Feng shui can help improve the energy in just about any space, including your outdoor landscaping. A garden created with this philosophy in mind will help achieve a balance of the Earth’s elements—including wood, water, metal, earth, and fire—enhancing your yard. Here are some different ways to incorporate feng shui in your landscape design.

4 Ways to Implement Feng Shui

1. Clear Away Clutter

There’s no room for untidiness in a feng shui landscape design. If there are obstructions in your garden, it can disrupt the flow of energy. Keep your kids’ toys, chairs, and other items out of your garden, and remove fallen tree branches and leaves as soon as you notice them.

2. Add a Water Feature

Water is one of the five elements of feng shui, and it symbolizes prosperity and abundance. Install a small pond with fish in your yard, birdbath, fountain, or waterfall. To abide by the principles of feng shui,  place the water feature in the east, north, or southeastern area of the garden.

3. Choose Auspicious Plants & Flowers

Be mindful of the types of plants and flowers you add to your garden. Peonies, orchids, lilies, bamboo, and jade plants are all associated with feng shui. Stay away from plants like roses and cacti, as they can create unwanted energy.

4. Light Up Your Garden

Light represents the fire element in feng shui and can enhance luck within your family and relationships. Use small lights to illuminate areas of your yard, or put up step lights if you have a patio. Place the garden lights in the southwestern, south, or northeastern part of the garden.

If you’re looking for help with your landscape design, turn to the professionals at Team Green Inc. in Northern Nevada. These experts have been designing, installing, and maintaining beautiful landscapes for over two decades, including ones with feng shui in mind. For more information about their landscape design services, visit their website. Call (775) 777-3338 to speak with a member of their team.