There are five elements in Feng Shui – FIRE, EARTH, METAL, WATER and WOOD. In a garden, the FIRE element can be a fire pit, barbecue, tiki torches, cactus, rose bushes, sunflowers or objects with jagged edges. Earth is bountiful in a garden – it’s located everywhere. Metal can be patio furniture, wind chimes, and/or metallic objects and fences. The Water element can be anything from a Jacuzzi to a fountain. Wood of course includes plants, shrubs, trees, grass and flowers growing in the Earth. You will want to make sure to honor the Ba-gua blueprint when placing the five elements in your garden!
TIP: If you have only a balcony or deck, you can declare it your garden. If room is limited, you can also use colors that represent the five elements instead of the items and plants mentioned above. Keep in mind, that one colorful flag or one pot of multi-colored flowers can balance an entire deck or balcony!
INTENTION: I am surrounded by balance, grace and beauty, using 5 elements in my garden!
