| Chinese gardens originated from the art form called | | | | encourage rest and relaxation |
| Shan Shui, meaning mountain-water. All Feng Shui | | | | "If the individual temporarily abandons human will and |
| garden landscape designs therefore incorporate | | | | so allows himself to be guided by nature, nature |
| mountain (Shan) and water (Shui) energy. Mountain | | | | responds by providing everything." --Masanobu |
| energy symbolizes good health, harmony and | | | | Fukuoka |
| stability. It is yang, strong, hard, tall and vertical. | | | | Feng Shui methods used to assess your surroundings |
| One can identify this energy in actual mountains, | | | | are: |
| higher terrain and mounds. Virtual mountain energy | | | | Yin and Yang: complimentary systems which create |
| can be realized in boulders, raised planting beds and | | | | depth and dimension |
| walls. | | | | Armchair Theory: creates boundaries that attract |
| In Feng Shui water symbolizes the potential for | | | | vibrant chi and also supports and protects you |
| wealth. Water energy is yin, soft, flat and | | | | Space & Time: tells us where to place certain |
| horizontal. One can identify this energy in actual | | | | features; defines influences on occupants based on |
| water such as ponds, pools and fountains. Virtual | | | | eight directions and tells us when to do certain |
| water energy can be realized in pathways and a river | | | | activities |
| of stones. | | | | Occupants: reveals the unique relationship between |
| The 4 main ingredients considered for your garden | | | | you and your property |
| and landscape: | | | | Land Shape and Contours: the form and condition of |
| Heart: this is the focal point of your yard; it defines | | | | the property reveals the adjustments and corrections |
| the intention of your outdoor space | | | | required to avoid energy leaks, create symmetry and |
| Threshold: that which defines your personal space | | | | improve energy flow |
| from public space | | | | Advanced Flying Star: most important is when and |
| Pathway: that which invites and draws you and | | | | where to locate water and mountain energy |
| nature's life-force into and through your garden and | | | | A flourishing garden reveals a healthy Feng Shui site. |
| landscape | | | | Design your site according to Feng Shui principles for |
| Accents: carefully selected enhancements that elicit | | | | greater vitality and prosperity and to establish a |
| positive feelings, artfully enrich your scenery and | | | | platform for inner serenity and healing. |