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When you think of Feng Shui, you mainly associate it with the home or the office, rearranging the furniture and surrounding yourself with objects that attract good luck. However it is not only indoors that can be designed using Feng Shui. You can also use it to create the perfect garden environment.

If a garden is part of your property, Feng Shui should be incorporated into it. That will really help to bring you the best results. We all like our gardens to look impressive and beautiful. It allows us to appreciate our environment a lot more and it helps to release positive energy that helps us flourish. Feng Shui gives us the tools needed to create the most positive outside environment and the best part is that you don’t need a huge garden to use Feng Shui arrangements.

Incorporating Feng Shui into the Garden

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One of the main factors that you have to take into account when it comes to Feng Shui is that clutter is always a bad thing. This also applies to the garden. If you have a lot of clutter outside of your doorway you won’t attract good energy. Make sure that the entrance to your home looks welcoming and tidy. Also make sure you clean up once Winter is gone. The cold weather and the snow will cause leaves to stick to your lawn and in your flower beds. Once you have tidied everything away, you can truly start to incorporate Feng Shui into the garden.

If you want to plant trees in your garden, aim to plant them at the sides and around the back of your garden. Don’t plant them too close to your home as, although they are fantastic producers of positive energy, they can overshadow the home and look a little too imposing if placed too close. There should always be plenty of natural light shining into your home, so don’t place anything in the garden that will block out the light.

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To draw positive energy into your garden, it’s a good idea to attract birds and butterflies. You can do this by providing a birdbath and plants that attract butterflies. These animals tend to bring positive energy with them, which will help you in your Feng Shui garden goal.
Also apply the Ba Gua to your garden. A lemon or orange tree in the Wealth Area is fabulous to attract prosperity to your life. A fountain or pond is also an amazing thing to have in your garden or front lawn to the left of your front door. Also make sure that you don’t have a tree directly in front of your front door or this will block the entrance of energy to your house.

If you like cacti, never have them inside your home. Instead, try to put them outside the windows, where they will act as protectors of the home.

Statues are also a wonderful addition to your garden, but if you are single, try not to use a statue depicting a single person, try to use pairs of things. Such a statue would do wonders in your Love and Relationships Area. A statue of children playing in your Children and Creativity Area is another option.

Finally, remember that water is the “blood” of your home. Make sure there are no leaks in your sprinklers
or anywhere else, since this will be draining your wealth.
If you live in an apartment and you don’t have a garden, but you have a balcony, make sure you don’t use it as a storage area. Apply all the same principles only at a smaller scale.

The idea is to make your garden, or balcony, as peaceful and relaxing as possible. You can spend months creating the perfect home using Feng Shui techniques. However, if that area isn’t arranged properly, you might be wasting all the efforts that you made inside the home.

Once you have created a nice peaceful garden setting, you will find that it really helps to rejuvenate the mind as well as the body and nothing but good energy will come into your home.

If you want to read more about Feng Shui and find more useful information, visit me at http://www.lifewithfengshui.com

About the Author

Rebeca has been interested in animals and Feng Shui for many years and now she want’s to share her knowledge of these subjects with people in a very light and personal way. Feng Shui has improved her life in many ways, and her cats and dogs, and the fish that came as a part of her passion for Feng Shui, are now a very important part of her life, and she’s very happy to share her experiences with people.

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Orchids are beautiful, exotic plants that are temperamental, but can be successfully grown indoors as a decorative houseplant Orchids are not that complicated and if you understand caring for orchids and their needs you can grow these exotic and beautiful plants

Orchids are beautiful, exotic plants that are temperamental, but can be successfully grown indoors as a decorative houseplant. Orchids are not that complicated and if you understand caring for orchids and their needs you can grow these exotic and beautiful plants.

One of the big mistakes the people make when caring for orchids is over watering their orchids. People assume that when their potting soil looks dry, they need to be watered. This is not true, as the potting bark may appear dry, the bark itself holds moisture. The rule of thumb is to water once a week or once every other week, sparingly. Orchids also need to be fertilized, also sparingly. Buy orchid fertilizer at your favorite greenhouse.

