The ancients planted trees and geomantic omen.

As the saying goes, "predecessors planted trees, and later generations enjoyed the cool." In the past, rural people liked to plant trees, even in the open space in front of their houses, they would plant some fruit trees. This can not only beautify the courtyard, but also make use of the open space. In addition, these planted fruit trees grow up and have fruit to eat, so people can enjoy the cool under the trees. If it is under some old trees, it is a good place to enjoy the cool. However, there is actually a saying that trees are planted in front of and behind the house, and trees cannot be planted casually. What does the rural saying "there is a big tree in front of the house, but no one in the house" mean? Can we plant trees in front of the house?

Planting trees in front of and behind the house is different in different places because of the differences in customs and culture. Among them, it is widely circulated that "no mulberry is planted before, no willow is planted after, and no ghosts are left in the courtyard to clap their hands". It is said that mulberry trees should not be planted in front of the house, willow trees should not be planted behind the house, and poplar trees should not be planted in the yard. In some places, there is a saying that there are no trees before and no flowers after. In fact, it is similar to the saying that "there are big trees in front of the house, but there is no one in the house", which means trying not to plant some tall trees in front of the house, otherwise it will be bad for the residents in the house. Is this superstition or truth? Let's continue to look down together!

To be clear, trees can be planted in front of and behind the house. Planting trees in front of the house can not only beautify the home environment, but also enjoy the cool in summer and shelter from the wind and rain in winter, and it will not be too cold indoors. The tree in this proverb refers to the "big tree", that is to say, the trees planted in front of and behind the house should be selective, just as some tall trees cannot be planted in front of the house.

First of all, the trees in front of the house are taller than tall trees, which is not conducive to indoor lighting. China is located in the northern hemisphere, and the sun always faces south. Since ancient times, the best orientation for building houses in China is to sit facing south, so that the indoor light is good, the ventilation is good, and it has the advantages of warm in winter and cool in summer. If some tall trees are planted in front of the house, we will know that the previous house was a tile-roofed house or a thatched house, and such houses were not very tall. The trees in front of the house are too high, the indoor lighting is not good, there is no sunshine in the house all the year round, it is easy to get wet, and the house is prone to insects.

Secondly, the house has no sunshine all the year round, which is not good for the occupants. Trees will not only affect the lighting of the house, but also the house will be humid without sunlight all the year round, which is easy to breed some viruses and pests. The sun can not only irradiate, but also sterilize. In a house without sunshine for a long time, people are not happy to live in it. It is extremely harmful to their health for a long time, and may also lead to frequent diseases.

Thirdly, the tree in front of the house is too high, which is a safety hazard. As the old saying goes, a big tree attracts wind, and a big tree attracts wind. When it is windy and rainy, branches are easily blown off, which can easily crush houses and cause harm to residents. Especially in thunderstorm weather, relatively tall trees are easily struck by lightning. Other very tall trees have developed underground roots, and some will grow out of the ground, destroying the foundation of the house and making the house unstable. If the house is rebuilt later, it's hard to say, and it will cost a lot of money.

Trees can be planted in front of and behind the house, but the trees planted must be carefully considered. Try not to plant trees that are too high or too close to the house. This is also for the safety and health of family members, so it is still meaningful today. I hope that when you plant trees in front of your house, you can consider a sentence handed down by the ancients, "There are big trees in front of your house, and no one lives there."