The Komovan Method: How We Plan Gardens That Actually Survive
Most people love plants, but very few homes are actually ready for them. It’s not because people are careless the truth is, most spaces are simply not designed for plant life. After working in dozens of balconies and rooms, I’ve realised one thing: plants don’t die suddenly; the space slowly kills them.
This is where a planned approach makes the difference.
Understanding the Light, Not the Aesthetics
Whenever someone tells me their plants died, the first thing I ask isn’t “How much did you water?”
I ask, “Where exactly did you keep it?”
Indian homes have tricky lighting. A corner that “looks bright” to our eyes may be useless for a plant. Sunlight shifts through the day, walls create shadows, west-facing balconies turn into ovens… and most people don’t notice.
So before choosing any plant, I spend time watching the space. Morning light, afternoon heat, the breeze, the shaded pockets all of it matters. Once the light is clear, the rest becomes easy.
Placing Plants Where They Will Thrive, Not Where They Look Pretty
Most failed gardens have one thing in common: everything is placed wherever there is empty space.
But a balcony is not one single environment.
One corner may burn plants, another may stay cool all day.
I divide the space mentally into warm, cool, bright, dark, and windy pockets. Each plant goes exactly where it belongs. The moment you respect what the space is naturally giving, the garden starts feeling effortless.
Soil, Pot, and Plant, The Trio That Must Match
This is where most people unknowingly sabotage their own plants.
A healthy plant isn’t just about the plant. It’s about the pot it sits in and what’s inside that pot.
A sun-loving flowering plant in a small pot with poor soil will struggle no matter how sincere you are. A moisture-loving indoor plant kept in fast-draining desert soil will dry out every two days.
These things sound small, but they decide whether your plant survives the year or not.
When I choose soil and pots, I match them to the plant the same way you’d match food to someone’s digestion. Once the trio matches, the plant grows on its own.
Watering That Doesn’t Depend on Memory
Everyone is busy. Everyone forgets.
And honestly, no one should be expected to remember 15 different watering schedules.
That’s why I prefer simple watering systems self-watering planters, slow-drip lines for balconies, and soil mixes that naturally balance moisture. When the watering is stabilised, plants stop fluctuating between “too dry” and “too wet.”
A stable rhythm is what keeps them alive.
A Layout That Stays Clean and Easy to Handle
If the garden layout is messy, the maintenance becomes a chore.
If the layout is planned well, the garden becomes a calming ritual.
I make sure everything is easy to reach, easy to water, and doesn’t crowd your balcony. This small attention to arrangement saves you from pests, soil mess, sudden plant deaths, and the “I’ll clean it tomorrow” cycle.
Why This Matters More Than You Think
Every home I visit has the same story:
plants died, the person felt guilty, then they stopped trying.
But the problem was never them.
It was the space, the planning, the soil, the light things you can’t fix by watching random videos.
Once these are handled properly, plants become the easiest part of your home. They don’t demand daily effort. They don’t collapse randomly. They simply grow.
That’s the whole idea behind the Komovan method create a space where plants can live without depending on your schedule.
You don’t have to try again and fail. Let us design a space where your plants finally stay alive.