SCIENTIFIC VASTU | TREES AND PLANTS | An Architect Explains

One enters the house compound through the Main Gate. Usually if space is available, people like to have a small garden in the front as well as at the back of the Site. Vastu Shastra lays down guidelines on all aspects of house designing, including the planting of auspicious trees and plants around the house.  

Listed here are some Vastu Guidelines for trees and plants. Since Vastu is a science, every guideline is based on logic and scientific reasoning. As an Architect, I have attempted to explain these guidelines rationally and scientifically, under the following headings, so that you have a choice and can decide what you want to follow or what you don’t, instead of looking at Vastu as a superstition:

What trees should be planted in the house garden according to Vastu Shastra?
Where should the trees be planted in the plot according to Vastu?
Which plants should be planted in the house garden according to Vastu?

 


WHAT TREES SHOULD BE PLANTED IN THE HOUSE GARDEN ACCORDING TO VASTU SHASTRA?
Some of the auspicious trees according to Vastu, that are good for the inmates are described below along with their usefulness:
PEEPAL TREE – It is also known as the Aswatha tree. Scientists have found that oxygen is produced in large amounts by the leaves of this tree and it is found in high concentration under the branches, probably due to the thick foliage. Hence it is considered very healthy to circumambulate this tree in the morning. Probably it is for this reason that it is considered a sacred tree and is worshiped in India. It is usually found near temples or temples are erected near Peepal trees. It has a very long life and can survive for centuries. It is prohibited from being cut. However, it is not suitable near a house, since it has far spreading roots which can affect the foundation of the building.
NEEM TREE – This tree has great medicinal value and its extract is used in pesticides. Neem leaf is used for curing many diseases like leprosy, eye disorders, intestinal worms, skin ulcers, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, gum disease (gingivitis), and liver problems. Its twigs are used to brush teeth and neem oil is used in physiotherapy. Since neem leaves are very bitter, a mixture of neem leaves, tender green mango and jaggery is eaten on Ugadi or the New Year in South India, as a symbolic gesture, that one is prepared to face the sweet, sour and bitter experiences of the coming year with equanimity. Therefore, this is a good tree to have in a house garden.

MANGO TREE – Most parts of the mango tree have medicinal value. It’s leaves are used as a pesticide, and its twigs are used for brushing teeth. The tender leaves of the mango tree contain tannins called anthocyanidins, which help in treating early diabetes.  Its leaves are used for puja purposes. It is considered very auspicious if the dead are cremated using mango tree fire-wood. Then of course, mango fruit is the king among fruits and very tasty. The raw mangoes are used for making pickles and as a vegetable.  Mango trees also have a very long life and can survive for 400-500 years. Obviously, this is also a very useful tree to have in your garden.

JACK-FRUIT TREE – Jackfruit is an Ayurvedic tree used for the treatment of wounds, Bell’s palsy, improving the body strength, diarrhea, skin diseases and cases of poisoning. Like the ‘mango tree, the jack-fruit tree also produces very tasty, seasonal, fruit in large numbers. The yellow juicy kernels inside the jackfruit are used to make different types of sweets and halvas. The raw fruit kernels are cut into strips and made into tasty jackfruit chips, a speciality of Kerala. The Jack-fruit’s seeds are also nutritious and are used like a vegetable in South India. The beautiful yellow coloured wood from this tree is used to make furniture, doors, windows etc. Its leaves are considered auspicious and are used for puja. Therefore, it is useful and can be planted in your garden.

BANANA TREE – The tender saplings of the banana tree are used for decorating doors of houses, pandals etc, during functions and festivals as they are symbols of prosperity and wealth. . Almost every part of the plant has some sort of economic or medicinal use. Bananas are available through the year and are very nutritious. Banana fruit is the best source for instant energy and are rich in potassium. Raw bananas are cooked and eaten like a vegetable. Banana leaves are used for eating traditional meals as they can be used and thrown and so are considered hygienic. The skin of the fruit is used in dyeing. The sap contains tannin and is used as marking ink.  From the dried leaf stalks, fibres can be made and they can form a sound kind of string and are also used for tying fences, etc. A lot of illnesses can be treated with concoctions made from the roots, stem, flowers, and leaves of the tree. As far as usefulness is concerned, only one other plant can compete with the `Banana Tree` and that is the coconut. So this is  a must-have in your garden.

