How to Use Quartz Crystals in Gardening

(Taken from)By Rebecca Miller, eHow Contributor

No matter whether you use them in jewelery, inside the home or even in a garden, quartz crystals are always stunning. Quartz crystals have been recognized and used for their electromagnetic energy for hundreds of years. Many people also believe they have healing and energizing properties. You can use the natural energizing effects of quartz crystals in your garden to promote the health and growth of your plants or simply use them to create an attractive display.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Quartz crystals

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   Prepare a grid of your garden. Find the center of your garden and the farthest four points or corners. Bury your largest crystal quartz in the center of the garden, with half of it above the surface and half in the soil. If the quartz has a pointed side, place it so that it is facing up toward the sun and moon. Do the same thing with four more crystals in each corner of the garden. This will create a positive energy field for your garden plants, according to Andrew Pacholyk, a licensed acupuncturist and board-certified diplomat in Oriental medicine.
   
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   Place quartz crystals in a circle around an unhealthy plant to give it a boost of positive energy and to support growth and health. You can even bury a crystal 2 to 3 inches from the main stem of a dying or unhealthy plant with the point facing the sun to see whether the sick plant will harvest the energy of the crystal and rejuvenate.
   
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   Sprinkle quartz crystal dust or very small pieces of stone as a sort of mulch for your garden. It adds an attractive sparkle and may discourage pests. Consider adding some black tourmaline to the mix as well. It also will create an attractive sparkle and is a natural source of boron that is sometimes used in pesticides.
   
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   Use quartz as an eye-catching border for your flower beds. Incorporate different sizes and shapes of quartz crystals or mix with other attractive rocks. Depending on the size of quartz you are using, dig up a strip of ground between the garden bed and lawn. Place a layer of mulch or any type of weed control over the excavated area before arranging your quartz crystal stones to create a distinct edging to your flower bed.
   
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   Look for retailers that sell crystal quartz for kitchen countertops. Many times they will sell cut-offs or pieces of quartz for a nominal fee. You can use them to make nice stepping stones in your garden. They do not have to be all the same color or size to create a whimsical path throughout your garden.
   

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