Our Garden Design & Construction Process
A great garden isn't just about throwing plants into pots; it's about structure, soil science, and a plan that fits your space. See how I turn your vision into a living, breathing reality.
The foundation of a new landscape. A team member is seen setting up a post and guide lines in a dirt yard, the first step in structuring the garden layout.
A team member carefully laying edging stones for a garden path, a crucial step in defining the spaces and creating clean lines in the landscape design.
A graphic showing the "Transform Your Outdoor Space" concept, with an image of a completed vegetable garden, representing the final vision of our projects.
Teamwork in action. Two of my crew members are seen preparing the ground and stacking pavers, getting ready to build a new pathway or patio.
The construction phase of a large vegetable garden. A team member is working on the raised beds made of concrete blocks, with a pergola frame visible in the background.
A custom-built, multi-level concrete water feature or planter during the construction phase, showing the structural work that goes into creating unique garden elements.
This video shows the delivery and unloading of materials for a new garden setup. It's a quick glimpse into the logistics and hard work that happen behind the scenes to bring a project to life.
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Before the first plant goes into the ground, we focus on the boring but crucial stuff. It’s waterproofing, soil engineering, and leveling the ground to ensure your garden doesn't just look good for a week, but thrives for years. I sketch it out first—balancing what you want with what actually works in your space—so there are no surprises when the team shows up to start the heavy lifting.
Creating a garden is part science, part artistry. Here is how I typically go from a messy, empty area to your personal sanctuary:
The Planning Phase It starts with a conversation. I visit your site—whether it’s a tiny Bengaluru balcony or a sprawling villa backyard—to understand the light, the airflow, and how you want to use the space. I then sketch out a design that balances aesthetics with practicality. We look at the flow of your floor space and ensure we aren't just filling it up, but opening it up.
Groundwork & Infrastructure This is the stage people often overlook. Before any greenery arrives, we set the foundation. For terraces, that means installing drain cells and geotextile fabric to protect your waterproofing. For ground gardens, it’s soil engineering—mixing red soil, vermicompost, and organic fertilizers to create the perfect home for your plants. We build the skeleton: pergolas, raised beds, or stone pathways.
Layered Planting Once the bones are ready, we add the life. I use a layered planting technique—placing larger trees or shrubs at the back and filling in with smaller, lush plants like ferns, syngoniums, or snake plants in the front. This creates that dense, lush feel even in urban settings. We finish by setting up the irrigation or lighting, ensuring your garden is as easy to maintain as it is beautiful to look at.
Handover My team doesn't leave until the last bag of debris is cleared. We walk you through the setup, show you how to manage the watering, and make sure you feel confident caring for your new space.
Make My Garden
I started Make My Garden seven years ago because I wanted to bring more green into city life. I’m hands-on with every project, from the initial site visit to the final layer of soil, because I believe every balcony or backyard deserves to be a peaceful escape.
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