COCONUT TREE – Every part of this tree is useful. The tender coconut water is a very healthy, cool, low fat drink. The coconut flesh is used in South Indian cooking in large amounts and gives it a distinctive flavour. The oil extracted from coconut is used in cooking as well as a hair oil. Coir is a very useful by-product which is used in making mats, carpets etc. The leaves of the coconut tree are weaved and used as roofing for huts by the poor. Its dry leaves are also used as fire-wood. It has a long life of about 100-150 years and is prohibited from being cut. Due to its usefulness it is considered a sacred tree. Hence it is considered a must, in every one’s garden.

SANDAL WOOD TREE-  Sandalwood is the second most expensive wood in the world, after African blackwood. Both the wood and the oil produce a distinctive fragrance that has been highly valued for centuries. The wood is used to make exquisite handicrafts. Sandalwood paste when applied on the forehead, cools the head, and so is used in temples and in hot places like Kerala. The sandalwood is used to make incence sticks. It is very rare to find sandalwood trees and hence there have been so many instances of robbers cutting down trees in the middle of the night, if found in any house compound. If you like this fragrant tre, it is a good idea to try and grow one- but you may need to secure it!
ACCORDING TO VASTU SHASTRA, WHERE SHOULD THE TREES BE PLANTED IN THE PLOT?

Smaller shrubs– may be planted on the East or North sides, but no trees should be planted in the North-East corner as they block the useful morning sun rays.

Tall trees– like Coconut can be planted in the South-West, West sides but should should not be too close to a building as they block the sunlight completely. A tree should be planted such that it’s shadow should not fall on the house, at least between 9.A.M to 3P.M.

Large trees– like Peepal, Banyan should not be located too near the house as their roots can damage the foundation and compound wall. Also, the large trees absorb most of the sunlight, meaning these positive rays will not be received by the building.

Good trees– that can be planted in a house compound are useful trees like coconut, neem, betel, sandalwood, lemon, pineapple, bilva, almond, jackfruit, pomegranate, mango, amla, and katha.

Avoid flowering trees in gardens: Reason – They shed leaves during the summer.

Trees with insects, worms, honey bees, bumble bee, owls, serpents, should be avoided for obvious reasons.

If a tree must be removed because it is inauspicious or for other reasons, the day before cutting the tree, one should express regret to the tree, and it must be removed from its rooting. A new tree should be planted in its place within the next three months. This is a way of conserving nature.

ACCORDING TO VASTU SHASTRA, WHICH PLANTS ARE TO BE GROWN IN THE HOUSE GARDEN?

TULASI (BASIL) – It is also known as holy Basil and it is always good to grow a Tulasi plant on one’s property. Tulasi should be located on the North, North-East, or East sides of the house, or in front of the house. Tulasi is a medicinal plant and is used extensively in Ayurvedic medicines. It purifies the blood and improves the digestive system. It is believed to be useful in treating many types of diseases. Hence it is recommended to eat a few leaves every day. Its probably for this reason, that it is considered a sacred plant and used in daily worship.

Thulsi is a sacred plant and used in daily worship

THORNY PLANTS – Thorny plants should not be planted near the house. Cactus should not be planted at all. Thorny plants other than roses have a negative energy. Ideally all thorny plants should be pulled up and destroyed. The reason could be that the thorns can hurt you when you brush past them.

JASMINE – In general, plants with sweet smelling flowers like jasmine, red lotus, blue lotus etc are good in the house compound as they give out a pleasant perfume, and can also be used in daily worship. Flowers like the Jasmine are stringed together and used as a decoration on the hair by Indian ladies. Moreover, as these flowers are produced round the year, they are always available.

Jasmine flowers are used to string garlands and for pooja

CREEPERS – Creepers or other plants should not be grown using the building or compound wall as a support as their clingers will  slowly creep into tiny cracks in the walls and gradually widen them as they grow, causing damage and seeepage of water through the walls. Creepers should only be grown in a garden, and they should have their own independent supports. A creeper like a money plant can be grown within the house  but should not be grown outside, using a tree for support.

FLOWER POTS – Flower pots should not be kept on the  compound wall  in the North, East or North-East as they will block the useful morning sunlight coming in from these directions. Flower pots and decorative plants can be placed on the ground in these directions, but they should  not grow taller than 3 feet.