Orchids will thrive in your ordinary home environment if given the proper potting bark, right amount of water, proper amount of sunlight and fertilizer occasionally. Orchids usually grow on the trunks and branches of trees. This means that their roots are used to drying out before being given water again. When growing one of these plants in your home, you should let the potting bark dry out completely before watering.

The amount of light the orchid plant needs can vary. When caring for orchids they generally need a good deal of diffused light. Sitting in an eastern facing window will allow them to have the cooler morning light and prevent them from burning in strong afternoon sunlight. 12 hours of light a day is ideal, but sometimes not practical, because of very strong afternoon sun.

Getting a good routine in place for watering and fertilizing is a great way to guarantee that you will be able to enjoy these exotic plants for a long time.

There are four types of orchids:

1. Terrestrial Orchids, having their roots in soil.

2. Lithophytes, which grow in rocks or at least, very little soil.

3. Saprophytes, which get their nutrition from decaying or dead matter usually accessed on the forest floror.

4. Climbing Epiphytes, being found in trees with roots that cling to tree bark to absorb water and nutrients.

The Phalaenopsis orchid is a beautiful orchid commonly found in many well decorated homes. It is a perfect house plant for a warm environment heated with a dry central heating system. The blooms are round and come in many vibrant colors. the Phalaenopsis orchid usually blooms twice a year. There are normally four to five blooms on a single very long stem. They produce ”air” roots that drape over the sides of the pot and also take root in bark chips in the pot.

This type of orchid should be allowed to dry out thoroughly in its planting bark before watering. Usually water every two weeks. Run water into the planting pot and allow it to drain out the bottom of the planting pot. Fertilize at watering time two or three times a year.

Phalaenopsis should be repotted every two years. This should be done in the spring after the plant has blossomed. Medium-grade fir bark works best when growing these orchids in a medium sized pot.

Over 26,500 species of orchids exist. Over 100,200 hybrid species have been bred.

It is a good idea to read up on the care required for your particular orchid species. With proper nurturing these exotic beauties can really add style to your home.

Growing orchids can be done with patience and by giving tender loving care. Please visit us at Caring For Orchids for more free information on raising orchids. This article was written by Jan Hartman.

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Climatic variations across regions alter architectural demands for shelter, warmth, cooling and the relationship of indoor and outdoor living spaces. In designing any structure it is imperative that its context be embraced and that both current climatic conditions and those which may be experienced during the life span of the structure are factored into the design. A structure which ignores its climatic context risks undermining functionality and sustainability.

Michael Sandberg of Sandberg Schoffel Architects comments that environmental considerations and sustainability issues are “tremendously important” for both local and international architects and landscape designers. Mr Sandberg adds that, in architectural design, “climate has always been a major factor” however it is only now, given the recent drought and associated climate extremes experienced in Australia, that it is becoming a much more public discussion.

Architect James Russell agrees that it has always been important to consider climate to ensure a design is “interactive with its surroundings” however client awareness is only now growing with people becoming more receptive to producing buildings that have a low impact on the environment.

Countries with extreme climates are further advanced in producing and designing environmentally friendly architecture. Mr Sandberg describes Scandinavian countries as having fewer natural resources and therefore are further ahead in terms of environmental and climate responsive architecture.

Due to a warm climate and ample natural resources, in the past “Australia has lagged behind” other nations in terms of climate responsive
architecture Mr Sandberg comments. Little need for insulation, warmth conservation and water proofing meant Australian architects made fewer climatic considerations in design.

Now that the Australian climate has become more extreme there is a greater sense within both the design and broader communities that climate responsive architecture and design is an imperative. Long term rainfall deficiencies across southern and eastern Australia have now led to greater scrutiny and emphasis being placed on water saving design features in residential and commercial properties.

