Featured Garden Projects and Landscape Transformations
From compact balcony makeovers to full-scale villa landscapes, here is a look at how we blend science, design, and nature to turn any space in Bengaluru into a living, breathing sanctuary.
This is what I love to do: turn a simple patch of dirt into a complete backyard sanctuary. This transformation shows the entire process, from laying the first stepping stones to the final view of a lush lawn, a wooden deck for relaxing, and a beautiful water lily pond. It’s about creating a whole new living space for you, right outside your door.
Bangalore's rain brings a special kind of peace, and your balcony should be the perfect place to enjoy it. Here, I turned a standard city balcony into a monsoon sanctuary, using a mix of potted plants, smooth river stones, and hanging chimes to create a space that feels calm and connected to nature, even on a wet day.
In this villa project, I had the opportunity to integrate greenery on every level. I used over 100 varieties of plants, from small indoor species to large exotic trees, creating green spaces on the ground, in water features, and even hanging from the ceiling. This shows how I can bring a complete, multi-dimensional green ecosystem into your home.
A green office is a productive office. For the Rapido headquarters, I introduced plants into meeting rooms, walkways, and corners to create a calmer, more inspiring corporate environment. This project demonstrates my ability to handle commercial spaces, selecting low-maintenance plants that fit a professional aesthetic and improve the workplace for everyone.
A garden can be a space for tranquility and mindfulness. This project focused on creating a Zen garden, combining the five essential elements: a Buddha statue for peace, water for flow, stones for structure, carefully selected plants for life, and light to bring it all together. This is how I design spaces that soothe the soul.
There is immense joy in growing your own food. For this terrace, I designed and installed a complete organic vegetable garden, including a custom-made bamboo pergola for climbing plants. This setup shows how even an urban rooftop can become a productive and beautiful space for sustainable living.
When you're short on floor space, a vertical garden is the perfect solution. This before-and-after shows how I transformed a plain balcony wall into a spectacular living feature. Using a bamboo backdrop and a variety of plants with different textures and colors, I created an urban paradise that is both beautiful and space-efficient.
About this collection
We approach every project with a mix of science and practical design, not just aesthetics. Whether it is integrating structural drainage for a terrace or selecting specific plant layers for a balcony to withstand our local wind and sun, we focus on durability. We treat every corner as a living ecosystem that needs to thrive, not just survive, ensuring your garden remains a peaceful escape rather than a maintenance headache.
Our approach to gardening is rooted in the idea that a space needs to do more than look pretty; it needs to function well. Over the last seven years in Bengaluru, we have learned that the key to a lasting garden is in the preparation. When we set up a terrace or a villa landscape, we start with the fundamentals—proper surface preparation, waterproofing, and soil engineering—so you don't run into issues later.
How We Work
- Science-First Planting: We don't just pick plants based on color. We analyze your light, humidity, and airflow to choose varieties like Snake Plants or Areca Palms that actually thrive in your specific spot.
- Versatile Design: Whether you need a Zen corner for meditation, a productive organic vegetable patch, or a professional green office setup like we did for Rapido, we tailor our layouts. We use vertical grids, custom bamboo pergolas, and stone pathways to maximize every square foot.
- Year-Round Enjoyment: We build in features like drip irrigation and lighting so you can use your garden at night or on rainy days. Our goal is to create a 'home away from home' feel where you can actually spend time, not just look at through the window.
If you have a corner that feels neglected, whether it is a small balcony or a large backyard, let us figure out how to make it greener. We have seen firsthand how the right mix of plants, water, and stones can change the entire vibe of a home.
Make My Garden
I’m Ashish, the person behind Make My Garden. For seven years, I’ve been obsessed with bringing the wild and peaceful into city homes. Whether you need a tiny balcony for your morning chai or a full villa makeover, I’m here to help you get your hands a little dirty and your space a lot greener.
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