Summary:
A resident of Chennai, Muthulakshmi started her terrace garden eight years back. “I always wanted a space for a garden in my house, however, living in a city proved it impossible. However, my dreams came true in the form of a terrace garden,” says Muthulakshmi. Trees like pomegranate, plantain, guava and papaya add colour to her garden, along with her collection of 25 varieties of medicinal plants, some of which contain anti-diabetic qualities. “Building a garden is a one-time investment and can be cost-effective if you plan wisely,” she says..