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Before and After: Asian Garden with Feng Shui Influence

The Garden Artist LLC
6 years ago

The project scope follows the tradition of Asian design, rich in symbolism and philosophy, with an emphasis on Feng Shui. Improvements are sited within the eight sections of the Feng Shui Bagua map that supports the movement of Chi. The dining and play area that occupies the east end honors the "Taste and "Childrens" section of the Bagua. "Water" is supported with a waterfall in the center of the landscape and represents renewal. It is surrounded by boulders which symbolize the craggy mountains where the ancestral spirits dwell. "Love and Marriage" is represented by a lantern, a symbol of enlightenment. The utility area and garage is within the "Travel" sector of the map. The Cherry trees fulfill the "Changing of the Season" section. The gravel raking meditation garden to the west is positioned in the "knowledge and Wisdom" area.







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    Chuck B Edwards Landscape Architecture & 3D
    6 years ago

    nice!!!!


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      Dig Doug's Designs
      6 years ago

      Very nice indeed!

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      Mega Builders
      6 years ago

      Beautiful!

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      The Garden Artist LLC
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Thank you so much!

    • scunniffe
      6 years ago

      It is GORGEOUS - I love it!!

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      21st Century Tile
      6 years ago

      Wow! Beautiful!!

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      The Garden Artist LLC
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Thank you so much! It was so fun to design this. A big challenge and labor of love but the end product was great! I wish it was in my backyard!

    • Suzy T
      6 years ago
      Wow!!
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    • User
      6 years ago

      Nice! What was your source for the Japanese lanterns?

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      The Garden Artist LLC
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Thanks! We sourced the lanterns from a local vendor called Impact Imports in Boise.

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      OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.
      6 years ago

      Looks stunning!!

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    • Angel 18432
      6 years ago

      Wow - is that the same garden ? It looks fabulous. What was the cost?

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      Ancient Stone
      6 years ago

      Gorgeous!

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      The Garden Artist LLC
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      @Angel 18432 Thank you so much! It is indeed the same garden and backyard. The cost of improvements in this backyard was around $65,000. That includes irrigation, a waterfall, a new concrete patio for dining, chip rock paths, as well as all of the stone, Feng Shui influenced gardens, and plantings seen in the pictures.

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      Southwest Boulder & Stone
      6 years ago

      Stunning! You did some incredible work. We love seeing stone in Japanese zen gardens - we work with a great garden designer in San Diego and love seeing what he creates as well. Here are his tips for doing one in SoCal for anyone interested: https://www.southwestboulder.com/blog/how-to-make-a-japanese-zen-garden-in-southern-california


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      Seating Innovations
      6 years ago

      This garden transformation is incredible. Well done The Garden Artist LLC- you are gifted! I would love to spend time in this place of peace and beauty- it would cleanse my soul!!!

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      J Design Group - Interior Designers Miami - Modern
      6 years ago

      Beautiful garden, amazing transformation!!

      J Design Group | Interior Design company in Miami, FL
      225 Malaga Ave
      Coral Gables, FL 33134
      Ph: 305-444-4611
      https://www.JDesignGroup.com

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