I’ve always known that fast streets and Feng Shui aren’t the best combination. With fast streets the energy flows by the home so quickly that it can create a negative impact on the home. One of the best ways to address this is with a landscape berm. A landscape berm is a raised bed in between the home and the busy street. This raised bed should include a bank of evergreen trees or shrubs to create a barrier between the home and street.

Landscape berms are great ways to block fast flowing energy, loud, noisy street sounds and they create beauty and enhance the front of the home. When  the front of the home is enhanced, good energy or Chi is attracted. And good energy supports a home and it’s occupants.

What has this got to do with me?

The home I live in has a lovely berm in front, between the street and house. A string of large evergreen shrubs run down the center and both sides are filled with beautiful flowering plants, shrubs and grasses. Or I should say, up until this spring the beautiful berm I’m describing existed.

What happened this spring? We had gale force winds and rain tear through our town and cause tremendous destruction throughout town. Large, ancient trees were toppled, homes were damaged and streets were blocked.

In my case, my lovely front berm literally had all the large trees destroyed! My view went from one of beauty, and calm inspiration to a view of the street and even worse…all the noise from the street!

It’s like suddenly finding yourself outside in front of your home naked. Everyone can
see you, you feel exposed and uncomfortable.

The noise level has gone up substantially, I no longer feel welcome in my front yard and when I look out my office window, I don’t see beauty, I see the street.

The difference in my experience of my home and front year has changed dramatically. I have to say, I REALLY appreciate all the benefits a landscape berm provides. I understood it before but now I have a much more intimate appreciation and understanding.

What am I doing about it?

Next week we’re replacing the evergreens we lost. No longer will I feel naked and exposed in our front yard! We won’t  be able to see and hear the street and our lives will slow down, and gain more clarity and beauty. When I look out my office window the view will be comforting, welcoming and inspiring.

It’s going to be a good thing!

© 2010 Harmony Life, LLC by Laurie Bornstein

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