Author: Dorian Foxley

Learn which plants to avoid in raised garden beds on balconies-deep roots, tall crops, and aggressive spreaders that fail in shallow, windy conditions. Grow smarter, not harder.

Discover the top 5 plants that thrive year-round in India’s changing seasons-no fuss, no replanting. Perfect for balconies, backyards, and busy lives.

Drip irrigation saves water and reduces weeds, but it has real downsides: clogging, high maintenance, poor flexibility, and winter vulnerability. Know the drawbacks before you install one.

Rice farming can be profitable with the right variety, location, and market. Discover real costs, yields, and profit margins in 2025-and how small farms are making more selling specialty rice than commodity crops.

The queen of India plant is a small, hardy vegetable native to India, known for its resilience and rich flavor in traditional dishes. Easy to grow in pots or gardens, it's a forgotten gem of Indian kitchen gardening.

Discover which vegetables are truly native to India and why growing them makes your garden more resilient, nutritious, and connected to local food traditions. Learn how to grow bitter gourd, drumstick, snake gourd, and other indigenous crops with minimal effort.

Running drip irrigation every day is usually a mistake. Learn the right schedule for your plants, how to check soil moisture, and how to adjust for seasons and weather in the UK.

Overwatering is the most common cause of bonsai death. Learn the subtle signs-yellowing leaves, soggy soil, mushy roots-and how to save your tree before it's too late.

Neem oil is the most powerful natural insecticide, proven to stop pests without harming bees, pets, or soil. Learn how it works, how to use it, and why other natural options fall short.

Durian is India's costliest fruit, grown locally in southern states. It commands high prices due to its rarity, long growth cycle, and cult following. Learn why gardeners are planting it and how to grow it successfully.

The Vanda orchid is the toughest plant to grow in India due to its exacting needs for humidity, temperature, and airflow. Most gardeners fail because they treat it like a regular houseplant. Here’s what actually works.

Fix compacted soil naturally with aeration, compost, and mulch. Learn how to restore garden soil for healthier plants, better drainage, and stronger root growth without expensive tools or chemicals.