ideas from…
MoreDahlias grow in a wide range of colours and forms. The plant is not difficult to grow, and even an amateur can raise beautiful Dahlias. The genus Dahlia belongs to family Asteraceae. The so-called flower of Dahlia is a capitulum inflorescence made up of many flowers (florets) arranged peculiarly. The outer ray florets have all…
MoreBuilding a birdhouse is truly timeless and fascinating. Also known as nest boxes, bird houses were earlier made from clay, wood, thin aluminum and other natural materials. Birdhouses ensure that your feathery friends never leave your garden and stay protected from the harsh weather conditions. In this blog, we will explore: Benefits of a birdhouse…
MoreNothing else can beat the scorching heat better than breathtakingly beautiful flowers. Make your garden summer ready by planting any of these 30 Superstar Flowers for Indian Summer Garden and create a colourful zone that will be an ode-to-peace. List of 30 Summer season flowers that grow in India: Blanket Flower – Blanket flowers are…
MoreThere are plenty of things that we regularly use without knowing their alternative benefits. There are many such household materials we can use for the gardening purpose. We bring forth the usual list materials with their unusual application in gardening. Enjoy! 1. Aspirin A famous painkiller often referred as wonderdrug in the medical world; aspirin…
MoreVegetable gardening can be exciting and somewhat addictive. Unlike ornamental and flower gardening, growing vegetables is a more demanding job, as a gardener has to engage in a whole lot of dedicated activities. One has to follow a routine of general gardening practices like sowing, soil mixing, land preparations, watering schedule, plant protection, fertilizers etc.;…
MoreA report published by Scroll.in on June 5, 2017, showed that bees were disappearing at a rapid rate from India. Some bees species reduced by 80% in Odisha alone. Farmers in Odisha noticed that bee population was going down at a rapid pace since 2002. Since farmers knew how beneficial these species were for pollination…
MoreSummer Holidays are a big event for the little ones in the house. They are set free from the shackles of extended school hours, homework, exams and robotic life. For parents, it is challenging too. They need to keep the little ones happy and engaged throughout the entire 2-month vacay. To help the parents keep…
MoreGardening is a reflection one style and taste, while container gardening is a reflection of the gardener’s personality. Before you get set onto exploring top 30 container gardening ideas let’s revisit the basics and keep the following things in mind: Material: The material of the container determines how easily you can move it around, the…
MoreKeyhole Salad Garden is not a garden style, in fact, it is an element that can be incorporated in a variety of garden types. You might be wondering what exactly a Keyhole Garden is? Read along. History of Keyhole Salad Garden: Keyhole Salad Gardens were created by charitable organizations to help emerging countries create a…
MoreSaffron derived from Crocus Sativus, or Saffron flower is the world’s most expensive spices by weight. Saffron strands are crimson styles and stigmas of the flower, which are dried and collected over a period. Saffron gets its unique taste and the hay-like fragrance from chemicals such as safranal and picrocrocin. The golden yellow hue is…
MoreEvery garden lover has to invent their styles of gardening commensurate with their budget, taste and nature of the site. You can develop your garden design only when you study all the great garden styles carefully and grasp the underlying principles in them. Following are three basic forms of gardening: 1. Formal gardens: A formal…
MoreOrchids are undoubtedly the most curious looking ornamental flowers in the world. They belong to a botanical family Orchidaceae, which is one of the largest families in flowering plants. There are about 700 genera and more than 30 thousand wild species of orchids. Among them, around 1,300 species are found in India. The number of…
MoreWith unpredictable weather conditions and scarcity of water celebrating Holi in complete fervor could be difficult. The essence of the festival could be kept intact if we planned to celebrate it a little differently and responsibly at the same time. Do you know that in Pune alone about 1300 million liters of water is released…
MoreIndia is a beautiful country. It is nature’s galore where you could witness valleys and mountains closely knit with nature and basking in the glory of colorful flowers. One such visually enticing location is the Kaas Plateau or Kaas Pathar – the valley of flowers. Kaas plateau was named after the Kass tree, which is…
MoreAlso known as Chamaedorea elegans and Neanthe Bella Palm, Parlor Palm is the most versatile and almost no-maintenance plant. Its dark green foliage glorifies the indoor and outdoor premises and also purifies the air. The best part about growing parlor palm does not need specific or optimum conditions to grow. Introduction to Parlor Palm Plant:…
MoreWe live in a fast-paced world where everything from food to cure needs to be “instant.” Medicines that work instantly come with dire side effects and enormous cost. What if we tell you that some age-old drugs could work just like the modern wonder drugs? One of this traditional method is Gardening. Pondering how? Well,…
MoreHome gardening in India is a fluid concept. One may have a proper front yard or a backyard garden. One may grow plants in pots placed on a terrace, rooftop, balcony or even windowsills, and it all qualifies for a home garden. One thing is common in all Indian home gardens is the choice of…
MoreHistory of Valentine’s Day: Every year on 14th February we see couples unite and celebrate love. The bestow their love of life with cards, flowers, gifts and tons of love. But, do you know why and for whom is the day celebrated? FYI – it wasn’t a love story with a happy ending. In Rome,…
MoreValentine’s Day is arriving fast. If you forget showering gifts, then god may save you! But, even worse, if you show up with cliche chocolates and a card, then you would fall into the cheesy category we all (including her) would like to avoid. So, what can you do best this Valentine’s Day? Dear Romeo,…
More1. Mango (Mangifera indica): This king of fruits has an exciting history. The daughter of the sun was the most pretty girl on Earth. She was married to a mighty king and was living happily. A wicked enchantress hated watching them be felicitous and vowed to ruin her life. She chased the girl and terrified…
MoreWe all are familiar with the typical oval shape of a leaf; however, in nature, there are plenty of plants with heart-shaped leaves. Botanically such leaves are described as cordate leaves. Many of these plants are ornamental foliage houseplants. This valentines day, instead of gifting heart pillows, how about gifting the ‘love plants’ with heart…
MoreThere is never a dearth of opportunities to celebrate love. But in the entire year, it is only the month of February that sprinkles love in the air. Everyone is concerned about just one thing – how can I express my fondness or make my beloved feel special? To make it easy for you we…
MoreWhat is Topiary? The art of clipping and shearing the shrubs, small trees and sometimes even herbaceous perennials into ornamental or abstract shapes is known as topiary. Topiary can be the most exciting feature of a garden with the forms of birds, animals, beasts, humans and lot more. The term is derived from Roman word…
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