In order for a garden of this type to be successful, several things have to be considered and possibly corrected. The site must be able to support the plants, both physically and nutritionally. Visual elements may need to be added or moved to allow for an aesthetic view of the garden. The existing vegetation must not be competitive. Siting Let's determine what the plants need.
Plants are amazingly like humans.
They like regular water, except during our dry season when they go to sleep. They don't really care for wet feet or cold, windy, rainy days. They would appreciate being fed. They like to lie around in the sun. Even though it may seem perfect, a wet area in your yard would be a poor choice for this type of garden because it would not allow the plants to go into their summer dormancy and the wet soil would rot the roots.