As I watch my bulbs begin to poke through the hard soil and other plants awaken a little each day, I look forward to late May. This is the time here in Colorado Springs when Jack Frost leaves and our gardens awaken to a rainbow of color. Spring symbolizes the awakening of life after a long winter’s sleep. This is true even if you live in an area where flowers perpetually bloom and you can easily grow food.
Although your home has the greatest amount of influence over your life Feng Shui-wise, your yard and the areas immediately surrounding your home are extremely important. Generally we do not move the furniture in our home that frequently. Often accessories stay in place for years. However, our yards and plants are continually changing due to weather conditions. Flowers and trees move in the wind and go through continuous cycles of birth & decay.
Even if you live in an area with poor soil, don’t particularly care for gardening, or are afflicted with the much maligned “brown thumb syndrome,” there is still hope for the Feng Shui of your property.
8 Tips To Improve The Feng Shui Of Your Garden:
1. Concentrate on the entrance to your property! This is the most important tip!
Make sure that you have clear access from the street to your home. The walkway should never be crowded, dark, or in any way suggest danger. Ensure that the path to your front door is obstacle-free. Trim crowded plants along the path enough to allow even the largest person to walk easily to your
2. Your walkway and the entrance to your home should both have plenty of light. Add lighting wherever it’s needed and replace burnt out bulbs immediately.
3. A curved pathway is ideal. Otherwise, soften straight lines with shrubs, ground cover, or potted plants. This will allow energy to flow in harmony with the soft and rounded lines of nature.
4. Avoid cactus and thorny plants that send off poison arrows along your walkway.
5. Remove dead and unhealthy plants as soon as you notice them. They indicate poor energy and pull down the ch’i of your property.
6. If you live in an area where plants and trees die back during winter months, try to bring in some evergreens. Also add color with your garden and patio décor.
7. Add the element of sound and give your door a voice by hanging a chime near your front door.
8. The question of artificial plants both inside and outside often comes up. Wellcared-for silk plants are definitely better than live plants that are dying or not cared for.
Inside the home, however, I personally believe that whenever possible, you should have at least one live plant in every room to clean the air and add vitality. This is especially true for rooms where you spend a significant amount of time—like your bedroom.
Whether or not you think you have a “brown thumb,” if you pay attention to the areas that you have control over and use the information in the tips above, you will add blessings to your life.
May the chi of Spring fill your heart!
Suzanne
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