If you feel like the hustle and bustle of the world and the constant need to perform is getting to you, you’re not alone. You may want to take a step back and let the soothing power of nature take over your senses. However, travelling to spots that will help you connect with nature, like parks, gardens or a scenic hiking trail, is always time-consuming with all the scheduling, prepping and the time it takes to commute to and from the location.
But what if there was a way to bring the outdoors to your backyard? All while harnessing the energy of the elements that surround your day-to-day lives? That already sounds relaxing enough to get anyone out of a slump.
Here is the symbolism of the elements and ways in which they can be incorporated into your garden or lawn to make it feel warm and inviting:
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Wood: Known to channel energy towards prosperity, wood is said to improve the longevity and vitality of green and brown plants.
This is the easiest element to include as trees contain wood and will not only form a privacy barrier but also protect against noise and air pollution. You can also add pergolas, gazebos, and benches to your space to amp up the enchantment.
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Fire: When you think of cozy, the brain generally gravitates towards warmth, which is why fire is essential while planning your landscape design.
It’s time to get those creative juices flowing because there are plenty of ways to incorporate fire; think fire pits, tiki torches, candles, lanterns and maybe even grills. It's also a great focal point for gathering when family or friends come over.
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Earth: The earth generally represents stability and strength; it is vital to leverage the beauty of the earth to help your landscape flourish.
Consider using it for elevation, adding stone steps/pathways, clay sculptures, or even rock tiers to house your plants. Yellow features such as sunflowers, black-eyed Susans and yellow pottery are great embellishments to liven up the earth element.
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Water: The constant movement of water symbolizes the flow of good energy or vibrations; it is also said to be emotionally healing.
This is one of the most fun elements to play around with while designing your garden. From waterfalls to fountains and floating plants, the options for using water are endless. If you’d prefer not to have a water feature, plant cool-coloured flowers like lavender or hydrangeas.
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Metal: Metal stands for righteousness, integrity and joy, precisely the emotions you are bound to feel while using metal as a part of your landscape.
It is another exciting element to include because you can get artistic with planning all the aspects. Go to town mixing and matching seating arrangements, light fixtures, wind chimes, sculptures, stairways and railings.
If you would like to experience these elements as a part of your home and as a reflection of our services, reach out to us, your landscape design team located in West Kelowna, and we can help you get your green on.