LAWNS AND WATER BODIES– Lawns should be in the East or the North.  A small water-fall of three to four feet or a water body  can  be constructed in the East or the North leaving the North-East corner. If there is a swimming pool in the garden, it should be in  the North or North-East direction, so that the people using the pool benefit from the sun rays and also, the water will get purified by the  U.V rays of the Sunlight.

BENCHES – Benches are useful in big gardens and can be placed in the open space in the East and the North direction so that people sitting in these directions, can benefit from the useful sun rays.

This post was about the Vastu guidelines regarding the useful trees and plants that can be planted in a House garden. One passes through the front garden to reach the front Verandah and it is adjacent to the Car Porch. Read about the Vastu guidelines for these spaces, here:




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286 thoughts on “SCIENTIFIC VASTU | TREES AND PLANTS | An Architect Explains

  • March 23, 2021 at 4:24 am
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    Hi ,
    I wanted to do plotting of 1.5 K to 2 K sq ft in 20 K sq plot .
    pl suggest what plants / trees I can plant before selling the plots .
    plot size approx 35 x 40 ft

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  • January 11, 2021 at 6:01 am
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    Can I plant devadaru in my house compund.is it good for house

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  • December 23, 2020 at 5:26 pm
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    Is it good or bad to have sandlewood tree near house. Please guide.

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  • April 22, 2020 at 9:14 pm
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    Sir, One thing I like to know about the submerged tube well that I have bored in Southeast corner, is it alright ?

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  • April 13, 2020 at 9:43 pm
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    I have a coconut tree in my house compound at northeast side & one arjune tree at north side , can I continue?

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  • March 13, 2020 at 8:08 am
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    I’m from india.infront my home there is old well nd anjeer tree is grown.we close the well nd anjeer tree becomes big now anjeer tree is in front of my home.pls suggest some solution for this ..we r experiencing back to back bad incidentents accident health issues nd many more ..can anjeer tree in front of my home is bad for us ….?

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  • September 8, 2019 at 1:21 am
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    Hi, we have a mango tree plant at the main gate of our house which is east facing

    Should we keep it

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  • August 26, 2019 at 7:44 am
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    Is it good to have bamboo tree and been tree in front of house

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  • August 22, 2019 at 9:54 am
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    Hi..we are living in a rented accommodation n we have huge trees of banyan, peepal etc infront of our house as there is a park opposite our house..these trees are grown along side throughout.. kindly suggest if anything can be done.thanks

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  • August 16, 2019 at 5:25 am
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    Hi sir,
    My house is facing Easting.
    Infront we planted Throny plant , could you please suggest can we grown or not. and please let me know what all plants can be planted infront of house which gives an positive energy in home and peacefulness.

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  • June 16, 2019 at 3:38 am
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    Sir,
    I greatly appreciate you for your knowledge -packed article.
    But there is a belief that lemon tree should not be planted.
    Is it true? If true why? What shall be the consequence if it is planted?

    Reply
  • May 14, 2019 at 6:00 pm
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    Hi,

    A friend gifted us a Bonsai tree that is 25 years old. We have kept it in our Farm. Can you. Pls Advise if we can keep it in our farm or do we need to Give it away? If we can keep. It, where in the farm can we keep it? If we have to give it away, who or where do we gift it to? Pls Advise.

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  • April 27, 2019 at 1:16 am
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    We have a plot (empty-yet to construct) which is trapezium shaped and facing North-east. An Ekkadayele-Arka plant (shrub) with white flowers has grown in the north-west corner. Is it inauspicious and can it be removed? Thanks in advance!!

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  • April 4, 2019 at 8:19 am
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    hai sir,

    we have a big neem tree in middle of our house infront of main doors line can it be like that?

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  • April 1, 2019 at 3:37 pm
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    HI,

    Can we have tamarind tree in the house garden?

    Thanks

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  • March 26, 2019 at 4:38 am
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    Hi, in my garden parijatham plant is there which is of above 5’ height. But recently only that plant was dried I all the plants. Is it auspices

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  • March 22, 2019 at 9:26 pm
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    Can we plant panneer pushpam tree in the house?

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  • January 4, 2019 at 9:57 pm
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    Is it auspicious to plant neem and bel tree togather and in which direction

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  • December 27, 2018 at 9:55 pm
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    Sir, we have a big mango tree at front of the plot ( width of the plot is 11 mtr) near the compound wall . distance of the house to be constructed is 7 mtr from the mango tree shall I cut it or keep it.

