Landscaping
- 1. Our Team: Our team can transform an outdoor space into a beautiful and functional area.
- 2. Assessment of Site: We understand the space you’re working with, including sunlight, soil type, and topography.
- 3. Regular Maintenance: Keep up with weeding, pruning, and other garden care to maintain the health and appearance of your landscape.
- 4. Create a Low-Maintenance Lawn: Opt for drought-resistant grass varieties that require less mowing.
- 5. Connect Points of Interest: Create pathways and seating areas that guide visitors through the garden.
- 6. Add Outdoor Seating: To make the space inviting, include areas for relaxation and enjoyment.
- 7. Plant a Heritage Tree: Consider planting a significant tree that can become a focal point as it grows.
Our method of garden maintenance
Maintaining a garden in a corporate office or manufacturing plant setting requires a balance between aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. We're following some best practices for garden maintenance, with a focus on cost-effective water conservation.
Our Garden Maintenance: Best Practices
- 1. Plan for Low Maintenance: Choose plants that are native to the area or are well-adapted to the local climate, as they will require less water and care.
- 2. Efficient Irrigation: Implement drip irrigation systems to deliver water directly to plants' roots, significantly reducing water waste.
- 3. Mulching: Apply organic mulch around plants to help retain soil moisture, reduce evaporation, and suppress weed growth.
- 4. Regular Pruning: Keep plants healthy and well-groomed by pruning regularly, which also helps in maintaining the garden’s appearance.
- 5. Edging: To create a neat appearance and prevent grass from invading garden beds, maintain clear edges around them.
- 6. Nourish Your Garden: Use compost and organic fertilizers to enrich the soil and promote plant growth
- These methods can help create a sustainable and enjoyable landscape that enhances your outdoor living space.
Water Conservation Methods:
- 1. Rainwater Harvesting: Collect rainwater from rooftops and use it for watering the garden, which is a cost-effective and eco-friendly method.
- 2. Water Recycling: After proper treatment, use STP water from sinks and showers for irrigation.
- 3. Implement soil conservation techniques to improve water retention and reduce runoff.
- 4. Drought-Tolerant Landscaping: This involves designing landscapes to minimize water use.
- Combining these garden maintenance and water conservation strategies, we can create a beautiful and sustainable garden space that reflects the organization's commitment to the environment and cost efficiency.
Some options that are well-suited to South India's climate and can be cost-effective are:
- Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon): Known locally as “Dhoob,” Bermuda grass is resilient, tolerates heat and drought, and can handle heavy foot traffic. It’s low-maintenance and has a fine texture, making it ideal for high-traffic areas like sports fields and golf courses1.
Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon)
Zoysia Grass
Korien Zoysia
- Zoysia Grass (Zoysia): Also known as “Japanese Carpet Grass,” Zoysia is heat-tolerant and forms a dense turf that requires infrequent mowing. It’s adaptable and resilient, offering a lush green appearance for lawns.
- St. Augustine Grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum): Referred to as “Buffalo Grass,” this variety thrives in various soil types and exhibits shade tolerance, making it suitable for diverse landscapes. It provides a dense, carpet-like growth and is resilient and low-maintenance.
St. Augustine Grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum)
Centipede Grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides)
- Centipede Grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides): This grass has a slow growth rate and is well-suited for acidic soils. It forms a pleasing carpet-like turf and requires low maintenance, making it an attractive option for robust and visually appealing lawns.
These grass varieties are popular due to their adaptability to the South Indian climate, durability, and low maintenance costs, making them suitable for corporate settings where both aesthetics and budget are important considerations.