Water the Garden

There has been a lot of interest in recent years about incorporating the principles of feng shui into home design and decorating, but did you know that you can also use feng shui to make your garden more welcoming and restful?

A garden with good feng shui will have a balance of the five elements - earth, fire, water, wood and metal.  As it's now summer, we thought we'd focus on water, the element of wealth, success and purity.  In fact, water is so important in feng shui that it's actually the direct translation of the "shui" part of that phrase.  The "feng" means "wind". Ideally, your garden will have a water feature such as a waterfall or pond to attract a positive energy flow and to provide a peaceful place for resting and meditation.  If you have limited space, however, you can still incorporate water into your garden design with fountains and small pools.  Ideally, you want your water to be moving - in a pond fish can perform this function (try goldfish for increased wealth) - and you definitely do not want your water feature to become dirty and stagnant. Adding a water feature has benefits that go beyond simple aesthetics.  By incorporating water into your garden design you will be welcoming birds and beneficial insects into your garden, further increasing its overall health and beauty.