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  • October 23, 2018 at 8:04 pm
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    We have almond tree adjoining to entry gate of house and it cover complete window of one of bed room please advise it is good to have almond tree in that place.

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  • September 22, 2018 at 9:18 pm
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    where is the correct location to plant chembakam plant in a house

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  • September 22, 2018 at 6:56 pm
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    An informative article… Thank you.
    Hi,
    Thank you for the appreciation.
    Admin

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  • August 25, 2018 at 1:42 am
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    Respected Sir:

    My house is facing North East.
    Can you please suggest any live plant to around the house to avoid quarrels between husband and wife.
    Hi,
    I dont think any plant will prevent quarrels between spouses. But it is good to have geenery near a house. have short shrubs and creepers, climbers like bougainvillae.
    Admin

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  • August 25, 2018 at 1:37 am
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    Thank you for sharing the great information. I learned good information from your article.
    Hi,
    Thank you for taking the time to leave an appreciative comment.
    Admin

    Reply
  • August 23, 2018 at 5:36 am
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    Sir can I plant Ashoka and Kadam trees outside of my house just in front of my house.
    Hi,
    You can but remember that they will obstruct light to your house.
    Admin

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  • July 5, 2018 at 2:16 am
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    Is it ok to plant karuveppilai plant in front of the main door of the house in the garden
    Hi,
    Avoid any tree in front of the main door.
    Admin

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  • June 17, 2018 at 4:25 am
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    Sir my house is east facing house. We have little space in the back yard. Can we place lemon tree over there.
    Hi,
    Yes you can do that.
    Admin

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  • June 15, 2018 at 12:07 am
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    Sir, I am Ravi which side of the house is Planting Nellikka plant is suitable ? ……
    Hi,
    You can have it near the NE side but not in the NE corner.
    Admin

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  • May 24, 2018 at 7:52 pm
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    Hello sir,
    Good day.
    I have my house facing west. There is an almond tree to the left of the house entrance. Is it good to have it or should it be removed? Please guide.
    Hi,
    Almond tree is a useful tree and so it can be retained. According to me there is no need to remove it.
    Admin

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  • May 12, 2018 at 7:11 pm
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    Hello sir ,
    There is a jujube (ber) tree in front of main gate of my home . Should I cut it down , because I have heard that it is not good as per vastu
    Hi,
    Avoid having any tree right in front of your gate or main door.
    Admin

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  • May 4, 2018 at 7:04 am
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    Sir I have nearly 20 flower pots with different plants, like money plant, chamanthi, tulasi etc. I am staying in independent rented house, north facing with compound wall four side. Kindly suggest me which side should not keep the pots.
    Hi,
    Keep the thulasi in the NE corner. the rest you can keep wherever you like, along the compound walls.
    Admin

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  • May 2, 2018 at 1:17 am
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    We have two badam trees in front of my house facing north. Some of my friends saying badam is not auspicious to have in front of house. My family wants to cut those trees. Personally I dislike to cut them down.Need your advice pl.
    Hi,
    Badam tree is a useful tree. So according to me, you need not cut it.
    Admin

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  • April 29, 2018 at 11:58 pm
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    dear sir,
    i like datura tree and planted it in a pot ,but my wife is telling this should not be grown in the compound
    Hi,
    Datura has egg- shaped fruits, covered with prickles. So it can cause harm to a person who passes near it. That is why it is not preferred though it has medicinal benefits. If you need it for some specific purpose, then keep it but at a safe distance from your pathway in the garden.
    Admin

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  • April 28, 2018 at 6:37 pm
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    In my plot, Northwest side three Shami tree’s are there, one tree branch is centre of plot, effect for construction.. pls explain cutting the branch is good or bad.. some vastu consultant says Shami tree’s cutting is not good.. pls suggest me for further…
    Thanks..
    Hi,
    Any tree that affects the construction should be cut down.
    Admin

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  • April 24, 2018 at 4:15 am
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    Sir i want to buy a plot which direction is ne,in fron of my plot is road after and then a medh of a talab.on the bondaries of talab a peepal tree which morning shadow 2hr on my plot it is good or not.2 thing on the north corner after the road the shadow of bamboo tree also fallen2 hr on morning on my plot what can i do buy it or not

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  • April 14, 2018 at 11:29 pm
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    I have planted Peepal and banyan tree in pots for puja purposes.Can I do it?
    Hi,
    According to me, you can do that.
    Admin

