r/JapaneseGardens

Not finished. Just a test ...

Hi all! I am a new DIYer based in Melbourne Aus, and wanted to create a small Japanese garden for my wife. It's slowly coming together but I am struggling with the layout in terms of where to place the plants we picked out (I've a feeling it's too crowded for the space we have). They are the 4 plants along the fence. I am not averse to removing the juniper elsewhere.

Any ideas? The brick edging can still be adjusted (or removed) though I like the idea of the elevation. I will likely add some ground cover to cap the tops of the bricks.

Any advice at all?

Thank you.

A joyful surprise in an Oregon town that used to be regarded as racially backward. Designed and built in the 1960's by volunteer resident Art Higashi, who spent time as a child in the Minnedoka internment camp, it is now lovingly maintained by City Parks gardeners and community members.