8 Vastu Tips for Your Home Garden

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

Planning and designing your garden as per Vastu Shastra can attract an abundance of fortune and even alter your mood.

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As per Vastu Shastra, the section of the garden reflects one of the five elements of Paanch Maha Boota. A garden built in the south-east or south-west direction of the house causes tension.

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If the garden is in the front portion of the house, a massive tree such as that of neem should never block the main entrance.

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Planting a mango, neem or banana tree alongside the wall of the garden in the west, south and south-west direction is preferred according to the Vastu Shastra.

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According to Vastu, a considerable distance should be maintained between trees and the main house. The shadow of the tree should not fall on the house between 9 am and 3 pm.

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It is stated in the shastra that large trees such as peepal should not be planted too close to the house as their roots can damage the foundation of the building.

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Plants with thorns such as cactus should not be planted in the garden as they represent negative energy.

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Flower pots should not be placed on the ground, not on the compound wall and in the north, east or north-east direction.

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