Everyone wants the perfect getaway from the daily humdrum of life. What if you could recreate the same in your backyard? Veena Nanda of Sunshine Garden Boutique can help you achieve just that. Having specialised in Bonsai art for over 25 years, Veena decided to take their interest in adding aesthetic value to gardens a step further. “Sunshine Garden Boutique has been around for two-and-a-half years. Over this time, a keen interest has developed for sprucing up personal space. We give tips on how best to add value to an existing green space.”
Veena’s quaint boutique has garnered good reviews around town. Initially perceived as a nursery, it took some time for people to realise that she sells garden accessories. There are a variety of options like fountains, bird baths, stone turtles, mushrooms, bird houses and several Japanese artifacts. They are available in various materials like wood, sandstone, terracotta, ceramic and poly-propylene. “Having a water feature is essential in a green space. The soothing sound and sight of water is relaxing after a long day.”
Veena also emphasises on appropriate lighting and seating arrangements. Apart from giving options for the same, she advises that one take stock of available space before deciding on lights and garden chairs. “We usually survey a house before we start decorating it. From penthouses, independent homes to office spaces, there are several landscaping options to choose from.”
Apart from product enhancement, Bonsai art is generating a lot of interest as well. Veena conducts Bonsai art workshops across the city too. “Taking care of Bonsai plants is not easy. They require special care and we have gardeners for the same.” Being small plants, it can get challenging to tastefully decorate them. Materials like drift wood, ceramic, rocks and granite slabs can be used to support the existing design of Bonsais and add a touch of exclusivity. Gardens were earlier a result of an extra space in the house which no one utilised. That perception is slowly but surely changing. My boutique is trying to bridge that gap.”
