In the depths of the Chinese heart, the courtyard is not only a physical space, but also an emotional sustenance and cultural inheritance.
It has witnessed the footprints of our growth, carried the laughter of our families, and also reflected our understanding and pursuit of life. Owning a small yard is to have a world of your own, and you can enjoy your love and yearning for life.
Whenever I think back to the familiar courtyard of my childhood, there will always be an inexplicable warmth in my heart.
At that time, the courtyard was a paradise for us to play and a warm place for family reunion.
Nowadays, with the accelerated pace of life, we are more and more eager to return to that simplicity and innocence. And having a small yard is the best way to achieve this.
In this small yard we can arrange it to our liking.
Plant a few favorite flowers and trees, such as wisteria, Lingxiao, etc., and they will show different styles with the change of seasons.
- In spring, the courtyard is full of flowers;
- In summer, the shade is green;
- In autumn, the fruit is abundant;
- In winter, it is snowy.
Every season has its own unique charm and color.
01/ Nature's rhyme
The ancients had a deep affection for mountains and rivers, and they often expressed their yearning and praise for mountains and rivers in their poems.
In our own yard, we can also create a landscape and feel the tranquility and profundity. Stacking stones and managing water is an important technique of ancient man-made gardens.
We can place some strange stones in the courtyard to draw water into the courtyard and form a small water feature. In this way, even if you are in the city, you can feel the joy of the landscape.
Ji Cheng, a gardener in the Ming Dynasty, said in "Yuanye", "many scenic spots, close to the mountains and forests", is in a limited space, through the ingenious layout, to create a kind of artistic conception of mountains and forests.
02/ The soul of culture
The courtyard is not only a place of life, but also a carrier of culture.
Integrating artistic elements such as poetry, calligraphy and painting into the courtyard can not only enhance the cultural taste of the courtyard, but also nourish our souls.
We can inscribe poems on the walls of the courtyard, or hang some calligraphy and painting works, so that the courtyard is full of poetry and painting.
The ancients often said, "There are paintings in poems, and there are poems in paintings", and in the courtyard, we can truly appreciate the wonderful realm of this blend of poetry and painting.
At the same time, every grass, tree, brick and tile in the yard can become a source of inspiration for our creation.
03/ The joy of life
In our busy lives, we all yearn for a place to relax.
The yard is such a place where we can enjoy the joy of life in our spare time. Plant a few plantains and Lingxiao in the courtyard, read a few books, write a few words, and taste a few sips of tea in your spare time, and your life will be full of comfort and tranquility.
The ancients had a poem: "Come and sit among the pines and watch the snow on the pines." "In the courtyard, we can also follow the example of the ancients and enjoy that leisure and ease.
Whether it's sunny or rainy, the yard can give us different feelings.
- On a sunny day, sunlight shines through the leaves on the ground, creating dappled light and shadow;
- On rainy days, the raindrops fall on the eaves and the ground, making a crisp sound, as if it were the music of nature.
"There are flowers in spring, there are moons in autumn, cool breeze in summer, and snow in winter." The scene of the four seasons in the courtyard is always so intoxicating.
In spring, flowers bloom and the fragrance is overflowing; In summer, the cool breeze and the sound of cicadas chirping; In autumn, the moon is full like a mirror, and the night is hazy; In winter, snowflakes are falling and covered in snow.
Every season has its own unique beauty and charm.
Living in such a poetic courtyard will also make our hearts more abundant and peaceful.
May we all have a small courtyard like this and live the ideal life we yearn for here.
Let the soul be nourished in the realm of mountains and rivers, find inspiration in the heart of poetry and painting, and enjoy the beauty of life in leisure.