Feng Shui Knowledge 500: What kind of trees should be planted around the courtyard?

Thirteen auspicious courtyard plants 1. Palm, also known as palm tree. It has ornamental value, the trunk can also be used as pavilion pillars, etc. The brown hair can be used as medicine. Its function is to reduce astringency and stop bleeding. It is mainly used to treat vomiting blood and metrorrhagia. It has the function of generating wealth and protecting wealth in Feng Shui. 2. Orange tree, that is, orange tree. "Orange" and "auspicious" are homophones, symbolizing good luck. The red and yellow fruits are full of festive colors. Potted tangerines are important decorations in people's homes during the New Year. The tangerine leaves have the function of soothing the liver and relieving depression, which can bring joy to the home. . 3. Bamboo. Su Dongpo said: "It is better to eat without meat than live without bamboo." Bamboo is a symbol of elegance and refinement. It is not afraid of the winds from the southeast and northwest, and can also become a feng shui protective forest for the home. 4. Chun tree. "Zhuangzi? Xiaoyaoyou" says: "In ancient times, there were big chun trees, and eight thousand years was considered autumn." Therefore, the chun tree is a sign of longevity, and later generations also used it as a proxy for father. It has the functions of protecting the house and praying for longevity in Feng Shui. . 5. Locust tree. The locust tree is hard and can be used as a greening tree or a street tree. It is considered to represent "Lu" in Feng Shui. In ancient times, the imperial court planted three locust trees and nine thorns, and the ministers and officials sat under them. Those who faced the three locust trees were the three male ones, so the locust tree was in It has the highest taste among the trees and has authority over the house. 6. Cassia tree. According to legend, there is an osmanthus tree in the middle of the moon. Osmanthus fragrans is also known as osmanthus. The cinnamon branches can be used as medicine, and their functions are to drive away wind evil and harmonize. Song Zhiwen's poem goes: "The osmanthus falls in the middle of the moon, and the fragrance of the sky floats outside." Osmanthus symbolizes nobility. In summer, osmanthus is fragrant and is a natural air freshener. 7. Ganoderma lucidum. Ganoderma lucidum is warm in nature and sweet in taste, replenishes essence and qi, strengthens muscles and bones, has ornamental effects, and is a sign of longevity. It has been regarded as an auspicious object since ancient times. Ganoderma lucidum is held in the mouth of a deer or a crane to celebrate birthdays, which is a common theme in auspicious pictures. 8. Plum. The plum tree has strong adaptability to the soil. Its five-petaled flowers are noble and wealthy. Its five petals mean "the five blessings of plum blossoms", which can improve the blessings of the home. 9. Banyan tree. It means "tolerance is great, and to be strong is to be without desire". Residents can use this to encourage themselves to help improve their self-cultivation. 10. Jujube tree. Planting jujube trees in the courtyard means that you will have a son early and everything will be done quickly. 11. Pomegranate. It contains the auspicious omen of having many children and good fortune, and is very auspicious of wealth. 12. Grapes. Grapevines twining around each other symbolize intimacy. Since ancient times, there has been a saying of meeting under the grape trellis on Chinese Valentine's Day. In summer, cooling off under the shade of grapes is also one of life's great pleasures. 13. Begonia. The flowers bloom brightly, filling the house with wealth, and the flowers of Tangdi symbolize brotherly harmony and happiness. Eight Great Exorcism Plants 1. Peach tree. "Thousands of households always replace old talismans with new peaches." Peach trees are the essence of the five elements, so during the Chinese New Year, peach talismans are always hung on the door to ward off hundreds of ghosts. 2. Willow tree. Willow is the name of a star and is one of the twenty-eight constellations. The willow tree also has the effect of exorcising evil spirits. Just like the peach tree, a willow branch inserted in the door can exorcise evil spirits. 3. Ai. The color of moxa was used as an honorific for the elderly in ancient times, and the moxa leaves can be used as fuel for moxibustion treatment after processing. During the Dragon Boat Festival, mugwort is made into "aihu" and worn on the body, which can ward off evil spirits and eliminate filth. 4. Ginkgo tree. The ginkgo tree is more than a thousand years old. Because it blooms at night, no one can see it, and it contains mysterious power. Therefore, many talismans for town houses are carved from ginkgo wood. 5. Cypress. He is upright and upright, and is respected as the leader of hundreds of trees. The wood is delicate and fragrant. It is majestic and can drive away evil spirits. 6. Cornus officinalis. "I know from afar that when brothers climb high, there will be one less person planting dogwood everywhere." Dogwood is an auspicious plant with a strong fragrance and can be used as medicine. It was an ancient custom to wear a dogwood bag on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar to ward off evil spirits. 7. Soapberry. Most of them are in China and Japan, and they are especially respected among plants because they are strong and spherical like a loquat, green when raw and yellow when ripe, and have a core like a bead inside, which is what Buddhism calls "Bodhi seed", which is used to carry rosary beads in series. It can ensure peace. 8. Gourd. It has many seeds and is native to India. In Feng Shui, gourds are plants that can ward off evil spirits. They also have the meaning of having many children and bringing good fortune. The ancients often planted them in front of and behind their houses