Government restrictions on water use and the promotion of energy efficiency are increasing public awareness of environmental sustainability. Homeowners and commercial organisations alike are being forced to consider the environment in the everyday running of their home or business. According to Mr Sandberg the impact on building design has been an increased focus on water retention, energy efficiency and the use of recyclable and natural materials. Specifically, the use of grey water and installation of water tanks and catchment areas are increasingly being incorporated into Australian architectural design.

The award winning Szencorp Building in Albert Rd, South Melbourne was designed with climate change and weather cycles in mind and represents the latest local environmental solutions in building development. The outdated 1980’s era Szencorp Building was redesigned in 2005 to become the greenest office building in Australia with a six star green rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).

The building was designed to feature a grey water and rain harvesting system, solar hot water system, lighting control sensors and many other environmentally sustainable design features as part of the buildings architecture.

Peter Szental, principal of The Szencorp Group, believes one of the key directions for climate and environment responsive designs both in Australia and on a global scale is through energy efficiency. “The simplest and most cost effective way of cutting our greenhouse gas emissions is energy efficiency. Often overlooked, energy efficiency can dramatically reduce emissions and significantly reduce energy costs.”

While the design trend for new buildings is to become greener, Peter Szental believes architects and landscape designers also need to target existing buildings as an overwhelming majority of commercial buildings in Australia are inefficient and continue to use far more resources than they need. “Australia’s delay in adjusting for the future is creating barriers to cleaner energy and consigning our growing greenhouse liabilities to future generations – a liability to deal with when times may not be so buoyant.”

Local designers can play a vital role in making our living and working spaces more environmentally sensitive by accommodating for “a mix of energies – including cleaner coal, but also biomass, solar, wind, hydro,’ within their work, as well as the government providing further ‘incentives to improve energy efficiency”.

The global design community is responding to climate change. On 18 June 2007 during the International Presidents’ Forum at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2007 National Convention in San Antonio, 16 presidents of national and international architectural associations united to address the role of design in response to global climate change. Importantly, the forum attendees, leading architects from all over the world, all agreed to adopt international goals and benchmarks for sustainability in architectural building design.

Karen Vosjan is the owner & operator of Domain Design, Australia’s leading image driven portal featuring leading Architects and Designers, and showcasing their projects, and capabilities.For more details,visit:www.domaindesign.com.au

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• Basic Brick Pathway: The first thing that comes into our mind before creating walkways or paths is bricks. Using bricks you can give any desired shape to your path. In simple words, using bricks you can create several paths such as winding, meandering as well as narrow.

What’s more interesting is that bricks are available in various patterns and designs. You may even choose whether you desire to set the path in concrete or sand. Almost all people prefer opting for a concrete base!

• Rock-edged Gravel Path: If you are planning to opt for a rock edged gravel path, then your first step lies in laying down a layer of permeable weed mat. Some even recommend that opting for a black plastic lining would be a good option! But it has been found that laying down a layer of black plastic prevents the free flow of water.

• Concrete Paver Walkway: Concrete pavers are available in various colors and patterns. They are reasonably priced and simple to install. Your first step lies in measuring a path that has a width of three feet (approximately). Ensure keeping the path at a safe distance from trees, bushes and hedges. Ensure installing a wooden edge along the pathway’s length. Ensure creating a smooth sand base within the wooden edge. Now check whether the concrete pavers are well fitted to their place or not.

• Crushed Stone Path: Opting for a stone path (crushed) is yet another ideal option if you are planning to create an inexpensive garden pathway. This is indeed a simple and cost effective procedure that goes well with any sort of landscape. Flexible edging helps in creating a curvy as well as a flowing garden path. Crushed stone path is a long lasting one! However you need to replenish it from time to time!

• Flagstone Paths: Flagstone paths are said to be one of the loveliest ways for grooming your garden. This kind of path matches well with any landscape design. The wide range of rock formations produces a perfect counterbalance for excessive geometric spaces. The only thing required on your part is to estimate the amount of square footage that the path will need.