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  • April 4, 2018 at 11:40 am
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    Namaskar,
    My house faces east. The drive way is towards south which goes towards west end of the compound. The south west is open And wide. So, what tree should I plant and where ? Some part at north, east, south and full west side open.
    thank u
    Hi,
    Plant tall, leafy trees in the SW and West and shorter, less bushy trees or shrubs in the North and East.
    Admin

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  • March 17, 2018 at 10:46 pm
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    Hello, we are planning to plant a Banana tree in our factory. First of all, can we plant banana tree in the factory premises? If yes, which is a better side as per vastu to plant banana tree in the factory?
    Please let us know quickest.
    Regards. Bhavin Pabari – Swaziland
    Hi,
    Banana tree grows in clumps and spreads. so keep it away from the house and not in the Ne corner.
    Admin

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  • February 21, 2018 at 2:14 pm
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    Is a part of banyan tree along my compound wall with dangling roots going down in the soil bad for my plot vastu n architectural wise ? This is in the south n south west corner of the plot .
    Hi,
    Banyan tree spreads and has extensive roots. So it is not advisable to have such a big tree so close to the house, unless it is at least 20′ away.
    Admin

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  • January 28, 2018 at 3:19 am
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    Hi sir ,
    I have sapota plant .my house is facing south. Southwest .can I plant that sapota plant
    Hi,
    Yes you can have a sapota tree in the SW.
    Admin

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  • January 15, 2018 at 2:50 am
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    Hi sir,
    I own a flat, so is it good to plant a lemon in pot? Which is the right location to place the lemon plant pot?
    Hi,
    Nothing wrong with having a lemon tree in a pot.
    Admin

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  • January 10, 2018 at 8:26 pm
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    Dear sir,
    In our house we have a fig tree (anjeer) we are planning to cut it out but some people says that cutting the fig is a wrong idea as this tree is gods tree or something else after cutting some bad things can happen to that family. Is this true? why we plan to cut the tree is it has grown on the odd part of the house and its height is also getting more day by day. Need your suggestion s on this, early response will be highly appreciated.
    Thank you
    Hi,
    Fig tree is useful but attracts birds and the fruits falling around the tree can create a mess. If you feel it is getting overbearing, you could prune it down regularly.
    Admin

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  • January 1, 2018 at 3:31 pm
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    Growing Parijat tree in garden is attracting snakes?
    Hi Veeresha,
    I am not aware of the parijat tree attracting snakes. I have heard that snakes are drawn to sandal wood trees, but even that I am not sure.
    Admin

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  • December 20, 2017 at 1:44 am
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    Sir my question is can we plant betel plant in homes or not. It creates any problem?
    Hi,
    Betel nut plant is a useful plant and hence can be grown within the compound.
    Admin

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  • December 19, 2017 at 3:42 am
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    Namhastey,

    Nice to read about plant in house and there use, you have replied so many peoples too. I have one question on my house backyard i have planted one pomegranate plant three years back, who ever visited in house and saw that plant advice us to remove it, as per them Pomegranate is not good for house owner’s.
    Please do suggest us what to do, or what is correct. Plant is in South side.
    Regards
    Akhil P Gupta
    Hi Akhil,
    Pomegrante is a useful plant, so it is okay to have it in the garden. Maybe because it has thorns, people have discouraged you from keeping it.
    Admin

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  • December 11, 2017 at 6:26 am
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    Hi sir,
    in my plot their is an coconut tree , which occupies more space ,
    so is it fine , if i remove tree from site?
    is any bad factors which will affect me after removing it?
    please suggest.
    Hi Narendra,
    You should get it removed by a specialist.
    Admin

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  • November 29, 2017 at 2:47 am
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    One Gulmohor tree was planted at NE corner of our house one year ago, now some people are advising it is not good as per vastu.
    I want to know : Is it true ?
    Hi Prabhat Kumar,
    A spreading tree like a Gulmohar in the NE blocks off the useful morning sunlight. BUt if you feel it is not affecting the sunlight much, then there is no need to remove it.
    Admin

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  • October 12, 2017 at 10:58 am
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    We have a three year old dates tree in the north east part of the ishaan kone facing house.Although it looks good but it’s leaves are having spike shaped horns, Should we cut it and plant other tree as it is inside the house and near the entry gate.
    Praveen Bhargava
    Hi Praveen,
    A tree in the NE should actually be avoided as it can cut off the sunlight to the house. So efore you cut down the existing tree to replace it with another tree, give it a thought. If you feel the light to the house is not getting affected, then leave it as it is.
    Admin

