Seasonal Care & Maintenance
Monsoon, summer and winter care, pruning, pests, composting and upkeep.
Seasonal Care & MaintenanceMonsoon Garden Care Guide for Pune
The June to September monsoon can either revive or ruin a Pune garden. This guide covers drainage, root-rot prevention, fungal control and the plants that actually thrive in heavy rain.
Seasonal Care & MaintenanceSummer Garden Care: Surviving Pune's Heat
Pune summers regularly cross 40°C, and dry heat can scorch a garden in days. This guide covers smart watering, mulching, shade tricks and the plants that shrug off the worst of it.
Seasonal Care & MaintenanceWinter Gardening in Pune: What to Plant & Do
October to February is the golden season for Pune gardeners. Cool, dry weather is perfect for a huge range of flowers and vegetables. Here is what to plant and how to make the most of it.
Seasonal Care & MaintenancePruning Guide: When and How to Prune
Pruning intimidates a lot of gardeners, but the basics are simple. This guide explains when and how to prune common Pune garden plants so they grow denser, healthier and more floriferous.
Seasonal Care & MaintenanceNatural Garden Pest Control Methods
You do not need harsh chemicals to keep pests in check. This guide covers natural pest control methods that work in Pune gardens, from neem sprays to companion planting and beneficial insects.
Seasonal Care & MaintenanceHome Composting: Turn Kitchen Waste into Garden Gold
Composting turns your daily kitchen scraps into free, rich food for your garden. This beginner-friendly guide shows how to compost successfully in a Pune flat, terrace or small garden.
Seasonal Care & MaintenanceA Simple Fertilizer Guide for Home Gardens
Fertilising confuses many gardeners, but it does not have to. This simple guide explains NPK, organic versus chemical feeds, and exactly how and when to feed the plants in a Pune garden.
Seasonal Care & MaintenanceWhen and How to Repot Your Plants
Sooner or later every potted plant outgrows its home. This guide covers the tell-tale signs a plant needs repotting, the best time to do it in Pune, and how to repot without shocking the plant.
Seasonal Care & MaintenanceMonthly Garden Tasks Checklist for Pune
A great garden is really the sum of small, timely tasks. This month-by-month checklist tells Pune gardeners exactly what to do and when, right through the summer, monsoon and winter cycle.
Seasonal Care & MaintenanceSoil Testing: Why It Matters & How to Do It
Healthy plants start with healthy soil, yet most gardeners never test theirs. This guide explains why soil testing matters, how to test at home, and how to improve Pune's tricky black-cotton soil.