A city expanding fastest toward Gomti Nagar
Lucknow's growth over the past two decades has been concentrated heavily toward Gomti Nagar and the Sultanpur Road corridor, and this is where a large share of the city's landscaping activity now happens. Newer independent houses in Gomti Nagar tend to have compact but well-planned front gardens, and pebble borders or a stone-covered bed near the entrance are a common way for owners to finish these spaces without the ongoing upkeep that a full lawn demands.
The plots here are generally laid out with a small strip along the boundary wall and a driveway edge, both of which suit a stone finish better than grass because they get partial shade for part of the day and uneven watering otherwise. Many owners in this belt are first-time landscapers, so a straightforward explanation of grade and coverage matters more here than in areas with established gardening habits.