Don't place sharp-leafed plants such as this puya near a path. Modern feng shui advocates say that business success, marital bliss and even fame can be achieved by proper furniture placement in the home and balanced landscape design in the garden. The three elements needed to correctly apply chi in a garden are mountains, water and greenery. Mountains may be symbolically represented by raised planting beds, tall trees and shrubbery.
Balance is a key factor in feng shui.
The elements of mountains, water and plants must be placed fairly close to one another. Sharp items near a pathway direct sharp chi at passersby, which can disrupt their internal energy flow and create tension and stress. Meandering or circular pathways in the garden are preferred to straight paths, as a straight walkway creates fast-moving chi, which may cause feelings of discomfort. Planting a flat garden is the most common design mistake gardeners make. Different layers and levels encourage the flow of chi.