Prefer Propitious Plants For Your Garden: Choice of a plant for your garden is the most important step in designing a Fengshui garden. Always remember to prevent the use of plants with thorns and spikes as they are known to create hostility and malevolence. Try and grow varieties of succulents, colourful plants, lovely herbs and trees. Include plants like basil, money plant, lime, jasmine, lavender, peony, plum, lily, orchids, lotus, magnolia and chrysanthemum in order to get a healthy garden. Trees like pine, orange, bamboo, peach etc., can also be included. Take proper care of the garden by timely trimming and cleaning the plants. Do not let them grow wild as this may create negative energy.
The Water Feature: Garden with a water feature stands unique and also creative. According to Fengshui, it can also enhance wealth and prosperity. Therefore do not forget to include the water element in the North of your garden by developing artificial ponds, water falls, Koi ponds or the garden fountains along with the bird baths. Try growing healthy fishes like carps, goldfishes, turtles, terrapins as they are believed to be auspicious.
The Fire Element: Fire element in Fengshui is pretty crucial for enhancing family relationships when placed in South. Therefore use of garden fire pits, or even the garden lights, can bring about harmony in your family.
Following these simple tips in designing your garden can not only drive in positive energy but also help you sit, relax and socialize amidst the lovely greens.
