Creating my Marian garden This photo shows the reporterâs garden once itâs been completed. After some work, a prayer garden can add a lovely space to a yard in which to meditate and spend time with God. (Sarah Wolf/Catholic Sentinel) select Drawing up a plan for a garden space helps can help alleviate stress since it eliminates the need for spontaneous decision making. (Sarah Wolf/Catholic Sentinel) This photo shows the reporterâs yard before it was cleared for a new prayer garden. Prepping a planned garden space is a critical step in any garden project. Anything thatâs already taking up the area must be removed to make way for new things. (Sarah Wolf/Catholic Sentinel)