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  • October 8, 2017 at 8:44 am
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    My house is in the face of north.. I have planted a jack fruit tree in the north east side…. It is gainful fr my house.
    Hi Kanhaiya,
    A tre in the NE is not ideal as it can affect the sunlight coming to the house. But if you feel it does not affect the light much, leave it as it is since it is a useful tree.
    Admin

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  • October 6, 2017 at 3:33 am
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    Hi sir
    Small lemon tree if planted in pots and kept near the home is considered auspicious or not ?
    Hi Mahesh,
    Any plant/tree that is useful is considered auspicious.
    Admin

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  • October 1, 2017 at 12:32 am
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    dear sir
    my house is facing towards west. and other one is facing exact opposite (joint family).
    both the house has planted with badam tree in front of entrance but at a side.
    will it harms by negativity as there is always bad things happening such as court,hospital etc..
    please suggest
    Hi,
    As long as the tree is not blocking the light to your house, it is okay to have it.
    Admin

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  • September 11, 2017 at 2:57 am
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    Sir ,
    Our’s is east facing house. We have banyan tree in front of the house with in 10 steps distance and in south-east direction. Please tell me is it anything bad. sir.
    Hi,
    Banyan tree spreads and has extensive roots. So it is not advisable to have such a big trree so close to the house.
    Admin

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  • September 9, 2017 at 10:50 pm
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    Whether growing pomegranate tree is good in front of home..which location is good for growing that plant..my neighbour said its not growing in front of home and advised to plant at back side of home..
    Hi Priya,
    Pomegranate is a useful plant. But it is always best to grow fruit trees in the backyard.
    Admin

    Reply
  • September 4, 2017 at 6:03 am
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    My house is facing nort side. Which side I can plant mango tree? I have space in east and north side space, is it good for planting mango tree?
    Hi Shazz,
    Plant th mango tree in a spot where it does not cut off the sunlight entering your house.
    Admin

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  • September 3, 2017 at 2:20 pm
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    Dear sir,
    The information you provided is much helpful.
    My house faces north. There is a road inffro t of my house
    After the road there is a compound wall of others.
    Can I plant trees like mango , prepay, neem, pomogranate ets between their compound wall and the road.
    These trees may appear to be infront of my gate but there is a road in between
    Kindly suggest if it is OK
    Thank you very much.
    Hi Vijayalakshmi,
    You can do whatever you want within your property. But outside your property, you have no control. Even if there is no objection the plants that you plant can be felled or removed.
    Admin

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  • August 6, 2017 at 6:05 pm
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    Hello sir, we r going to buy a west facing plot with very old house.but we have little bit confusion for this west facing.but our first choice is north and east facing only.west facing auspicious or not . please need Ur advice
    Hi Rajeswari,
    Go to my post on West Facing Plots.
    Admin

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  • August 2, 2017 at 11:24 am
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    Hello,
    I would like to know about Banana plant. Is it good to plant a Banana tree in the house and if it is, then in which direction. Because a lot of people have asked us to remove the tree immediately
    Hi,
    Locate banana plantings well away from property lines (6 to 10 feet), as their ability to spread may cause problems to neighbors who do not want them in their yard. Promptly remove any banana shoots that show up where they are not wanted to keep the clump under control. Controlling bananas is a big issue, so it is not advisable to have them in a small compound.
    Admin

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  • July 23, 2017 at 8:37 am
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    In which direction sonchapha should placed in garden

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  • July 19, 2017 at 11:03 pm
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    I have a single coconut tree on north west side of my house. Is there any bad effects on us or our childrens.
    Hi Sham,
    Coconut is a useful tree. Only make sure that the falling leaves and fruit do not harm you or your children.
    Admin

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  • July 17, 2017 at 12:51 am
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    Hello Sir,
    Can i plant Pomegranate in my compound, if yes which direction can i plant?
    Please advice me.
    Thanks
    Apparao
    Hi Apparao,
    Yes you can plant pomegranate in your garden. Preferably in the back yard.
    Admin

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  • July 17, 2017 at 12:42 am
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    Hello Sir,
    Can i plant jack fruit in my compound, if yes which direction can i plant?
    Please advice me.
    Thanks
    Apparao
    Hi Apparao,
    Jackfruit is a useful tree. Plant it in such a way that it does not obstruct useful light to your house.
    Admin

