Tag: Feng Shui

  • Feng Shui: Foliage.

    Feng Shui: Foliage.

    Feng shui enthusiasts will probably be somewhat more familiar with the type of foliage that belongs in a Japanese Garden than the average UK gardener, but if you are interested in feng shui it is so easy these days to source information that is helpful.  Feng shui followers, will be very aware of the importance…

  • Feng Shui: Sand.

    Feng Shui: Sand.

    To create a Dry-Japanese Garden you will need to use sand or gravel in order to represent flowing water. According to the compass point in your garden, whatever animal is represented near to your sand or gravel it named as the ‘peaceful tiger’ tortoise, phoenix or peaceful dragon area. I like to think that the…

  • Feng Shui: Yang. 

    Feng Shui: Yang. 

    All Chinese or Japanese Gardens are dominated as a rule with yang energy, therefore, one of the main sights in your garden is stone, usually a very large stone that generates in the person viewing the feelings of energy, confidence, and sanctuary. Large natural rocks or stones need to be well planned out as, for…

  • Feng Shui: Creating.

    Feng Shui: Creating.

    To create the perfect Zen Garden for you and your family, you need to plan well. You need to be aware and consider where the ba-gua areas are and in which compass points your four FS animals need to be placed, but of course before all of that, your current garden needs to be cleared…

  • Feng Shui: Culture. 

    Feng Shui: Culture. 

    Buddhism began with the teachings of a prince called Siddhartha Gautama who was born and raised in India, somewhere around 500BC. For the first 30 years of his life, he only knew of joy and extreme luxury until one day when he was out riding, he saw some sights he had never witnessed before like…