Entrance and Ways
The front garden (Yang) should be open as it is considered the more public area, but the back (Yin) is very private.
You can invite Chi by adding colourful flowers (except thorny varieties) and a free view to your entrance door, because Chi increases with the attention it receives! The more people see your garden and be delighted by your garden-design, the more Chi will be generated and will be at your disposal.
High hedges or big, solid gates hinder the flow of the Chi. Also motorbikes or garbage bins, huge plants or sharp-edged posts should not obstruct the straight view (and energy flow!)  towards the maindoor.

Roses are very attractive plants due to their wide spectrum of colours, but around the entrance or the main door they are considered to be bad Feng Shui as the thorns are harmful and could do damage to the home owners on a physical and on the energetic level, in fact avoid all spiky plants in the front of the garden as they emit bad energy and “poison arrows”.

Paths should not be straight, as the Chi would run too quickly towards your home; instead let it meander and curve through your garden. A curved path encourages Chi to move more slowly and freely. If you already have straight paths, then allow plants to grow over them so the Chi can circulate freely around them. (see photo 1)

Photo 1

As a general rule the more energy can enter the garden, the more you will receive in the house - and the better becomes your life. So firstly you can ensure that entrances are kept clear, clean and unobstructed, so that the energy can flow easily into the garden and home.
Walls and fences can be used to support climbing plants and flowers. This adds color and height to a garden. With planning, these plants can soften sharp edges at corners thereby reducing harmful Shar Chi (see photo 2)

Photo 2
The Garden
The next step is to keep the energy staying in the garden; therefore it is important that the hedges and fences, walls etc. around the sides and back of the garden are kept in good repair.

The primary function of the garden Feng Shui is to hold the energy near to the house. This will be easier, if the middle of both the front and rear garden is kept open and low, even more important for the front garden.

Any style of garden can incorporate Feng Shui principles. The key is placement and balance of yin and yang energies. This can be done with color, plants, trees, shrubs and water features garden furniture, lightings, windchimes and other garden accessories.

 The shapes should balance each other to encourage good Feng Shui for your home and its occupants. The placement of rocks can add Yang-energy to the softer Yin-energy of the plants.

To make the good Feng Shui garden, plant a mix of flowers, shrubs and trees that will delight the senses for all seasons. Plants should be healthy, lush and well trimmed. But plants or trees, which require pruning very often, are symbolically cutting down your income.

Your garden should be treated the same as your home: keep your lawn trimmed, borders clear, patios clean, pay particular attention to your front door, make sure it is unobstructed and no paintwork is peeling on the door. Always clear blocked drains as these can have a serious effect on finances. Use either creeping plants along the wall or potted plants in front of sharp edges of sheds or the house in order to avoid being hit by the so called “poison arrows” which emits from harsh corners and edges. Don’t let the creepers overgrow or block light entering the windows.

Remove any tree stumps, plants or vegetation that are dead and check for dried or faded blooms as they all create negative chi. Hide your rubbish bins behind a screen if possible and don’t have your sitting area near them.