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• Loose Fill Paths: In addition to going in for rock or concrete materials, you may even go in for loose filled paths. Soft materials like mulch, bark, crushed seashells or wood may give a beautiful touch to your garden. Remember the fact that if you’ll have to pay much less, if you purchase in bulk quantities. Ensure opting for proper edging if you are really interested in protecting the pathway from weeds. Use a shovel or rake for smooth out the chosen material.

• Platform Walkway: Platform walkways are an ideal way for eliminating any issues concerning edging, weeds or water. Platform walkways are constructed in the like manner as compared to a deck. Interestingly, these pathways come at a fairly reasonable price. – http://commerciallawncareequipment.com/lawncare-report.html

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Balancing the need to communicate aesthetic preferences and functional requirements with the benefits to be derived from the unconstrained output of Architects and designers.
We all know that the contribution of architects and designers to a finished house, garden or building extends beyond the aesthetics of the structure or outdoor environment. Good design can positively influence the way we live and work. A critical stage in the design process which directly influences the project’s outcome and how effective a designer can be is the formulation of the brief.

A thorough and articulate design brief is a vital part of the design process. It anchors a project and serves as an essential point of reference for all parties throughout the design and implementation process. It is the tool which best delivers the project as contemplated, on time and on budget.

A design brief should acknowledge and address the relationship of the three categories of architecture, interior and landscape. Ideally, your project will involve all three but even if it is limited to just one, your architect or designer will benefit from your holistic vision. For example, do you want to maximize the outlook from the interior of the home to the garden? Will you have a swimming pool? Do you have a vast collection of artwork which you wish to display? Will you have a pivotal piece of furniture to showcase? Do you want the colour palate inside the home to extend outside?

A design brief should cater for both short and long term requirements. To what use will the internal spaces be put in the short term and will that change in the future? Will furnishings need to be child friendly in the future? Will there be any additions to the building in the long term which will influence the layout of the garden in the short term?

Many people are daunted by the prospect of compiling a brief because of a misconception that they need to address matters about which they know very little – they don’t. All you need to do is address the personal elements of the project which deal with form and function, identify your project expectations and arrive at a budget.

Form

Form addresses your style and the things which you like, for example –

* Do you like contemporary architecture and design or a more traditional style best represented by a particular period?
* Do you like minimalist interiors or is there another style which best describes your personal taste?
* Do you like colourful interiors or do you prefer more muted palates?
* What surfaces do you like – timber, stone, glass, steel?
* What fabrics do you like – textured, patterned, plain?
* What finish do like in furniture – leather, wool, suede?
* What types of window furnishing do you like – curtains, blinds, shutters?
* Do you like gardens with areas of paving or do you prefer areas that are grassed or pebbled?
* What types of plants do you like – trees, shrubs, grasses, succulents, flowers?

It is important to remember that you do not need, and should avoid, making actual design decisions and selections. Leave that to your architect or designer because they have the knowledge and access to products which are simply not available to you. By all means show your architect or designer a photo, a tile or a swatch of fabric but only as an example of what you like. Then let them design the spaces and suggest selections in keeping with your style.

Function

Function addresses the use to which the spaces will be put, for example –

• How many living spaces, bedrooms and bathrooms do you need?

• Do you need a guest room with an ensuite?

• Do you need a study?

• Will any rooms be multifunctional, used most of the time for one use, say a home office, but occasionally used for another, say the guest room?

• Will the use of a room change over time, say the home office becoming the baby’s room?

• Do you entertain extensively?

• Whether an external office or a home office, for which tasks which need the office cater?

• What technical requirements do you have for computers, phones, faxes, presentations and entertainment?

• Do you require large storage spaces?

Again, it is important to remember that you do not need, and should avoid, making actual design decisions. Let your architect or designer create an outcome which addresses your functional requirements.

