The Art of Planting: Landscape Design and Plant Selection
We treat planting as the final layer of architecture, using a diverse palette of over 70 species to create landscapes that thrive in our local climate and invite you to spend more time outdoors.
We believe in educating our clients about the plants we use. This video identifies some of the species at the entrance of Legacy Cirocco, including Brownea coccinea, Filicium decipiens, and Terminalia catappa, to create a lush, welcoming statement.
A detailed look at the plant selection along a pathway in the Legacy Cirocco courtyard. We layer species like Galphimia glauca, Hibiscus syriacus, and various Philodendrons to create texture and year-round interest.
A conceptual image for our Sakleshpur project, illustrating the existing biodiversity. We identified native species like Coffee Arabica, Piper Nigrum (pepper), and Ficus Racemosa to ensure our design works in harmony with the local ecosystem.
A video tour through the existing coffee and spice plantations at our Sakleshpur site. Understanding the native flora is the first step in our design process for projects set in such pristine natural environments.
A newly planted section at the Legacy Cirocco site. Here, we've used ornamental grasses to line a turf pathway, creating a soft, naturalistic border that contrasts with the surrounding tropical foliage.
An identical view of the grass-lined path, showcasing how different textures can be used to define spaces within a garden.
A shot of the Pachysatachys Lutea, or golden shrimp plant, blooming at one of our sites. We select plants that provide seasonal color and visual interest, ensuring the landscape evolves throughout the year.
A duplicate image of the vibrant golden shrimp plant, a tropical evergreen shrub that thrives in Bangalore's climate.
A glimpse of the completed planting at Purva Zenium in Bangalore. This video shows how we use bold foliage plants like Canna lilies and Alocasia alongside architectural elements like jaali screens.
The finished planting along a jogging track at Vaishnavi Tech Square. We used rows of dwarf Ixora 'Singapore Gold' to create a vibrant, low-maintenance groundcover that adds a splash of color.
About The Art of Planting: Our Green Palette
We start by analyzing your site for sun path, wind direction, and soil typology before picking a single plant. This technical deep dive helps us decide on the right mix, whether it is drought-tolerant native grasses or lush tropical shrubs, so you get a vibrant, healthy landscape that survives the Bangalore weather without requiring constant, resource-heavy maintenance.
Our approach to planting is rooted in the idea that a landscape should be a living, breathing ecosystem. When we design for a project in Bangalore or the Western Ghats, we look beyond the initial look of the plants. We select species based on their ecological fit and growth patterns, ensuring that the garden matures well over the seasons rather than fading after the first year.
We regularly work with a palette of over 70 species, ranging from bold tropical varieties like Alocasia and Canna lilies to hardy groundcovers like Ixora. By layering these textures, we create visual depth that hardscaping alone cannot achieve. For larger villa developments or tech parks, we focus on functional zones, using specific planting strategies to define pathways, create shade in seating nooks, or provide privacy buffers near residential units.
Technical execution is our priority. We provide detailed planting schedules that include scientific names, pot sizes, and precise spacing requirements for procurement. This level of detail ensures that your contractor or our team can execute the design exactly as intended. Whether you want a wild, rainforest-inspired courtyard or a clean, minimal garden, our goal is to select plants that make sense for your space and your ability to manage them.
The Design Forte
We are The Design Forte, a team of Bangalore-based architects obsessed with turning empty patches into thriving, green environments. We love getting our boots muddy to figure out which plants will actually love your specific soil and sunlight conditions.
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