How We Build Your Garden from the Ground Up
A garden is more than just plants. See how my team prepares, plans, and builds a sustainable green space that actually lasts, from soil preparation to the final leaf.
The preparation phase of a balcony garden, with soil and protective sheets laid out before planting begins.
My team working hard in the rain in Chennai, showing our dedication to getting the job done, no matter the weather.
The initial planting stage of a garden bed, with young plants being carefully placed in fresh soil.
Building the 'hardscape' first. Here we are painting a built-in concrete bench before the softscaping begins.
My team carefully repotting a large Bird of Paradise plant, ensuring its health and giving it space to thrive.
The making of a garden path, with team members laying gravel and stepping stones in a narrow side yard.
Teamwork in action. My crew works together to prepare a garden space, demonstrating our collaborative spirit.
Clearing and preparing a garden bed next to a patio, the first step in a beautiful garden makeover.
Work in progress at a villa in Chennai, with new pots and plants being arranged before final placement.
A team member posing with large palm trees ready for planting, part of a fun garden makeover project.
About Our Process: From Vision to Verdure
We do not just drop a few pots and leave. Before a single plant touches the ground, my team focuses on the essentials—soil quality, proper drainage, and structural hardscaping. Whether it is a terrace or a backyard in Bengaluru, we ensure the foundation is right so your garden survives the weather and actually thrives.
Our Approach to Your Green Space
Building a garden is a structured process. It involves more than aesthetics; it requires understanding the local climate and your specific space. Here is how we move from vision to verdure:
1. Site Analysis and Planning We start with a site visit to understand your sunlight, drainage, and available space. We provide simple, clear 2D layouts. No complex blueprints—just practical plans that tell you exactly where the paths, seating, and plants will go.
2. Hardscaping and Civil Work Before we add greenery, we build the structure. This includes installing drainage cells for terraces, creating pathways with stepping stones, and building masonry seating. We finish this civil work first to ensure the garden is functional before we add soil.
3. Soil and Irrigation Plants are only as healthy as the soil they grow in. We prepare the ground by tilling and mixing in farmyard manure, cocopeat, and vermicompost. If your space needs it, we set up simple, manual drip irrigation systems to make maintenance easier for you.
4. Sustainability First We believe in reducing waste. If you have existing pots, we repaint and refurbish them. If you have plants that are struggling, we repot them with fresh soil rather than discarding them.
5. Professional Cleanup We do not leave a mess behind. Once the installation is complete, our team cleans the area, bags the garden waste, and ensures your home looks better than it did before we started.
Whether it is a small balcony needing artificial turf or a villa backyard requiring full-scale landscaping, we take our job seriously from start to finish.
Cinnamon-Design
My name is Sheela, and my team—Anil, Amresh, and Harish—is the heart of Cinnamon Design. We do not believe in quick fixes. We take the time to prepare the ground properly, reuse what you have, and build a garden that feels like home.
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