Tag: Health

  • Zen Garden: Tranquillity.

    Zen Garden: Tranquillity.

    The whole purpose of building a Zen Garden is so that you, your family and friends can find and enjoy some peace and tranquillity in their surroundings. We live in a super busy world today, and peace and relaxation can be hard to find. So, at the end of a busy day nothing is more…

  • Feng Shui:  Resting. 

    Feng Shui:  Resting. 

    When wondering around a Zen Garden it is very important, even essential for visitors to be able to relax, meditate and enjoy the feeling of peace and space in their surroundings. Most Japanese gardens have focal points, a Buddha, a large stone, perhaps… A waterfall or a pagoda, whatever you feel is the focal points…

  • 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…

  • Zen Garden: Foliage.

    Zen Garden: Foliage.

    To help create a calm and peaceful atmosphere in your Zen Garden you need the help of beautiful foliage, from ground cover, plants, shrubs, bushes and trees, your garden should be enveloped in greenery. Green is a beautiful and restful colour, as well as being easy on the eye. And of course, bushes and trees…

  • 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…