Introduction

Deciding to build a Japanese garden is the easy part. There’s so much inspiration online, in magazines and books, and from friends who already have gardens. But creating a beautiful and functional landscape can be more challenging than you’d think. So where do you start? With planning of course!

Pick your site.

You need to pick a spot where you can grow your Japanese garden. It should be a sunny spot and it should be protected from the wind. If there is anywhere nearby that would be a good place for your Japanese garden, then consider choosing that location instead of building something new.

You also want to make sure that the area you choose is protected from rain and sun if possible. A place with high winds can also cause problems with growing plants, so try not to plant anything too close to windows or doors where strong drafts will come through.

Build your garden up to be at least 2 feet higher than the ground around it. This will help contain moisture and keep water from running into it.

When you are building your Japanese garden, make sure that it is at least 2 feet higher than the ground around it. This will help contain moisture and keep water from running into it. It will also help keep out animals and weeds.

Remove all grass, weeds, and other plants from the area, as well as rocks and sticks, anything that might get in the way of you working on and maintaining the garden.

To start your Japanese garden, you will need to remove all grass, weeds and other plants from the area. The next step is to clear out all rocks and sticks, as well as any tree stumps or roots that may be in your way. Be sure to get rid of any rocks and sticks before you start planting.

Plant bamboo to edge your garden. This will give you a barrier to prevent deer and other animals from entering your garden. It also looks lovely.

• Plant bamboo to edge your garden. This will give you a barrier to prevent deer and other animals from entering your garden. It also looks lovely.
• Use bamboo as an alternative to regular downspouts, which can be unsightly in a Japanese garden. Instead of using piping for drainage, plant the bamboo up against the wall of your house or shed and let it grow over time into an attractive feature!

Use a rain chain instead of a downspout for water drainage purposes. These are attractive alternatives to regular downspouts and add to the aesthetic of your Japanese garden.

Rain chains can be used to channel rainwater from your roof down into your garden. They are a great alternative to regular downspouts and add to the aesthetic of your Japanese landscape.

For more information on how to add a rain chain in your garden, visit our blog post “How To Create A Traditional Japanese-Style Garden In Your Backyard” here: https://www.gardeningexpertusa.com/blogs/how-to/how-to-create-a-traditional-japanese#comment

Add a gravel path through your garden. You can use a rake to make it look more natural or choose a geometric design if you prefer that style.

The final step is to add a gravel path through your garden. You can use a rake to make it look more natural or choose a geometric design if you prefer that style. A nice touch would be to place stones around the edge of your pond as well!

Choose plants with texture. The plants should be bushy, like ferns or bamboos, have interesting leaves, like hostas or banana trees, or have different heights, like evergreens mixed with dwarf pines or ivy creeping over a rock wall.

Choose plants with texture. The plants should be bushy, like ferns or bamboos, have interesting leaves, like hostas or banana trees, or have different heights, like evergreens mixed with dwarf pines or ivy creeping over a rock wall. This will create depth in a rectangular or square space and make it look more natural.

If you want to use an existing structure as the focal point of your garden then it’s best to plant low-growing shrubs around it rather than tall bushes that block out the view of your house from inside the garden.

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Create an illusion of depth in a rectangular or square space by putting greenery higher up on one side to create the appearance of distance between layers of plants and stones farther back in the garden.

Create an illusion of depth in a rectangular or square space by putting greenery higher up on one side to create the appearance of distance between layers of plants and stones farther back in the garden. To do this, place plants higher up on one side so that they seem to be farther away from you than those that are lower down. The distance between these higher-up plants and the lower ones should be about the same as their distances from you (the viewer).

Conclusion

I hope these tips have been helpful and that you feel inspired to start your own Japanese garden. If you are in the LA area, I highly recommend stopping by our shop for more inspiration or just come chat with us about what your plans might be! We love seeing new faces and helping people find their inner Zen through gardening.