GreenLands: Cultivating a Greener Tomorrow Since 1940

At a time when the world is waking up to sustainability, one Indian brand has been quietly sowing the seeds of green innovation for over eight decades. GreenLands, founded in 1940 by Shri P.M. Gaiwala, stands as a symbol of India's evolving relationship with nature, bridging traditional horticulture with modern landscaping and green retail concepts.

A Legacy Rooted in Passion for Nature

The GreenLands story began with Shri P.M. Gaiwala, a visionary agriculturist and consultant to the Government of Shillong in the late 1930s. His expertise and deep understanding of the land inspired him to establish the Horticulture Services Centre. This pioneering firm catered to factories and industries across India at a time when the concept of professional horticultural services was still in its infancy. 

His belief that every space, whether industrial or residential, deserved to breathe with nature became the foundation upon which GreenLands was built. In the early 1970s, his son, Mr. Sanjiv Gaiwala, carried the legacy forward, expanding the business across Mumbai. From designing green landscapes for large construction companies and institutions to creating elegant gardens for private residences, Sanjiv made GreenLands a trusted name in luxury landscaping. His attention to detail and commitment to quality set new benchmarks in the industry. 

GreenLand also offers the "Book My Mali" service, which brings professional gardening expertise right to your doorstep, making green living accessible to urban homes and offices. Through this service, clients can schedule expert gardeners to design, maintain, and rejuvenate indoor and outdoor spaces, from terrace gardens to balcony planters. Whether it's seasonal plant care, pruning, or setting up a vertical garden, the trained GreenLands team ensures every plant thrives. By combining convenience with professional horticultural guidance, "Book My Mali" empowers city dwellers to effortlessly embrace sustainable greenery, transforming even the smallest spaces into vibrant, living environments that enhance both well-being and aesthetics. 

Redefining Green Living for Modern India

Today, the third generation, Mittesh Gaiwala, is nurturing this legacy with a renewed vision. A commerce and economics graduate with an innate passion for greenery, Mittesh represents the spirit of new-age entrepreneurship that blends creativity with environmental consciousness. 

Observing the growing concrete jungles of Mumbai, he envisioned bringing gardens to urban homes and public spaces. In 2009, this vision took shape as GreenLands Retail, India's first organised garden centre chain located in malls and hypermarkets. From a modest 150 sq. ft. outlet that replaced an age-old 5,000+ sq. ft. nursery, the brand now operates across Inorbit Mall (Malad), Korum Mall (Thane), and Star Bazaar (Andheri), transforming shopping spaces into green sanctuaries. 

Each retail store offers a curated selection of indoor plants, exotic greens, self-watering planters, and garden décor items, making it easier for city dwellers to adopt a green lifestyle. GreenLands has also championed "Green Gifting", a sustainable alternative to conventional corporate and festive gifting, encouraging people to embrace the "Gift a Plant - Gift a Life" concept. 

From Landscapes to Living Walls

GreenLands' expertise goes far beyond retail. The company is a full-service Landscape Design, Development, maintenance, and consultancy firm that caters to residential, corporate, and public spaces. Their services include Terrace & Podium Gardens, Plants on Hire, Vertical Gardens & Moss Walls, Miyawaki Tree Planting drives across India, Outdoor Furniture, WPC Decking, and water features, each tailored to reflect the client's personality and purpose. 

Their work adorns some of India's most recognised institutions and corporate offices, including Deutsche Bank Mumbai, Bajaj Finserv Pune, and One Green Mile, among others. GreenLands' design philosophy revolves around harmonising aesthetics with functionality, transforming barren spaces into living, breathing environments that nurture well-being and biodiversity. 

In addition, the company's "Plants on Hire" service has been a game-changer for corporate spaces. By providing well-maintained plants for offices, events, and commercial venues, GreenLands ensures that greenery is accessible, convenient, and impactful. Studies have shown that indoor plants improve air quality, boost productivity, and create a positive emotional atmosphere. GreenLands delivers these benefits through simple, sustainable solutions. 

Innovation with Responsibility

At the heart of GreenLands' journey lies a commitment to sustainability. Their mission is to create a greener world by designing, developing, and maintaining gardens that inspire and endure. Their vision goes beyond landscaping; it is about building a movement of green entrepreneurship across India. The company plans to open 100+ "Green Stores" and empower nature lovers to become partners through a low-investment, high-profit franchise model. 

By transforming small spaces into thriving gardens, GreenLands hopes to cultivate not just plants but also livelihoods, nurturing a new generation of environmentally conscious entrepreneurs. 

Greening the Future

Over the years, GreenLands has become synonymous with creativity, trust, and quality. The brand's ethos, "One Call Does It All", reflects its end-to-end service model and unwavering customer focus. Whether it is designing a rooftop garden, maintaining a corporate landscape, or curating a personalised plant gift, every project is executed with passion and precision. 

The company's journey from a family-run horticultural consultancy in 1940 to a multi-dimensional green enterprise in 2025 is a testament to its resilience and innovation. Each generation has contributed its unique vision while staying true to the brand's core value of serving clients with integrity and dedication.

Beyond its business success, GreenLands' real achievement lies in its impact — in every home balcony that now blooms, every wall that breathes life, and every individual who rediscovers their connection with nature. 

As cities expand and green spaces shrink, GreenLands continues to stand for something rare: the idea that beauty, sustainability, and business can coexist. Its journey is a reminder that when you plant with purpose, the results grow beyond imagination.