• Home
    Home
  • Main Portfolio
    Main Portfolio
  • About Us
    About Us
  • Our Process
    Our Process
  • Services
    Services
    • Custom Design
      Custom Design
      • Feng Shui Garden Design
        Feng Shui Garden Design
    • Design Implementation
      Design Implementation
    • Construction & Maintenance
      Construction & Maintenance
    • DIY – DesignedBliss4U
      DIY – DesignedBliss4U
    • Other Services
      Other Services
      • Staging for sale
        Staging for sale
      • Productive gardens
        Productive gardens
      • Rejuvenation projects
        Rejuvenation projects
  • Design Fees & Packages
    Design Fees & Packages
  • Media Publications
    Media Publications
  • Design Resources
    Design Resources
    • FAQs
      FAQs
    • Why use a designer?
      Why use a designer?
    • Ebooks & Videos
      Ebooks & Videos
    • Blog
      Blog
    • Before & After – Glen Waverley Garden Design
      Before & After – Glen Waverley Garden Design
    • Before & After – Blackburn Garden Design
      Before & After – Blackburn Garden Design
    • Before & After – Hawthorn Garden Design
      Before & After – Hawthorn Garden Design
    • Case study – Water Features
      Case study – Water Features
    • Case Study – Productive Garden Design
      Case Study – Productive Garden Design
    • Case study – Vertical Gardens
      Case study – Vertical Gardens
    • Case Study – Vegetable patches
      Case Study – Vegetable patches
    • Case Study – Soil testing
      Case Study – Soil testing
  • Contact Us
    Contact Us
  • Home
    Home
  • Main Portfolio
    Main Portfolio
  • About Us
    About Us
  • Our Process
    Our Process
  • Services
    Services
    • Custom Design
      Custom Design
      • Feng Shui Garden Design
        Feng Shui Garden Design
    • Design Implementation
      Design Implementation
    • Construction & Maintenance
      Construction & Maintenance
    • DIY – DesignedBliss4U
      DIY – DesignedBliss4U
    • Other Services
      Other Services
      • Staging for sale
        Staging for sale
      • Productive gardens
        Productive gardens
      • Rejuvenation projects
        Rejuvenation projects
  • Design Fees & Packages
    Design Fees & Packages
  • Media Publications
    Media Publications
  • Design Resources
    Design Resources
    • FAQs
      FAQs
    • Why use a designer?
      Why use a designer?
    • Ebooks & Videos
      Ebooks & Videos
    • Blog
      Blog
    • Before & After – Glen Waverley Garden Design
      Before & After – Glen Waverley Garden Design
    • Before & After – Blackburn Garden Design
      Before & After – Blackburn Garden Design
    • Before & After – Hawthorn Garden Design
      Before & After – Hawthorn Garden Design
    • Case study – Water Features
      Case study – Water Features
    • Case Study – Productive Garden Design
      Case Study – Productive Garden Design
    • Case study – Vertical Gardens
      Case study – Vertical Gardens
    • Case Study – Vegetable patches
      Case Study – Vegetable patches
    • Case Study – Soil testing
      Case Study – Soil testing
  • Contact Us
    Contact Us
To Blog

Designing based on Feng Shui Principles

July 11, 2018
-
Feng Shui, Landscape Design
-
Posted by Parveen
Close up of aloes and echeveria succulents used in Vermont South landscape design
Curved side bluestone path in Glen Waverley front garden design
Paper daisies in Vermont South landscape design
Garden sculpture in Blackburn landscape design
Front entrance garden beds of a new build in Camberwell lit up at night
View of garden entrance from front door in Blackburn garden design

Why?

 

Gardens are where growth energy gets created and nurture.  It is as important for your garden to attract good energy as it for your home interiors to bring you luck!

Which method?

 

There are a couple of ways in which start the process of designing a feng shui garden.   Note, however, that the information in this article is based on the general principles and are therefore not tailored for the specific property or the owners involved.  For that specificity (and there’s a plethora of information to consider!!!), it’s best to consult a feng shui master beforehand and thereafter to use their guidance in coming up with the overall garden design.

There are two general ways to apply the general principles.  My strong preference is to apply the principles according to the Direction or Aspect (North, South, East, West).  However, if a client prefers applying the thought process of the Form School which is based on the Four Celestial Animals, then that’s they other way to go

Direction or Aspect Method – elements to consider

 

As discussed above, the general principles of feng shui garden design using this method is based on the direction (North, South, East, West).

Key factors, based on Direction, to consider are therefore:

  • Sector – E.g. the East aspect of the property represents Health and Family relationships
  • Element – E.g. the East aspect represents Wood so it is therefore important for you to consider Objects and Colours that represent or Harmonise with Wood and which do not create an Adverse result

Sounds complicated?  Well, it’s a matter of practice and methodologically going through the respective elements in detail.  So I’ve got some general tips as per below!

