Watering through the monsoon
Why plants that were thirsty in April can drown in July.
Reading the light in your flat
North, south, east, west: what each window means for your plants.
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Notes from Hoovadi Plant Nursery
Guides, care tips and stories from behind the counter.
When and how to repot a plant
Signs your plant has outgrown its pot, and a step-by-step guide.
Terracotta, ceramic or plastic: choosing a pot
Each pot material holds water differently. How to match the pot to the plant, the room and how often you water.
From cutting to counter: how a pothos is grown
Twelve weeks in our Kanakapura Road shade houses, from a single node in water to a plant ready for your shelf.
Lalbagh, the flower show and plant shopping in Bengaluru
The botanical garden, the January and August shows, and the nurseries around the city worth a weekend visit.
Do houseplants really clean the air?
A common reason people buy plants, and a common myth. What plants do and do not do for the air in your flat.
Planning a balcony garden on three budgets
What ₹5,000, ₹15,000 and ₹40,000 buy for a Bengaluru balcony, including pots, soil, plants and a little help.
What happens on a balcony garden visit
Our gardener’s hour at your home: the light check, the questions, the plan and the quote, step by step.
Getting balcony plants through a Bengaluru summer
March to May brings 35°C afternoons and dry winds. How to water, shade and move plants through the hottest months.
Not sure what will grow in your flat?
Send us a photo of the spot on WhatsApp and our gardener will suggest three plants.