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After the scorching heat, as soon as the first showers of monsoon fall on the earth, nature covers itself with a blanket of greenery all around. This season is no less than a boon for trees and plants, because the moisture present in the air and rain water doubles the natural growth of plants. If you too have been thinking of decorating your home’s garden, balcony or terrace for a long time, then there can be no better time than this to start gardening. In this monsoon season, you can give a beautiful, fresh and natural look to your house by planting some special flowers and indoor and outdoor plants. Let us know about the best 6 plants for this season: 1. Mogra (Jasmine) – Your entire house will smell good. If you want a sweet and charming fragrance to come from your house and courtyard during the rainy days, then Mogra plant should definitely be there in your garden. Growth and Care: Monsoon moisture acts as a tonic for Mogra. In this season, beautiful white flowers bloom in clusters. Keep it in a place where it gets good sunlight and the soil remains moist. 2. Marigold – Bright color with less care Marigold is an evergreen flowering plant, which does not require much fuss or extra care. Benefits: Its bright yellow and dark orange flowers give a very attractive and vibrant look to your garden. It spreads very rapidly during monsoon. Also, the strong fragrance of marigold flowers naturally helps in keeping mosquitoes and other harmful insects away from your home. 3. Hibiscus – The king of big and colorful flowers, the rainy season is considered most ideal for planting new cuttings of hibiscus and its growth. Beauty: In this season, big size red, pink, yellow and white attractive flowers bloom in the hibiscus plant. It needs 5-6 hours of good sunlight daily and well-drained soil. 4. Snake Plant – Best indoor and air purifier If you are looking for a plant in your busy life that requires minimal maintenance, then snake plant is the best indoor option. Caution: You can keep it anywhere in the living room, bedroom or balcony. The only thing to keep in mind is that do not over-water it during monsoon. If water remains stagnant in the pot, its roots may rot. 5. Tulsi (Holy Basil) – Infallible medicinal properties along with faith. Tulsi, which is said to be the pride of the courtyard of every Indian house, has religious importance as well as is very beneficial for health. Care Tip: Tulsi plant becomes dense and green very fast during rainy days. But water should not stagnate in its pot due to continuous rain, otherwise the plant may get damaged. Show it a few hours of mild morning sunlight daily. 6. Ferns – Feel of dense and velvety greenery. If you want natural greenery and fresh look like dense forests in your garden, then include different varieties of ferns in your collection. Perfect Climate: Fern likes moist and shady environment the most, hence the rainy season makes its leaves shiny. Never keep it in direct and strong sunlight, rather hang or keep it in a semi-shaded place. Quick tip for monsoon gardening: Water the plants during rainy days only when the top soil of the pot appears dry. Also, keep cleaning the drainage plates below the pots every week so that water does not accumulate in them and mosquitoes do not get a chance to breed.