FENG-SHUI TIP 1
A light, mirrors, bright basket of flowers or wind chime can attract attention to your front door and make it seem more welcoming.
Garden Tip 1
Pruning and Deadheading: Regularly prune plants to encourage healthy growth and shape. Deadhead flowers to promote continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding.
Lawn Care Tip 1
Proper Watering: Water deeply and infrequently rather than shallow and often. Use a soaker hose or drip irrigation to minimize water on foliage and reduce the risk of diseases.
FENG-SHUI TIP 2
It’s best to have a winding pathway to your front door, not a straight one. Visual diversions such as flowers, bird baths or gazing balls can be placed along a straight path in order to create more positive energy.
Garden Tip 2
Appropriate Plant Selection: Choose plants that are well-suited to your climate, soil, and sunlight conditions. This reduces the need for excessive maintenance and helps plants thrive naturally.
Lawn Care Tip 2
Garden Edging: Maintain clean and defined edges around flower beds and pathways. This creates a polished look and helps prevent the encroachment of grass into garden spaces.
FENG-SHUI TIP 3
In Feng-Shui, five elements need to be balanced in your home, garden or landscape: fire, wood, earth, metal and water.
Garden Tip 3
Proper Plant Spacing: Follow recommended spacing guidelines when planting to avoid overcrowding. Adequate spacing allows for proper air circulation and reduces the risk of diseases.
Lawn Care Tip 3
Mow high: Cut your grass to a height of 6 to 8 centimetres (2.5 to 3 inches). This height (instead of cutting shorter) will promote growth, prevent weeds, and discourage insect pests.
FENG-SHUI TIP 4
Do not plant thorny pointy shrubs, trees or roses near your front door. Plants that are softer are encouraged.
Garden Tip 3
Apply a layer of mulch to your trees, shrubs, and flower beds. Mulch helps retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
Lawn Care Tip 3
For a newly seeded lawn, water every day for five to 10 minutes only. Your goal is to dampen the seeds without causing runoff that might wash them away or mar the surface with gullies. After the seeds sprout and the new grass is a half inch tall, water once a day for 15 to 20 minutes.
FENG-SHUI TIP 5
Attention to your front entrance is most important when in comes to attracting positive energy (Chi) to your home. If you must enter your home from your garage, hang a picture on the garage wall near the door, keep the garage clean and tidy, or conceal unsightly objects to create a more welcoming feeling.
Garden Tip 4
Seasonal Planting: Consider seasonal plants for added color and interest throughout the year.
Garden Tip 5
Enjoy the Process: Gardening is not just about the end result; enjoy the process of nurturing and watching your garden grow. Take time to relax and appreciate the beauty of your outdoor space.