This morning, I was reading an article on New York Times about Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, the founder of Apartment Therapy. He says,” the house itself is by far the least important thing. What really matters is creating a place where you can get out of your brain and into your body.” For city-dwellers, the place that helps you detach from the mind is nature. Plants make life in the big city bearable, the air breathable, worries distant, and have a calming effect like no other. And, I write this post from the green oasis we have created for ourselves. The focus is on nature today, and it’s only apt to feature Xanadu Organic Gardens (XOG). If you are looking for someone to design and install a garden in your apartment’s balcony, backyard, side yard, or terrace, then you may want to read this. XOG, founded by Yohan and Mervyn, is based in…
I ran a poll on our Facebook page a few weeks ago asking what you would like to see: a post on balcony garden or accent walls? An overwhelming majority of you voted in favor of balcony garden. Understandably so, given that we all live in concrete jungles, but have fond childhood memories of growing up amid greenery. Garden space is a luxury for most urban apartment dwellers. I’m using 18 beautiful balcony gardens designed by Livspace to illustrate how you can create a green haven for yourself irrespective of how little space you have with this guide. I have dissected these gorgeous spaces into five different elements and tips for each of them: plants, planters, flooring, furniture and accessories. Plants No balcony garden is complete without plants. Here are my top tips for choosing the right kind of plants. — Choose seasonal flowering plants like Petunia, Dahlia, or Aster for…
For all us avid gardeners, a trip to Green Grower in Bandra should be akin to a visit to heaven. From landscaping ideas for your balcony and garden to how to mix-n-match plants and what plants would make for a great gift, you’ll find it all. Started in 1998 by horticulturist N.S.Rao, the facility is supported by 25-acre nursery housing over 1000 varieties of plants in Karjat.
This tea pot will make you think twice before you cast away that old ceramic tea pot next time.
Everyone has a favorite corner in their house; a place where you’d like to unwind, go to the first thing in the morning, sip a cup of tea in the evening, or spread the morning newspaper with breakfast on Sunday mornings . My sanctuary is my balcony garden. What’s yours? It’s only natural that I’m constantly thinking of ways to spruce my hangout. There have been some new additions to the balcony. It’s actually a wooden plant holder with a rugged look that I used to store brushes for painting the pots. I love hanging pots but never had one. We got two wrought iron holders with butterfly design. The plant has grown rapidly since this picture was taken. Every day there are about 20-25 flowers and it’s a pretty sight. Next I would like to get two rattan chairs with colorful cushions and a tea table. Got any ideas…