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  • July 15, 2017 at 7:35 pm
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    Can we grow Ashwganda plant in side the house and which side to keep the same
    Inderkapoor
    Hi,
    Yes it can be grown anywhere as it is a useful medicinal plant..
    Admin

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  • July 15, 2017 at 7:25 am
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    sir, ….. Please… give me your best advise to direction(AS PER VASTU SHASTRA ) for trees plantation ( lime & ashwagandha, ashok(hempushppa),shammi,other fruits/flower)
    Hi,
    Ashoka near the boundary and in the South, West, Ashwagandha in North or East.
    Admin

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  • July 10, 2017 at 9:30 pm
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    Hello,the Jamun farming tree has been planted before the house (North face) length between house and tree is 30 feets ,because a 30 feeet road has going through between tree and house.planting Jamun Farming tree is good as per vastu shastra.
    Hi,
    As long as it is more than 10′ away, it is okay.
    Admin

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  • July 7, 2017 at 1:41 am
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    I have a kaner big plant in my home so is it good or bad for home suggest plz.
    Hi,
    If it is not in the Ne corner, it is okay.
    Admin

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  • July 3, 2017 at 12:23 am
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    Hello sir

    There is a temple in a central park in front our house on other side of 30 feet road. There is a Peepal tree also. our house is east facing. Peepal tree is exactly in east direction from our house about 40- 50 feet. there is a small Shanni,Hanuman and Dharam raj temple also under Peepal tree. Is every thing good according to vastu or pleas tell us any remedial measure. The main temple is of Shiv Parvati which iis about 60- 70 feet away.
    Hi,
    The Peepal tree should not affect you. As long as there is not much activity and sound (of pooja) emanating from the temple, it is okay.
    Admin

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  • June 29, 2017 at 10:16 pm
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    Hi,
    Now I planted a coconut tree in my house southwest corner, my friends and relatives said that single coconut tree is not good for house. What is your suggestion?
    Hi,
    A coconut tree is not ideal near a house because of its roots and falling fruits. It is suitable in a big plot and pairs look more symmetric.
    Admin

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  • June 28, 2017 at 3:16 am
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    We have 2 coconut trees in our plot and both are yielding coconuts.Can we cut the trees and construct house there? we are hindu tamil brahmins and want to know any puja is to be done for its removal? Please guide.
    Hi,
    The person cutting the coconut usually does a prayer. But you could consult a pujari as to what you should do.
    Admin

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  • June 25, 2017 at 12:11 am
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    Can I keep a jamun (navaal)tree near my house
    Hi,
    As long as it is at least 10′ away, it is okay.
    Admin

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  • June 23, 2017 at 1:42 am
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    Sir,

    My neighbor has planted a Jammun tree hardly 3 feet away from my house wall. She left for US permanently. Is it Ok to allow it to grow or will it harm my house?
    Hi,
    If you see the roots causing cracks in your compound wall, you can inform her that it need to be cut. If she refuses you may have to put an RCC barrier below to prevent the roots from spreading.
    Admin

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  • June 22, 2017 at 2:44 am
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    HI SIR,
    I HAVE A ROSE PLANT IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE AND IN A GARDEN. MY MOM AND UNCLE SAID ITS NOT GOOD TO HAVE A ROSE PLANT IN FRONT OF HOUSE IT WOULD BRING BAD LUCK IN A HOUSE AND IN PERSON LIFE ….COULD YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME IF ITS OK TO HAVE ROSE PLANT ?
    THANK YOU
    Hi,
    Though thorny plants are not preferred according to Vastu, rose plant is acceptable because it yields beautiful flowers. Only be careful not to have it near the place that you walk.
    Admin

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  • June 21, 2017 at 9:25 pm
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    Want to plant Aloe vera as someone nformed me that it fights termites.I have in the garden termites.Is it ok to plant Aloe vera.If so any particular direction. Want to plant Ashoka tree in South west .Is it ok direction. I have Champa in North East corner and another in South portion of my plot .Is it ok to keep it.
    Hi,
    Avoid trees in the NE corner. Aloe vera can be planted anywhere.
    Admin

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  • June 18, 2017 at 6:04 am
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    what is the suitable location to plant betel leaf plant?
    Hi,
    betel leaf plant is like a creeper. It can be grown on any sturdy support anywhere in the garden, according to me.
    Admin

