Across India, the rhythm of the seasons is no longer what it once was. Monsoons are erratic, summers are longer and harsher, and winters are increasingly unpredictable. For millions of Indians who garden
— whether in small balconies, community spaces, or home courtyards — these changes pose new challenges. Climate-resilient gardening is about adapting to these realities, creating gardens that thrive despite heatwaves, droughts, floods, and shifting weather patterns.
Understanding India's changing climate
India’s diversity means that climate change affects regions differently. Farmers in Maharashtra face severe droughts, while parts of Assam and Bihar battle annual floods. In the southern states, monsoon patterns have become irregular, and northern plains experience harsher summers and delayed winters. Urban areas like Delhi, Chennai, and Bengaluru are also dealing with water scarcity and the heat island effect.
A climate-resilient Indian garden is one that can withstand this variability — conserving water, nurturing biodiversity, and relying more on native species that have evolved to survive local extremes.
Begin with the soil
