Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Plan your miniature Japanese garden ahead of time. A Japanese garden should have tiny Japanese bridges, a pond or stream and miniature trees. A formal Japanese garden will have simple pathways and sculptures.
2

Lay a foundation of damp potting soil an inch deep and cover the potting soil with a layer of sand.
3

Add more sand where needed to mold mountains and hills. If desired, sprinkle some white sand or powder on mountaintops to represent snow.
4

Place some small stones in the Japanese garden.
5

Plant the small tree and the ground covering of your choice.
6

Arrange the sand to appear like streams running between the stones and mountains, and place the miniature bridges over them.
7

Leave your miniature Japanese garden as is, or add more embellishments if you desire.