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  • June 17, 2017 at 6:56 pm
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    Almond tree at home is it good are bad.
    Hi,
    An almond tree is useful. So it is not bad. But keep a distance of around 8-10′ from the house.
    Admin

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  • June 15, 2017 at 7:53 am
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    Lemon tree is planted in S/W corner and supari(bettle nut) tree & bela are in S/E corner in west side. they are out side of wall of ours. please guide whether it will influence as per vastu sastra.
    Hi,
    They are okay.
    Admin

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  • June 10, 2017 at 4:58 am
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    Hi sir I have two coconut tree in front of my east facing house so please advise me for any side effect. Yours rabindra naik email rabindranaik1965@gmail.com thank to advise everyone to stay safely in home
    Hi,
    As long as the trees are at least 10′ away from the house, it is okay.
    Admin

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  • May 26, 2017 at 11:15 pm
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    we are decided to buy north facing house this site for triangle cross on northeast.it can make garden.sir…tell suitable plants

    Hi,
    Keep only short flowering plants or shrubs.
    Admin

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  • May 14, 2017 at 5:09 am
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    Can we plant AThichakka tree in front of my home and a citric fruits is already planned in front of my home please comment if any problems ?

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  • May 10, 2017 at 5:07 pm
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    A tree is in frunt of my house.
    Is there any negative effect of this.
    Hi,
    As long as it is at least 10′ away, it is okay.
    Admin

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  • May 4, 2017 at 10:53 pm
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    Hello Admin, good day. I’m impressed by the way you’re taking time to answer every enquiry. And also the way you suggest alternatives to cutting a tree. Personally,
    My house is facing towards the East. So we have space only from the north east to the south east to plant a tree. And the gap between the building and the compound is around 1.5 feet.
    I want to grow a lush tree filled with leaves like Pongamia Pinnata/Millettia Pinata. Please tell me if it’s a suitable choice. If not please suggest what other lush trees I can plant in the small space that is available.
    Hi,
    Firstly, thank you. You should remember that the roots of a tree spread far and can adversely affect the foundation over time. So it is not advisable to have a tree in a small 1.5′ space. If you want a plant with lush leaves you could have a bougainvillea.
    Admin

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  • May 3, 2017 at 9:57 am
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    Hi sir,
    Can I have birds paradise plant at home. If yes where do I place it.
    Regards
    Meena
    Hi,
    If it grows to a height of more than 5′ then keep it in the West or South sides. Otherwise it can be kept in the North or East sides.
    Admin

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  • April 27, 2017 at 8:30 pm
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    Our plot is south faced but house built facing east. We are having space at both north east as well south west. Can e plant Amla tree at North east. Whether if we plant amla tree nearby water tank it will effect the tank.
    Hi,
    Yes you can do that. Make sure there is at least 8-10′ distance from the water tank.
    Admin

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  • April 22, 2017 at 4:33 am
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    i am having coconut tree on the north east corner of my plot which is planted in the common area which is morefully used by the outhouse occupants for ingress / outgress to their house. I asked the outhouse occupants if the tree can be uprooted for which they readily agreed but dont want to do it on their accord.
    Kindly advise if i can go ahead with the axing of this coconut tree as per vasthu as this tree is leaning from the common area into my site north east corner.
    Kindly advise me if there will be no implications of uprooting coconut tree which is in the north east corner of the plot , do i have to do any homma as suggested by my pandit.
    I am not able to decide please help me out.
    Hi,
    Normally, the persons cutting the coconut tree do some prayers. But you could consult a pujari as to whether you need to do something. It is better to be rid of that tree as it is in the NE corner and affecting you also.
    Admin

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  • April 22, 2017 at 4:18 am
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    In which place we can plant pathras like vilvam, amla, senbagam, arali, maghizam. Pl tell us so that we ll plant accordingly.
    Hi,
    Avoid arali in house. Amla in NE, Vilvam in NW, fruit bearing trees inthe East and flowering trees in the SW.
    Admin

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  • April 22, 2017 at 4:06 am
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    Hi, My house is facing the West and opp the Main Door we have the Thulasi planted . it is very hot and I would like to have a Neem tree planted to spread its branches and keep away the sun in teh afternnon to the exent possible. Is it advisable as per vastu to keep a neem tree in the west against the main door.
    Hi,
    It is a good idea to have a neem tree to reduce the heat. Have it in the North-west and make sure it does not cast a shadow on the main door.
    Admin

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