Feng Shui in the Garden: EARTH

The Element of EARTH

A garden with good feng shui has a feeling of peace and serenity and can be described as having a good "flow" as is evident in its curving paths and inviting spots that are perfect for contemplation or meditation.

Balance is achieved when all of the elements of feng shui are present - fire, water, wood, metal, and the element of spring: Earth.  The Earth elements are said to invite stability, peace, partnership and knowledge into your home.  The most obvious way to invite the Earth element into the garden is by using soil itself, but stone is also of the earth and is a good choice to represent this element.

You might consider decorating your garden with stone statues, boulders, bricks or large terra cotta pots as some other ways of incorporating the Earth element.  Or strategically place stone benches throughout the garden in some of your favorite spots.  A rock garden is still another way of representing the Earth element in your outdoor sanctuary.

As far as color goes, yellows, pinks and oranges represent Earth as well, so there are many good plant choices that you can use to attract the Earth energy to your garden, as well.