Garden & Exterior

Heavy, tall trees in South and West; light, short trees in North and East

Peepal (Ficus religiosa) only in West — never inside compound in residential

Neem in Northwest — medicinal air currents flow into the home

Banyan tree never inside residential compound — too dominant

Coconut palm in East or Northeast — sacred, auspicious, prosperity

Mango tree (Amra Vriksha) in the S/SW — the heavy canopy and dense root system g

Tulsi (Holy Basil) in the NE, N, or E — the most sacred plant in Indian traditio

Money plant in the North (Kubera's prosperity zone) or SE (Venus). Keep it healt

No thorny or spiny plants inside the home — they emit sharp Vedha (arrow) energy

Dead plants radiate decay (Tamas) energy — remove them immediately, the same day

Trees must not exceed the building's height — the dwelling must dominate its com

Creepers and climbing vines on only the South and West walls — these walls recei

Fruit trees in the S/SW/W garden zones — heavy productive trees ground the Earth

Large shade trees exclusively in the S/SW — their heavy canopy and massive roots

Bright flowerbeds in the N/E/NE garden — these zones must remain low, light, and

Open lawn in the N/NE/E — keeps these zones low, flat, and unobstructed as Vastu

Tree cutting requires prayer/ritual — the Vriksha Shanti ceremony honours the tr

No single lone tree in the plot center — the Brahmasthan must remain open and un

Milk-sap (Kshira-Vriksha) trees not near the dwelling — their toxic latex create

Fragrant plants at the entrance (jasmine, mogra, champa) carry positive prana in

SW compound wall must be the tallest — the anchor of the property's energy gradi

NE compound wall must be the shortest — the divine energy gateway demands maximu

South wall tall and solid — the dwelling's primary shield against Yama's energy

West wall moderately tall — the second line of the compound's heavy perimeter. B

North wall lower than South — Kubera's wealth gateway must remain open and invit

East wall lower than West — Surya's dawn gateway must remain open and inviting.

Compound walls must be of stone or brick — solid earthen materials that resonate

Light colours on N/E walls to reflect and amplify incoming energy; darker tones

Boundary pillars at even intervals create structural rhythm and energetic balanc

Fences should be non-aggressive — no metal spikes or hostile barriers. Living fe

Dense hedgerows on South and West boundaries reinforce the heavy protective zone

The main compound gate must face N, E, or NE — the three directions of wealth, v

The main gate must open inward — drawing energy, prosperity, and guests into the

Even number of compound gates (2 or 4) maintains Sama (balance) in the boundary.

Maximum open space in the NE — the compound's most valuable asset. The building

Minimum gap in the SW — the building sits closest to the SW compound wall. The n

Narrow gaps on South and West sides — the building presses closer to the S and W

Wider gaps on North and East — the building retreats from the beneficial directi

Cracked compound walls breach the property's protective boundary. All cracks mus

Retaining walls on S/W/SW reinforce the ideal slope gradient — high in the heavy

Gazebo in NW or N garden zone — the air-element direction where open-air structu

Pergola in E/N garden zone — filtering morning sunlight and providing shaded out

Outdoor kitchen, BBQ, tandoor, and all outdoor fire activities belong in the SE

Pool in NE of complex is excellent — water element in water zone

A garden fountain in the NE or N creates continuous Jala Tattva activation throu

Pond or fountain in NE garden creates perfect elemental harmony

An outdoor temple or shrine belongs in the NE (Ishaan) or E of the garden — the

A flagpole (Dhwaja Stambha) in the NE or N connects earth to sky, channeling asc

Bright outdoor lighting in the E, N, and NE garden activates solar and wealth en

South and West garden lighting should be warm, subdued, and softer than E/N/NE.

Garden paths should meander like rivers — curved paths distribute Prana evenly a

The driveway should enter from the N or E — channeling Kubera's wealth energy or

The driveway should slope gently toward the NE — following the fundamental Vastu

Outdoor seating belongs in the NW or W garden — Vayu's zone provides natural bre

The garden swing (Jhula/Hindola) belongs in the NW — Vayu's zone. The swing's pe

The clothesline belongs in the West or Southwest zone of the compound, where aft

The compost area belongs in the Northwest or West zone where Vayu (Air element)

The outdoor storage shed belongs in the SW/S/W — the heavy earth quadrant. Garde

The birdhouse or bird feeder belongs in the NW or N — the wind god's zone where

Garden sculpture placement follows the element-weight principle. Heavy stone or

Land sloping from SW to NE is auspicious — heavy to light, high to low

Soil quality is the foundation of Vastu — literally. Fertile, aromatic, well-dra

The plot must be square or rectangular for the Vastu Purusha Mandala to map corr

All excavation must begin from the Northeast — opening the divine energy gateway

Fill in the SW/S/W, cut in the NE/N/E — this creates the essential Vastu gradien

Land carries the memory of its previous use (Vasana). Former gardens, farms, and

Neighboring structures act as an extended Vastu environment. Tall buildings to t

The plot should be at or above road level — never sunken below the road. A sligh

High-tension lines over plot cause EMF radiation and Vastu disruption

Cell towers emit continuous electromagnetic radiation — a modern manifestation o