General tips

 

1.Declutter & keep clean – Firstly, I know it sounds pretty basic but declutter and keep clean.  Its a big thing.  Think of it as harbouring negative energy or even so far as not letting the good energy (chi) through.  Remove any dead plant material and clean up the dead leaves!

2.Follow your instinct – Its gut instinct actually.  Anyone that is spiritually inclined will note that something is not right.  For example water features are tricky.  If the place where its put feels ‘wrong’ then follow that feeling and research it a little more.  I realised in actual fact that my water feature was doing more harm from a chi flow point of view than any good so I put it away!  I’m glad I did as things in that space has improved remarkably for me 😉

3.Choose wisely – its advised not to have any sharp objects or thorny plants near the front of the house.  If you have any, please relocate them!  That said, choosing the right plants for the right spot is imperative.  The Feng Shui garden principles is just another overlay to consider on top of the normal considerations for aspect – eg you don’t plant a shade lover in full sun!  What you may do is chose the plant with the right Colour and Shape to compliment the Direction/Aspect.

Is this for you?

 

This system of believe or practice is not for some people.  I’ve experienced it personally so I know it works for me.  It’s taught me good habits anyway especially with the clutter and I do get compliments whenever anyone comes to visit me.  I designed my garden not knowing the principles when I did it and somehow what I did made sense to me/felt right.  It felt really good being in my garden and since implementing what I’ve learnt so far on Feng Shui garden design, it feels even more fantastic – so just perfect for me!

If you need further suggestions or plantscaping both indoors and outdoors, please contact us for an onsite 90 minute consultation.  We charge $150.00 for the visit and can subsequently quote on project managing the entire transformation for you within your budget.

 

 

Here’s some useful resources for you to try!

How to create Good Feng Shui Gardens

Top 5 Garden Feng Shui Tips

 

 

If you need further suggestions or plantscaping both indoors and outdoors, please contact us for an onsite 90 minute consultation.  We charge $220.00 for the visit and can subsequently quote on implementing the entire transformation for you within your budget.

Do check out our article on Staging for sale as that would be of interest!

Our passion your garden.

Follow us on social media
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Houzz
PREVIOUS POST
Balcony Gardens
NEXT POST
Trellises

Parveen

Recent Posts
  • Modern cottage gardens in Melbourne
  • Gardening with passion! The story behind Sophie and Daniel’s garden
  • Gardens for life – the story of Cate’s garden
  • Clivias
  • Creating a family garden with amazing aesthetic – Gurnik and Sarah
Instagram

