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Care guides
Thirty years of know-how, shared.
What to plant this month, how to care for it, and what's happening at the nursery, from the growers in Gwarko and the team at Sankhamul.
Planting calendar
This month in the valley.
Plant now · October
The best month to plant shrubs and trees, and to transplant winter seedlings.
Care
Feed marigold and godawari every two weeks until their buds show colour.
Guides from the beds.
Indoor plants · 8 Oct 2026
Choosing indoor plants for low-light rooms
Not every room gets sun. These easy-going plants handle shade and still look their best.
Plant care · 1 Oct 2026
Watering through Kathmandu's seasons
Most potted plants are lost to too much water, not too little. Here is how to adjust as the valley moves from monsoon to dry winter.
Free plant advice
Not sure what's wrong? Ask our horticulturists.
Bring a leaf to Sankhamul, or call us. Advice is free, whether you bought the plant from us or not.