Nothing can match the beauty and happiness of the sun-drenched meadow full of color riots. However, you don’t have to climb a mountain or cross a stream to escape to the grass, because you already have decals on the grass! Greenies breaks the latest fashion of Meadowscaping and shares some simple hacks to create a low-maintenance, lush and evocative garden on your doorstep.
Magical grass
The trend to transform traditional lawns into vibrant meadows, commonly known as Meadowscaping, is becoming increasingly popular among urban eco-lovers. Unlike traditional lawns, grasslands – vast spaces filled with a variety of herbs such as tall grasses, flowers and herbs – offer more cost-effective maintenance solutions, require less water and energy, and play a crucial role in capturing carbon dioxide. Importantly, they enhance diversity in nature and often attract pollinators, which is crucial for healthy ecosystems.
Nature and sustainability
Four years ago, when water was short, Deepa Shailendra, the guardian of Lake Capra and freelance blogger, realized that having traditional lawns was a waste of crime. She took out the carpet grass and replaced it with buffalo grass, which was harder and consumed less water. She also combines ferns, Benjamina whey, various colorful dense shrubs and native flowering plants that together split on bunches for effect, as well as Japanese grass. Deepa also planted Singapore cherry trees because sparrows like fruit. “It’s another story, instead of attracting sparrows, I got a bunch of fruit bats, crows and squirrels, but it’s nice to see the lawn taken over by Singapore cherry trees growing in every monsoon,” she said. The most crucial part is that because of her natural tilt in the plot, all the rainwater flows to the lawn and is absorbed into the soil.
Go local and save water
Meadowscaping is a sport that focuses on cultivating biodiversity and provides habitat for birds, butterflies, bees and other insects. Kalpana Ramesh, a GO green conservationist and founder of the Rainwater project, believes people should focus on native plants and rainfall preservation. “The characteristic varieties that support local ecosystems such as wildflowers, pristine ornamental grasses, perennial plants and grass alternatives to pollinators,” Kalpana said. The ground covers of all green areas of the Kalpana house are composed of a variety of useful trees and plants, such as drumsticks, jacks, Guava, Chikoo, Chikoo, Ramphal, Ramphal, hibiscus, Bilva Tree, Champakali, Champakali, Turmeric, Tulseric, Tulsi, Tulsi, and various types of Basil. Bougainville, Jasmine, Chanmanti, etc. can be used as stratified plantations. Put them in interesting bundles and color-code them. “They look beautiful and useful. We use flowers and fruit for Pooja rituals and grow vegetables every day,” she said.
Max Greenery, Minimum Waste
Dr. DV Ramakrishna, a robotic and Mis Gastro surgeon at Kims Hospital, is also an avid natural lover, and it is obvious that in Tranquilla, his idea is to live green and live. Dr. Ramakrishna chose the plantation accordingly. The terrace is decorated with hanging native creepers. “I have carefully paired the lemongrass and mosquito plants with orchids and flowering plants,” he said. The blooming lotus surrounds the stone Buddha statue, which is the core attraction of my compact Zen garden. The idea is to maximize greening and minimize water use.
New life rental
For many people in the world, grasslands and green spaces are natural retreats. Rekha Bayanker (74) is a self-taught garden enthusiast who loves to recycle old things and provide new life for dead materials. Rekha, who has lived in Sainikpuri for the past 40 years, has experimented with garden features in various styles. Her garden work is very interesting and challenging. Reka said enthusiastically: “I love giving my life to dead materials like dead wood and rocks and creating gardens from them.” By sharing and presenting her work, she hopes to inspire other garden enthusiasts to use these ideas and create their own unique and imaginative garden features. Her fitness and gardening spells are loops, reuse old materials and give them a new life as a custom garden feature.
Greenzone Knowledge
Main interior designer, SC design,
Sona Chatwani shares some useful tips to start this eco-friendly lawn alternative. For the semi-arid climate of Hyderabad and Deccan Plateau ecology, here are some local and well-adapted plants that are perfect for Meadowscaping:
· Local grass, centrus setigerus, also known as birdwood grass, is drought-tolerant
and good floor cover.
Chrysopogon Fulvus supports soil bonding and low water demand.
·Vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver) – Deep roots, perfect for stabilizing soil.
Green Paradise
Nature always has its right roots. By transforming their yard into a thriving meadow of local plants, nature lovers and green lovers Srilekha Patangay not only attracts butterflies and bees, but also plays a role in reducing the carbon footprint of the family. “My house is at an altitude and my garden is tilted downwards. To take advantage of this, I have a small lotus pond at the bottom of the garden to catch rainfall runoff.” The rest of the lawns and plants evolved organically. “This is my paradise of peace and tranquility.” Srilekha added.