Project Expectations

This is an expression of what matters most to you, for example –

* While all projects should be sustainable and all architects and Designers should incorporate sustainable practices into their designs, it may be very important to you that your project achieves maximum sustainability even if that impacts on the aesthetics and the budget.
* Do you operate your business from home so need extensive cabinetry to hide both household appliances and business equipment and documents?
* Do you want your living environment to be warm and welcoming, child friendly, pet friendly?
* How long do you plan to live in the house and, if only for a short time, do you need to ensure that you do not overcapitalize the asset?

Budget

Don’t be afraid to ask your architect or designer what things cost and then extrapolate back to arrive at a budget. Sometimes you only have so much money to spend so need to get an idea of what is achievable for that budget. Sometimes the outcome is paramount so you may need to spend more than you thought. Either way there is no point in spending too much time on a brief before you know what things cost. Your architect or designer has the benefit of costings on previous projects so will be able to give you a very good indication of what your project is likely to cost. When they tell you – believe them! We all harbor the hope that we can achieve monumental outcomes for very little but we can’t. A realistic assessment of what is achievable from inception will contribute to a successful and stress free outcome.

Finalizing the brief

Never be afraid to seek the help of your architect or designer in formulating the final brief. By working closely with them you will help to establish a valuable dialogue and ensure that you have a clear understanding about creative references, functional needs, roles and responsibilities.

And never be afraid to change your mind at this formative stage of the project. Design briefs often evolve so that the final brief is quite different to the original brief. The important thing is to get it right because design changes later in the project have the potential to undermine the integrity of the overall design, delay the project and add to the cost.

A good brief, like any good document, is the foundation of success. In formulating a good brief, you empower your architect or designer to do what they do best with the potential to deliver a project quite literally beyond your comprehension.

Karen Vosjan is the owner & operator of Domain Design, Australia’s leading image driven portal featuring leading Architects and Designers, and showcasing their projects, and capabilities.For more details,visit:www.domaindesign.com.au

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I find it very helpful to take a picture(s) of the area (digital), then print them out on full size paper (in color;).

Then, take this picture(s) with you to your local nursery or garden center. Start looking around for things that grab your attention. Show your picture to a adviser or attendant and ask for suggestions. They will want to know about the direction of sun and hours of sunlight per area.

It may also be good idea to get a picture that shows the whole picture of your garden/landscape/yard area. This will be helpful with proportions of flower, shrub and tree ideas that you will come up with at the garden center.

THey can also see what other colors you have around the home (and color of the home) and make some helpful suggestions to you.

Usually, the attendant/consultant at good garden centers/nursery will have valuable input as to “how-to” plant the particular items that you pick out, too.

If not, most likely you will be able to find something on line or on one of the “how-to” video networks. There should be something that explains how to plant and successfully grow your new “colorful” garden plants and flowers. Just “Google It”

After you have some great color naturally from the plants and flowers, head over to our site Cool Garden Things.com. Here you find some beautiful accessories and outdoor decor items that will help add some more impact to your design and color ideas.

Best of luck you and your gardening!

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If you have a sunny garden you might want to consider planting some sedum. It comes in many different foliage and flower colors ranging from yellow and white and bright green to pink and burgundy. Sedum is great for a garden that does not receive a lot of water as it is drought tolerant and actually thrives in poor soil conditions. It is often used on a lot of those new fangled green roof tops to give you an idea of what kind of environment it likes. Hot, hot and hot! It is not a great ground cover choice if there is going to be a lot of foot traffic, though.

Photo by mmwmAnother good choice for a sunny garden with a path and some stepping stones, is the kitchen herb called thyme. Thyme is great for an area that gets some foot traffic because it smells good when you step on it. Give your landscape a cottage garden feel with this herb that also comes in a variety of growth habits and color choices such as creeping thyme, woolly thyme or lemon thyme, to name a few.

Photo by mbgrigbyIf you have a shade garden you really should consider some pachysandra.  Pachysandra is a good deep shade ground cover that can handle some partial sun. It can be grown under a walnut tree and it will allow bulbs and hostas to grow through it without competition-nicely camouflaging unsightly dead leaves and other such garden blemishes. It has a neat growth habit that is easy to control.And it is less invasive than it’s popular counter-choice called vinca: vinca is a garden no no because of its rampant invasiveness into woodland areas-so when in doubt choose pachysandra.

