There are some peach trees, apricot trees and plum trees in the front and back of the house. When spring blossoms, the branches are full of flowers, showing a vibrant pastoral scene. However, in ancient times, planting trees was more particular. Some trees can't be planted in front of the house, and some trees can't be planted behind the house.
The rural proverb "three trees in front of the door, three generations of wealth in the family" is a beautiful meaning of ancient people planting trees.
First of all, ginkgo trees
Ginkgo tree is a kind of plant that people like. There is a word "silver" in its name, which is very pleasing. Ginkgo tree is a symbol of wealth, so ancient people planted several ginkgo trees in front of and behind their houses. Ginkgo trees are called living fossils, so planting ginkgo trees has unique significance.
People like to plant ginkgo trees behind their front houses, which means calm and maturity. I hope my children and grandchildren will be calm and not impulsive in everything they do. Planting three or five ginkgo trees in front of the house, on the one hand, warns future generations that they must be down-to-earth and cultivate their own calm and strong character, so as to be more smooth in their future career development.
Ginkgo tree is a tree of longevity, so planting ginkgo tree in front of the door means health and longevity. Especially there are old people at home, and ginkgo trees are planted in front of the door. I hope the elderly can live a long life. At the same time, ginkgo trees represent different meanings such as tenacity, eternity and purity, so every household likes to plant ginkgo trees.
Autumn is getting colder and colder, and different kinds of trees begin to shed their leaves and return to their roots. Walking to the door, I saw the golden leaves of the ginkgo tree in the yard, just like a house covered with gold, which looked magnificent, so the ginkgo tree was also a symbol of wealth and good fortune. old
Our life is nothing more than seeking wealth and peace, so it is of unusual significance to plant ginkgo trees at the door. Many people like to plant this kind of tree.
Second, osmanthus trees
Osmanthus fragrans is a common plant, also called green shrub or small tree. When the flowers bloom in spring, osmanthus trees give off a strong fragrance, and osmanthus flowers begin to bloom gradually around August 15. "Not a human species, but moved from the moon", wrote the beauty, charm and extraordinary of osmanthus fragrans.
"I am solemnly waiting for the golden millet, and I will not compare charm to a red skirt." The characteristics of osmanthus trees are listed. Clusters of incomparable red flowers sway in the wind, showing the beauty and elegance of osmanthus.
The word "Gui" and "Gui" of osmanthus tree are homophonic, meaning auspicious, rich and fertile, so the ancients all thought that osmanthus tree represented auspicious tree with wealth.
In the traditional thoughts of China people, osmanthus trees are immortal trees. Therefore, the people planted osmanthus trees in front of and behind the house, which also made the lives of the people a little more fairy and expensive. Since ancient times, osmanthus trees have been the favorite plants of literati. Therefore, the love for osmanthus trees has been handed down, and ancient people like to plant several osmanthus trees at home.
People who have worked hard all day can feel the beauty and comfort of life by sitting under the osmanthus tree to enjoy the cool or chatting. People like to plant trees around the house. Planting osmanthus trees is undoubtedly the best choice, which has a beautiful meaning and can purify the air.
Third, persimmon trees
Ancient people like to eat persimmons, so every family will plant a persimmon tree in front of the door, especially in October, when persimmons begin to mature, they will see all kinds of orange persimmons hanging on the trunk.
Persimmons are hung on the branches in red, symbolizing wealth and good fortune, so many people will plant one or several persimmon trees at their doorsteps.
Persimmon tastes good. There are many ways to eat when cooked. It can be made into jam or preserved fruit, and some people prefer to eat persimmon cakes. This is a common food, and it is very cold-resistant. Planting two persimmon trees in front of the house also means being a man.
During the Chinese New Year, people will tie their dogs to persimmon trees, hoping that their families will get better and better, and they will have the right (dog) and the right (persimmon) in the future.
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In the countryside, "there are three trees in front of the door, and the family thrives for three generations." It is not only a kind of trust in Feng Shui, but also shows the infinite hopes and longings of ordinary people for future life. Different kinds of trees are planted at home. Looking at the flowers in full bloom in spring and the fruitful fruits in autumn, my happiness is getting stronger and stronger.
Whether it is persimmon tree, osmanthus tree or ginkgo tree planted at home, it shows people's inner expectations. Although people have different views on wealth in different periods, most of them mean that flowers are rich, prosperous and fruitful, so ordinary people will plant trees in front of their homes, giving people expectations for the future and wishes for themselves.