| ther is getting warmer and summer is just around the | | | | believing that every living thing on earth is |
| corner. Wouldn't it be great to have an outdoor living | | | | interconnected. |
| space where you can relax after a stressful day? | | | | These principles are evident in the outdoor |
| The amount of space you have available does not | | | | southwest decor which is based on a more natural |
| have to be a problem, you can always create the | | | | looking yard decor, and one that is harmonious with |
| area of your dreams with the right yard decor. | | | | the eco-system. Incorporate large wooden, tubs with |
| There are a few points that you should be aware of | | | | an arrangement of ornamental cactus or interesting |
| before you begin. 1. Don't buy anything new, yet. | | | | succulent plants and strategically place them in your |
| You don't want to just randomly purchase garden | | | | yard. Use some decorative stones, bark chips, or |
| furniture, accents or ornaments. 2. Don't feel that | | | | native ground cover in these areas to establish a |
| you have to use items you already have, unless they | | | | more natural and 'southwest' flavour. |
| happen to work with your yard decor. 3. The | | | | Plant some decorative grasses along the border of |
| placement and selection or furniture and garden | | | | your garden. These grasses will always offer a foliage |
| accents are important considerations. | | | | screening and earthy colours for a warm and natural |
| As you probably know, the art of feng shui has been | | | | backdrop. Also, planting native plants that flower at |
| around for many years and has been used to help | | | | different times throughout the year will constantly be |
| people achieve balance and harmony in their life as | | | | adding interest and colour to your yard decor and |
| well as within their indoor or outdoor spaces. This is | | | | within the overall design. |
| not an article on feng shui or its principles, but if you | | | | This style of natural yard decor is not only unique |
| read up on it, you will learn that you can create a | | | | and attractive, but low-maintenance, an added bonus |
| subtle sense of feng shui mystique and blend it with | | | | that busy people will surely appreciate. Take time to |
| nature. Feng shui attempts to capture vital energy by | | | | enjoy the peaceful setting where balance and |
| creating balance and harmony in your environment | | | | harmony exist together. |