Are cacti inauspicious? Does a gazebo affect the garden's feng shui? Dato' Joey Yap explains some feng shui do's and don'ts when planning your garden
We often think that feng shui stops within the home, but with gardens becoming an extension of our living spaces, there's no reason to limit it to the indoors.
According to renowned feng shui master Dato' Joey Yap, while classical feng shui doesn't strictly apply to gardens, one can apply feng shui principles to make your outdoor space look more attractive, tranquil, and balanced.
How do you feng shui your garden?
As with any living space, you want to ensure the flow of qi or energy is not impeded. Whether there’s blockage or not depends on the accessibility of the garden. What this means is whether you can enter and exit the garden area properly. For example, if it’s not well-kept and there are tall bushes that block out sunlight, some housekeeping should be in order.
Besides that, there’s little to nothing else regarding gardening as far as classical feng shui is concerned. After all, feng shui is a goal-based system. If you’re considering to feng shui your garden, what is your end goal? How long do you spend your time gardening? These are some factors that need to be accounted for if you decide to go ahead with it.
Although there are not many do’s and don’ts where garden feng shui is concerned, the digging process does play a role. To do so at a particular time and date may affect the house's overall energy. The effects are usually minor and wouldn’t be much in the long run, but if you’d like to be on the safe side, use a planter box or a large pot instead.
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