Creating a serene, Japanese style garden that was low maintenance, low water and deer resistant was the goal for this project. At first sight the broken down deck and construction debris left from earlier upgrading attempts was very uninspiring, but there was a lot of potential in this average size lot. A large specimen Juniper tree of historical significance was a promising beginning. Utilizing the natural focal point of the tree, we were able to create a beautiful, calm, inviting space that also met our goals of low maintenance, low water, and deer resistant Japanese style.