Garden With Beautiful Stone Design

 With year-round tropical (AKA hot) climate, we are always on the lookout for more ways to cool down. Fans, air conditioners, mist coolers? Been there, used that.                             But if you're looking for something that doesn't eat up your energy whilst cooling down - water features are your go-tos. Not just a symbol of good luck in Asian cultures, water features help to lower room temperatures too, adding a hint of zen-like calm to any space. In fact, follow these 5 simple steps, and you could be having your own feature/natural air-conditioner in no time. Step 1: Find The Perfect Spot For Your Water Feature It's all about location, location, location. Proper placement is important for optimum power supply, reducing upkeep and allowing fountain materials to look its best. Here are some tips to narrowing down the right spots: Somewhere shady : If water features are exposed to direct sunlight or (consta...

 A meditation space is an area of your home to practice mindfulness. It serves as a sanctuary and is an inspiring reminder that meditation is now part of your daily life. Having a special spot to meditate truly inspired me to make meditation a daily habit, and it was very important during the first weeks.                              Creating a space that is purposefully peaceful, cozy and relaxing can make your meditative practice even more enjoyable (and frequent). Nothing fancy, just a designated space to practice stillness and mindfulness. In my opinion, a meditation space should be welcoming and inviting to you and a reflection of yourself so go ahead and include some of your own personal touches. It can be any element, smell, sound, or object that particularly soothes your body and relaxes your mind. Think of items, such as family pictures, souvenirs from special occasions, chimes, crystals, religious ...

  A Zen garden provides the perfect spot for some relaxation and meditation. It gives the sense of tranquility and peace, recreating the essence of nature. It’s a space with a minimalist landscape with natural elements of rock, gravel, sand, and wood. Usually with plants, some  water features  and  outdoor pieces  around. A pond, sand garden and big stones, moss and lots of green will help you to create a Japanese-inspired garden atmosphere. But where to start? 1. Dry waterfall With a Zen garden, the sand or gravel represents water, so use a rake to create some waves in your ‘waterfall’. 2. Rock sculptures Carefully placed rocks are used to imitate mountains in your zen garden. This  rock garden idea  makes a great decoration! 3. Grass islands Include some grassy shapes within your gravel or sand to portray beautiful islands. 4. Wooden deck and pebbles A wooden path and pebbles from the beach create a relaxing coastal vibe. 5. Bamboo and ston...