Japanese Garden Help - Ask Extension
Hi! We live in a townhome and although we have a small green space in the back yard, I have had to rethink my hopes of a vegetable garden due to the a...
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Japanese Garden Help #924102
Asked January 31, 2026, 12:35 PM EST
Hi! We live in a townhome and although we have a small green space in the back yard, I have had to rethink my hopes of a vegetable garden due to the amount of shade and squirrels in the area. So I'm looking for some help designing a Japanese garden with a water feature instead. Is there anyone you could point me to for help? I really appreciate it!
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
We do not recommend specific people or businesses. You could contact local garden centers to see if they have designers who specialize in Japanese gardens. If you are looking for inspiration the UMN Landscape Arboretum has a beautiful Japanese garden that may be of inspiration.
https://arb.umn.edu/specialty-gardens/japanese
https://arb.umn.edu/specialty-gardens/japanese
