| We hope that you find our advice useful; however, | | | | (limiting) area. Its functions are to create a beautiful |
| the most important tip is to listen to your intuition. | | | | landscape scene, mark the garden's boundaries, and |
| A special feature of a classical feng shui garden is | | | | hide it from prying eyes. It can be a high wall or a |
| having a pond, pool, or fountain in the center of it. | | | | small hedge - the choice is yours. |
| Any body of water (natural or artificial) will increase | | | | We perceive the nature in a garden with every |
| the good Chi energy in the garden. The most crucial | | | | sense: the color of flowers, the aromas of herbs, and |
| point is to keep the water clean, clear, and fresh. | | | | the rustle of leaves. Each of these can bring joy. Let |
| Stagnant water attracts the destructive Sha instead | | | | your garden be dominated by flowers, trees, herbs, |
| of the positive Chi energy. The traditional feng shui | | | | and plants that you personally like and enjoy. |
| says that the optimum home location is on a small hill | | | | The garden's light is also very important - any type |
| next to a splashing brook or small river, which brings | | | | of light enhances the Chi energy flow. Consider using |
| Chi into the house. | | | | artificial lighting, especially for the pathways, in the |
| Try to ensure that the garden's view from the | | | | dark. The light should not be too weak, but it |
| windows is attractive in every season. The garden | | | | probably should not turn night into day either. You |
| should be set up to be welcoming for you and your | | | | can use practical lighting, as well as decorative lights |
| guests. Try to avoid having tools, bikes, or garbage | | | | to underline the magical beauty of your pond or |
| containers in your garden, as they disrupt the | | | | plants. |
| harmony. It is advisable to have a bench next to | | | | Handmade works of art can boost the appeal of a |
| your entrance door - it's practical and attractive. A | | | | garden and emphasize its individuality. |
| harmonious space in front of your house will promote | | | | Listen to your intuition and you will find the best |
| the Chi, and help it flow from your garden into your | | | | solution for your garden. The boosted Chi energy will |
| home. | | | | boost the sense of harmony and well being in your |
| A feng shui garden can have beds with herbs and | | | | feng shui garden. |
| shrubs with berries. Try to give time and thought to | | | | Feng-shui is a traditional Chinese teaching with a |
| the choice of trees. Everyone can feel affection to a | | | | millennial history. This teaching explains how to live in |
| particular tree, which will make you feel happy. Sitting | | | | harmony with nature. The roots of this doctrine go |
| on a bench under your favorite tree will recharge | | | | deep into Chinese culture and Taoism. The art of |
| you. | | | | feng shui is to help people manage the flow of chi |
| A garden should be surrounded by a protective | | | | energy with maximum benefit. |