Each of the six classic Human Design environments can be found everywhere.

Caves, Markets and Kitchens People resonate with a hardscape; these are man-made areas that define a particular space.

For example, having a yard with a fence around the perimeter creates a defined hardscape — better for Caves, Markets and Kitchens.

Mountains, Valleys and Shores people resonate with a landscape; this is more formless and changeable than the hardscape as energy around a space can shift and change with time.

For example, let’s say there are a series of break-ins in your community, this would affect hardscape and landscape people differently. The landscape group is more sensitive to the changes in the wider community than hardscape people.

Of course, while these changes may still bother the hardscape people — no one likes a break-in! — it’s important to note it could affect the landscape group in a different way. Landscape and Hardscape environments are sensitive to different things.

In Landscape Feng Shui principles, looking for the four celestial creatures in the land masses around you depicts an auspicious environment. Learning to read the wider surroundings around your home using this form of Feng Shui might be a fun practice, particularly for Mountains, Valleys and Shores people — although everyone can benefit!

Check out this post to read about how finding the four Celestial Creatures around your home can bring auspiciousness.

Define the area

Create a perimeter using plants, a fence or some other creative medium. By defining the surroundings of your space, you will create more structure and more security, helping your body to feel even more relaxed. Try to surround the entire garden with someone to create this contained hardscape.

Contain certain areas

Consider separating invasive plants like mint and other herbs, building a container garden where each item has its own pot, or creating defined garden boxes that you can plant food in. Look at your space and consider how you could contain certain areas or items.

Create a wall

How can you get creative by creating a wall of flowers, or a climbing wall of tomatoes or strawberries? Is there anyway some of your plant material could grow upwards creating shade, shelter and a sense of security and privacy?

Build in privacy

Consider if a big tree, shrub, flower wall or piece of furniture could provide you with more privacy from onlooking neighbours or traffic. Place some of your potted trees and plants around a defined sitting area to create more share and privacy.

Create a shaded area

Whether you have a little or a lot of sun, build in a feature into your garden that allows you to get out of the sun, ideally with your back protected from anyone sneaking up on you. Caves people are considered indoor people because they are the first hardscape. It’s not that you dislike the outdoors, but that being in a defined space instills a sense of security in your surroundings. Pulling away into the shade is very natural for hardscape people.

Pick Cave-like plants

What are the safe items you like to grow? Do you rely on hearty vegetables in your diet, or feel more comfortable with a small herb garden? Stick with your comfort level, and choose plants that you don’t feel intimidated by and are easy to control. You don’t want your garden to get away on you or feel like it’s getting out of control.