Feng Shui In a Garden
Setting
Guidelines for the application of the 5 elements of Feng Shui in the
garden
Handy Reference Guide To Create a Garden Sanctuary Using Feng
Shui
1. The
entry (creating a special entrance that is inviting and welcoming, a passage, gateway or
transition).
2. Use
of water (a powerful, dynamic element - soothing sound, sight, symbolizes essence of
life).
3. The
use of color (avoid a mono-chromatic look or using all earth tones).
4. Create sitting areas (seating, benches, chairs,
tables).
5. Create structure to provide a sense of security, balance, anchoring,
stabilizing (walls, screens, flooring, canopies,
arches, trees, pergola, etc.
6. Accessorize: by using items that personalize the space, i.e. pots, artwork,
sculpture, decorative touches that reflect
personal style and/or themes.
7. Include all of “The 5 Elements” - either the actual element, a material, a
shape representing the element or a color
symbolizing the element or any combination thereof.
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5
ELEMENTS
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MATERIAL
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SHAPE
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COLOR
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WOOD
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Lumber, plants
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Rectangle
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Green
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WATER
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Fountains,
birdbath
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Wavy or curved
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Black or dark
blue
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FIRE
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Fireplace, lighting,
lamps
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Triangle,
pyramidal
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Red
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EARTH
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Stone, boulders,
pots,
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Square
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Brown, orange,
yellow
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METAL
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Metal or
ironwork
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Round, circular or
dome
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White or gray
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Original Design and Photo
By John Stuart Leslie
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Here is an example shown in this
fountain -
This courtyard photo contains all
5 Elements….
FIRE ---
the RED bougainvillea
flowers
WATER the actual WATER and CURVED
shape of the fountain
EARTH
the SQUARE shape of the basin and
the
STONE
accent around the basin
perimeter
WOOD
the PLANTS and GREEN
foliage
METAL the material of the
fountain: STEEL
Copyright 2009 John
Stuart Leslie
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