Garden vastu remains one of the most overlooked sections.
While making a home, most people are focused on vastu for rooms and other parts and pay very little attention to the garden area. But this in no way means that garden vastu is dead. There’re some intelligent people who understand (or want to understand) its importance and wish to implement vastu shastra to their gardens too!
So, on that note, let’s begin learning what vastu shastra says about placing (or locating) a garden in a home. Again, as with everything else in vastu shastra, there’re rules and regulations that you need to follow if you’re planning to have a home garden.
While the notion of Vastu Shastra seems to be commonplace in the home, most people don’t actually tend to practice it in the other (crucial) part of the home. Where’s that, you ask? Well, the garden of course! We love tending to our plants, making sure that the flowers are blooming, that the fruits are ripening, that the vegetables stay nice and green and that the pests stay away. But there is a little more that we can do to ensure that our plants, and we by extension, are happier and healthier.
garden vastu
We can do that by introducing the notion of Vastu Shastra into our garden. That’s right; it can be (and some would say should be) done. If the garden is where you go to find peace at the end of a long hard day, then why not energies that peaceful aura? Vastu Shastra is an ancient science that’s capable of bringing positivity, good luck, joy and happiness to the house. It takes account of all the essential elements and brings positive energy into the home.
vastu shastra garden
Contrary to what you think, Vastu Shastra isn’t a tough thing to follow, especially when you’re just starting out. So, here are some tips that will get you started.
Vastu Shastra Tips for Garden:
The first thing is to ensure that your home garden is always in the northern or western part of the house.
Try to have a Holy Basil (Tulsi) plant within the confines of your home. This plant positively affects many aspects of your home life. Also learn Growing Tulsi and Why do we worship Tulsi.
vastu tip for tulsi plant
Taking a particular direction, the northern side of the garden is suitable for recreational fittings like a water fountain or a swing. It is also good if you have flowerpots here but place them on the ground.
vastu tips for north side garden
The western side is good for large trees like mango, but only if it is at some distance from the house. Also, this is the spot to indulge your love for art so go ahead and install your favorite sculptures and stone scriptures here. Do avoid clutter, though.
vastu tips for west garden area
The southern side definitely isn’t the place for your swimming pool, your water fountain or your pet’s home. Instead, get some beautiful statues, create a rock garden or leave some nice open space for fresh air! Check out how you can make Beautiful Terrariums and use it in your garden.
vastu tips for south garden area
The eastern side is perfect for a sitting area. You should also plant your shrubs here. In fact, this side would be ideal for the Basil plant that we talked about. Read about Outdoor Hardscaping Ideas.
vastu garden for east area
Finally, for the center, just keep it clean and open. This isn’t the place for your water fountain or showpiece, just let the area breathe. Read about gardening as therapeutic & healing activity.
vastu tips for centre area of garden
Some other tips? Try having a banana or coconut plant within the premises cause they improve mental health and well-being. Don’t let any plant grow above three feet, though, unless they’re in the right spot according to Vastu Shastra. If you have a pathway in the garden, then plant jasmines on either side because they’re considered very auspicious. And lastly, keep the garden clean, and you will find tranquility there all the time. Check on how you can make your front gardens.
What to Follow
1.Always have a healthy Basil (Tulsi) plant within house limits.
2.Planting Jasmine on either side of pathway is considered auspicious.
3.Creepers should be grown in the garden only.
4. Every creeper should have its own support system.
5. Always keep the garden clean.
6. Make sure all the plants are healthy & well maintained.
7. The garden must be peaceful and tranquil.
8. Place water pot for thirsty birds (it’s good karma!)
What To Avoid
1. Avoid thorny plants (such as cactus); they bring tensions and weaken relationships.
2. Avoid bonsai plants (they depict stunted growth).
3. No Ber and Bamboo plants within house limits.
4. Dead leaves, dead plants etc. are strict no.
5. Avoid artworks depicting negative emotions such as war, crying girl, loneliness etc.
6. No creepers inside the house.
7. The compound wall shouldn’t be support of creepers.
8. No flower pots on compound wall.
9. The plants in the pots mustn’t be more than 3-4 feet tall.
10. Milk bearing trees or plants are a strict no.