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Creative Gardening

The aim of creative gardening is to develop the possibilities of planting design and cross the perceived boundaries of the inside and outside environment. It is ultimately, an architectural approach to gardening which emphasises the combination of plants with their containers and surroundings.

To this end, a unified collection of topiary frames, planters and furniture has been produced by creative gardener's, to enhance and complement plants and flowers, both for the garden and the home. There is a strong emphasis on designs inspired by the natural growth forms of plants. These are produced in natural materials for integrity as well as an interesting textural content.

The vast majority of creative gardening products are hand made by skilled craftsmen and wherever possible, the gardener's/artist's encourage the regeneration of lost skills and techniques.

"My greatest joy is to live amongst plants and my personal challenge is to merge the exterior and interior landscape. As life becomes more pressured, retreat and a place for reflection are essential to achieve equilibrium. It is therefore a revelation to discover the calming effect of green space and the exciting ways in which you can develop it. The beauty of form, variety of texture, complexity of habit and natural sensuality of plants are my inspiration, I love to explore the possibilities of expanding the garden palette by creating textural dimensions with living sculptural statement." -Joan Clifton [Recognised creative gardening artist]

One recognised form of creative gardening is Feng Shui:

Creative gardening experts often cover the art of Feng Shui landscape gardening. Creative gardening and Feng Shui encompass literally means "wind-water" and reflects the course of "chi" (chee) taken in from your surroundings. This energy affects every area of your life.

Landscape design is not just a matter of putting up a building, planting trees and flowers, or building an artificial mountain. It is a means of revealing one's attitude of life by creatively displaying landscape esthetically. Landscape needs to be restrained, gentle, and understated. We should modestly hide, not boldly dominate as is fashionable in the West. This enables a more intimate experience and sense of fitting into the environment.

All of Yin Yang Theory is embodied in design — the harmonious relationship between humans and natural objects. The Chinese understanding of human power follows the understanding of Heaven-Earth-Humanity. Human power is exerted on behalf of subtle landscape preferences guided by the "Taste of Heaven." Creative gardening is the artistic expression of creative gardener's.

Creative gardening with feng shui is for the person seeking balance, tranquility, and harmony in your own personal space. The creative placement of objects in your garden can directly influence your ability to attract more health, wealth, and prosperity into your life. The intention is to create spaces where the energy flows in a harmonious manner. The practice of feng shui can be simple or complex. It is neither spiritual nor religious, but it can involve elements of both, if you wish.

Feng shui is not magic and it cannot change things in your world overnight or get rid of all of life's difficulties, although it is a positive form of creative gardening. It can enhance your periods of good fortune and support you in times of misfortune, depending on your intention and beliefs. Another way to describe feng shui is "the placement of all objects". In other words, how any object is arranged with other objects is called feng shui.

In short, gardening with feng shui will enhance your life, and your creative gardening skills. Always remember the basic law of life and gardening: you reap what you sow. When you plant seed of kindness, truthfulness, consideration, and reliability, this is what you will harvest. And adapting this very ancient Chinese earth science to this modern living environment is an easy and effective way to enhance all that you sow in your garden and your life.

In conclusion, anybody can undertake creative gardening. From feng shui to simply creating the garden of your dreams. From spalshes of color to a futuristic themed garden. It's your choice. That's what makes creative gardening so much fun and fulfilling.

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