Vastu Shastra’s Garden Layout Tips

The concept of Vastu Shastra in the present-day world is a natural science. Many who belong to a bit of a superstitious lot or have a firm belief in the fact that there is a supernatural force biding us all have firm faith in this science. Going into the technical designs for the entire infrastructure of the house could be a difficult thing to do, but giving a section of your home a complete makeover regarding the Vastu format is a cakewalk. Adhering to it promises the creation of an enduring structure, which not only is a beautiful sight to look at but also results in all-round well-being and prosperity of the residents of the house.

The garden area is one such segment of any home where even minor changes following Vastu guidelines can do wonders for the people living inside it.

Each area of any garden resembles one of the five elements of Paanch Maha Boota. The Southwest area of the house represents the Earth, the Northeast area of the house accounts for water; the Southeast represents the third element, fire (home to the disease-free plants); the West to Air; and the center denotes the fifth element, which is space.

If the garden is located out in front, its entrance should never be blocked by a massive tree. One can plant some of them alongside the wall of the garden. Plantations of trees such as peepal, mango, neem, banana, and coconut are preferable from the Vastu point of view. These trees not only hold auspicious position but provide one with the delicious fruits, medicines, wood, and even oil. The garden smells afresh with its fragrance and brings in a windy touch.

A small Tulsi plant with Ayurvedic values should be planted, too. It is of both religious and medicinal importance.

The left Northeast region should be used to sow small plants that let sunlight penetrate through the front section. This area is also the residence area of the water element.

The southwest section of the garden should be planted with beautiful flowers of all sorts, such as daffodils, wisteria, etc. Placing a cactus plant is not a wise decision; roses with little thorns are also allowed. This helps to trap the magnetic North-South energy and even the solar energy from the east.

Southeast, i.e., the section that symbolizes fire, should be planted with flowers like Dahlias, Tulips, and Germanium. It’s an excellent spot to place a barbeque, by the way.

Installation of a fountain and a wind chime can represent the water and wind element of Vastu Shastra. The center, which is the free open area, represents the last element- Space. This spot is the best to communicate with nature—an ideal place for practicing meditation and yoga.

The only place left to decorate the entire garden area is its boundary walls. Bonsai plants of various varieties should be kept there; it would help one to enhance the aesthetic beauty of the place.