Nowadays, as people’s lives improve, they pay more attention to the feng shui of their homes. Many families choose to plant green trees in front of their houses, which can both decorate and beautify the surroundings and protect the homeowners from unfortunate events and attract good luck into the house. Feng shui books have pointed out that if you plant these types of trees in front of your house, fortune will flow in like a torrent and even the poor will become rich. Here are some options you should consider:
1. Banyan tree
Our ancestors used to say: “Plant bananas behind, banyan in front,” meaning that the banyan tree is very suitable to be planted in front of the house. The banyan tree has slender, tall trunks that do not block sunlight or hinder wind from blowing into the house. Its leaves do not fall much, so they do not affect the scenery inside the house. In addition, our ancestors believed that planting banyan trees in front of the house enhances positive energy and reduces negative energy, thereby bringing peace and good luck to the whole family.
2. Ornamental coconut tree
The ornamental coconut tree has the ability to purify the air and maintain a clean, cool living environment, so many families choose to plant it in front of their houses. Moreover, the ornamental coconut tree brings good luck and prosperity to the homeowners, helping their business thrive and their children be well-behaved and diligent in their studies.
3. Citrus trees
Many people plant citrus trees to harvest fruits without knowing that they also have positive feng shui meanings, making them suitable for planting in front of the house.
In feng shui, citrus trees have round and lush leaves, heavy branches and fruits, which symbolize wealth and prosperity. The more fruits the tree bears, the more abundant and prosperous the fortune will be.
4. Oleander tree
Oleander is a common tree in Vietnam. It provides shade and has positive feng shui meanings, so many families choose to plant it in front of their homes. Let’s learn more about this tree!
According to folklore, planting oleander trees in front of the house brings both hidden and visible treasures, including money and wealth. From a feng shui perspective, oleander trees represent career and wealth. Families who want their children to succeed in their careers will plant oleander trees in front of their houses. Planting them in the back, on the other hand, will hinder career development.
5. Sesame plant
There is a lot of advice to plant sesame plants for feng shui reasons in front of the house. This is because the front door is where various energies converge, including both positive and negative energies. To counterbalance the negative energy and bring in positive energy, people often place objects or plants with positive energy there.
Sesame plants, with their red flowers, symbolize good luck and happiness, helps dispel negative energy, and brings luck and fortune to the family. It can be said that sesame plants are a perfect choice that many families love nowadays. The beautiful and eye-catching shape, as well as the size, can vary depending on the needs of each family.
6. Pine tree
In feng shui, pine trees represent perseverance and longevity because they can survive and thrive in harsh environmental conditions. Moreover, pine trees are believed to ward off evil spirits and negative influences, bringing peace and prosperity to the homeowners. Therefore, pine trees are one of the recommended trees to plant in front of the house for good feng shui.
7. Bamboo
Although bamboo has a slender and delicate appearance, it still stands firm and strong against rain, wind, and harsh conditions. This plant symbolizes strong vitality, longevity, and unity because it grows in clusters. For this reason, many people believe that planting bamboo in front of the house can dispel bad luck and bring good luck and peace to the homeowners.