1st attempt was really nice, didn't have to mess with it. I think it is difficult to create shape in a tank with plants alone which is what you did. Normally you have to add decor as a centre piece to create the shapes in the tank.
I can see the re-scape will look nice when whatever is meshed down grows through. What is it?
It does look like a proper little aquascaped garden scene. Very nice : )