If you are a fan of native or woodland plants and your are looking for a shade loving ground cover consider wild ginger. It has handsome dark green circular leaves and forms a dense matte with little ground hugging flowers that are popular with toads and woodland critters. Plant it around the base of a bird feeder to hide the cast off seeds. There are even some evergreen varieties for more mild climates.
Whether you have shade or sun a ground cover is always going to enhance your garden landscape. Ground covers help cool the roots of plants in your garden and hide unsightly looking spots. Ground cover can be a unifying element in your garden design for many years to come. Put some gazing globes in a patch of ground cover for an easy garden decor idea and just enjoy!

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This video will go through some basic contest information as well as show how simple and easy you can do some great decorating with the Gel Fuel Ceramic Bird Brain FirePots. The particular FirePot that we are using in this demonstration is the Pele Marine Ceramic FirePot.

You do not have to use this same FirePot in your contest entry, however, this is the firepot that you could win. We will also have 4 runners-up, so a total of 5 winners for the contest!

All standard contest rules and regulations will be in effect, including but not limited to, No purchase necessary, must be of legal age (typically 18), void where prohibited, continental US only. Limit 2 entries per household with a limit of 1 per person, per household. No cash value. Additional modifications can be made to the rules and regulations at any time without notice. All entries release rights to Cool Garden Things, Inc. and will allow us to use as we see fit to promote the concept of decorating with FirePots.

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In this article we will discuss the feng shui fire element. But first, let us overview the basics. According to Chinese philosophy, nature consists of five elements: fire, wood, earth, water and metal.

These are rarely found in their pure form in our homes. The main goal of Chinese teachings is to create an interior where every element is present, where it is balanced with the other elements, and where all of them emit good energy, bringing happiness to the lucky homeowner. You can achieve all of this, if you recognize the value of the five elements and understand how they interact with each other.

So, let’s talk about the fire element. This element is extremely bright, unruly, and powerful. It warms us and provokes us to act. It symbolizes vitality and intelligence. It raises the level of activity in a person. However, its overabundance can lead to irritability and temper.

Its colors are red, orange, pastel pink, purple and peach. The direction is south. The symbol is a phoenix. The corresponding body organ is the heart. Is has more of the Yan energy than Yin. It fits well with wood, and does not fit well with water.

The symbols of the feng shui fire element are fireplaces, candles, lamps, light bulbs, spices, wool crafts, leather crafts, feather crafts, and paintings depicting a sunrise or sunset. Items associated with this element have either a peaked or triangular shape, as this element is very dynamic.

The House of Fire: This is a house that faces north, and thus is believed to be located in the South. If you live in such a house, you need to strengthen its element.

An ideal design solution for such a house will include the forms that symbolize this element both, into the interior and exterior design of the house. The interior can include fireplaces, bold chandeliers, etc. The exterior can include triangular roofs and angular structures with sharp edges. These shapes can often be found in libraries and churches. The buildings with a fiery form excite the mind and emotions. People living or working in such buildings have new ideas quite often. The use of wood will help to increase your luck in this type of a house.

The People of Fire: These are usually flexible and thin people, with bright eyes and broad smiles. They are charming, cheerful, fond of fun, excitable and prone to frequent changes of mood. They love change, bright colors, and a cheerful lively atmosphere.

Some people are excessively fiery, which may have to be fixed. People, who find themselves unable to relax, and those who always try hard to be the soul of any company may have to pay with their health or wealth. To achieve balance you need to balance the feng shui fire element, by reducing the use of the color red and any triangular forms in the interior. The balance can also be achieved by the use of earth tones, ceramic ornaments, and rectangular furniture.

All in all, the feng shui fire element is one of the most potent ones, and you need to learn to use it the right way, in order to achieve the most from it.

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