take a walk on the mexican grass in her garden you are surrounded by flowering plants a fascinating water cascade rock garden and hanging creepers the coloured and fragrant flowers like carolina jasmine honey suckle allspice plant hibiscus roses bougainvillea plumeria red champak parijaata etc beautify this place says the proud owner bangalore everyone loves a green patch however difficult it is to find one in the fasttransforming garden city trees are more like grownups and can look after themselves at least thats what vasumathi raghunath has proved by profession vasumathi is a carnatic vocalist all one needs is dedication they like their own space she says vasumathi has collected the plants over 30 years she performs and conducts classes some rare species have been imported from the us and other countries the 30 ft x 40 ft garden includes around 400 ornamental plants 60 cacti 75 varieties of roses herbs fruit plants and more than 30 flowering plants i spend time in the garden and get a different experience being amidst plants clay pots decoration horses and bamboo baskets add to the gardens appeal vasumathi gives her garden the complete personal attention it needs all i want is to nurture them till im alive she says theres greenery to be found wherever your eyes take you i get flowers throughout the year from my garden entering her home garden at basavanagudi is like taking a muchneeded break from the chaos both music and nature are divine and close to god plants have to be looked after like children but with innovative ways and a little effort a small piece of land can be transformed to please the senses every evening the 100yearold house attains a surreal look when its lit up with solar lamps they are more sensitive than humans especially the young ones