Apart from cost, difficulty level, permits, and aesthetics, there are other factors worth considering when transforming your backyard into a meditative paradise: 1) Maintenance: Consider how much time and effort you're willing to invest in maintaining various features like plants or water. 2) Privacy: Consider how secluded you want your meditation area to be by considering fencing options or strategic landscaping. 3) Climate conditions: Evaluate how different weather conditions might impact certain aspects of your design choices (e.g., wind, sunlight exposure).