ilandscapesolns

Probably my favourite view of this design and prob Probably my favourite view of this design and probably one of my best experiences of 2020.⁠⁠
⁠⁠
It belongs to a lovely couple I've come to know and who have worked tirelessly in making this design come to life.  My role here was as designer, plant enthusiast and a helping hand in empowering them to take the step to do it mostly on their own with some assistance.⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I love the fact that they continue to share their enthusiasm and garden updates with me whenever they can.  Really brightening up my day whenever I hear from them and seeing how the garden continues to mature! 💚⁠⁠
⁠⁠
The backbones to this garden were strong so we kept the large trees and resurfaced the deck, modernising it's look (but remaining consistent with the house). ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
Styled with some new pots and added new undergrowth plants that will survive the shade and heat in this garden, after properly documenting and understanding what didn't work in the past.⁠⁠
⁠⁠
So here you have it - a layered approach using curves (which I love and keeping the original structure of the garden intact (why waste money and some plants you can reuse)!⁠⁠
⁠⁠
And yup - I've used some of my usual favourites in this one - see if you can spot them! ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
Can't wait to take some professional shots of this garden later this year come Spring!! 💚💚💚
Garden Statues and Ornaments.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Do you Garden Statues and Ornaments.⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Do you have any in your garden?⁠⠀
⁠⠀
I love seeing these in my client's gardens as they are heaps of fun and add so much personality into a design!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
This lovely creation was by a client's parent who loves creating 3D mosaic pieces and came all the way from NZ!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Do try styling your outdoors with some wonderful pieces like these and it really doesn't have to be something new - upcyle and use your imagination to create something wonderful and unique!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Have a go and let me know what you come up with! 💚
Grasses.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ One element to design I real Grasses.⁠⠀
⁠⠀
One element to design I really love using is to incorporate different types of "grasses" into my designs⁠⠀
⁠⠀
I find them easy going maintenance wise and if used properly, quite visually and physically textural.⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Here is an example where I've used about 5 types - from broader leaved versions to thin and wispy flowering types! A couple of my favourite's have a quirky "Mr It" type effect! ⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Which grass types appeal to you? And what do you love about them? 💚⁠⠀
Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to be Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. ⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Beginning makes the condition perfect ... and anytime is a perfect to play in your garden! 💚
Do you have a favourite nook in your garden that y Do you have a favourite nook in your garden that you can relax in?⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Perhaps somewhere to read a book or a magazine or to just laze about?⁠⠀
⁠⠀
These things are important when designing your garden as it's not only about creating something special to look at but also creating a space to be part of and to immerse yourself in. ⁠⠀
⁠⠀
What is your favourite gardening spot and how do you spend time in it? 💚 ⁠⠀
A snippet from a favourite design from 2020! ⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Completed last Sept and about to arrange for some professional shots of it soon!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Probably the best part of the design for me was to see my client's fervour around building the nautilus feature and actually making that happen!  You'll have to see it in real life to believe it as it not only looks amazing but gives her a sense of pride whenever she drives home!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
No more a boring front garden with a square grassed area but something unique to come home to, surrounded by plants that make her happy and a garden she loved designing for herself! 💚
This is one thing that continues to fascinate me!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
I LOVE it when ferns unfurl.  It's almost magical and done with such grace of movement!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
From the alternating leaf pattern, the prominent lateral veins to the spores that finally appear underneath their leaves, it's so well planned and amazing!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Isn't nature simply beautiful!!? 💚⁠⠀
⁠⠀
What's your favourite fern?
Feature pots for smaller spaces or courtyards. ⁠ Feature pots for smaller spaces or courtyards. ⁠⠀
⁠⠀
The decision is a little trickier than you would initially think but here are some tips that can help!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
🌿Colours - lighter to make the area larger⁠⠀
🌿Size & number - would also depend on what you intend to plant and the aesthetic you'd want to create but if space is really limited I'd perhaps chose a single reasonably sized pot (to facilitate good root growth) that would allow for some layering of plants⁠⠀
🌿Opening - what  I mean by this is the "mouth" of the pot.  This has practical implication for on-going repotting and maintenance.  The wider the opening the easier to repot down the track!⁠⠀
🌿Texture - i love the earthy ones as they feel natural and similarly anything with laid stone or are handcrafted just adds that something extra but these tend to be expensive!⁠⠀
🌿Type - chose the look that compliments the overall style and aesthetic for your space.  For example, you'd not want to chose an ultra modern geometric pot for a farmhouse style cottagey space!  The pot here was chosen to compliment the earthy paving colour and was in line with the shapes of other structures in the courtyard!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
What are your key styling tips!  Do share! 💚⁠⠀
⁠⠀
⁠Slow and steady gets there eventually!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Finally my dwarf senecio has got to a reasonable size and is looking very adorable at the moment!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
What especially I love about it is that it has a rounded growth and almost 'shines' at night against the moonlight which is why I've planted it next to the path!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
What's your favourite succulent? 💚⁠⠀
Load More…
Archives
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
Categories
  • Balcony Gardens
  • Biophilia
  • Blog
  • Budgeting
  • Construction
  • Feng Shui
  • Gardens for Life
  • Home office
  • Irrigation
  • Landscape Design
  • Landscaping
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Paving
  • Plants
  • Productive gardening
  • Productive gardens
  • Propagation
  • Pruning
  • Scented gardens
  • Seasonal tips
  • Staging for sale
  • Structures
  • Sustainable Gardening
  • Uncategorized
  • Water Features

Related News

Other posts that you should not miss
Corten wall lightbox used in Glen Waverley garden design

Before & After – Glen Waverley Garden Design

April 5, 2020
-
Posted by Parveen

The brief When Sarah and her husband contacted me, they wanted a garden design that would suit their family lifestyle and …

Read More →
Landscape Design, Landscaping, Plants
6 MIN READ
Shadows in the garden in Hawthorn garden design by Inspiring Landscape Solutions

Home offices – why include plants and the how to? PART 2

April 8, 2019
-
Posted by Parveen

Hello, I’ve pulled together some features that a home-office should have, in my view.  Yes it’s plant based of course, as …

Read More →
Home office, Landscape Design
8 MIN READ
Backyard grassed area in Burwood landscape design by Inspiring Landscape Solutions

Winter Garden Care

June 10, 2020
-
Posted by Parveen

Winter is the best time for tidying up your garden, pruning the plants, and preparing for spring.  If you can get …

Read More →
Gardens for Life, Landscape Design, Landscaping, Plants, Productive gardening, Productive gardens, Seasonal tips
7 MIN READ

Follow us on social media

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Houzz

ACN: 617 529 914

contact +614 0332 9128

contact@inspiringlandscapes.com.au

 
Feng Shui Garden Design principles and consultation