Stephanie Dacey

Finished Lanscapes

Stephen A. Roberts Landscape

an overlook on a waterfall and pond. With a view of the Pavilion near the water. This is very natural landscape.

Suburban Retreat

Celilo Gardens

B. Bruce

Bedfordale House

Suzanne Hunt Architect

Photography by Robert Frith Construction by Gransden Constructions

Spiritual Garden

Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International

Tropical Plant - Japanese Pine

Zeterre Landscape Architecture

Japanese Tea House

Miriam's River House Designs, LLC

Photo displays the east side of the Japanese Tea House. The top triangular window is hand blown glass with crystals embedded. In the forefront is part of the inner Roji Japanese Garden that surrounds the entire Japanese Tea House. Photo Credits: Dan Drobnick

Woodland garden 1

Jay Sifford Garden Design

My garden gate and Japanese maple, mid-November. Photo by Jay Sifford

Asian Exterior

A Better Life Outside Pty Ltd

Caledon estate landscaping

Southshore Group Inc.

Ponds/Pondless

DFW Ponds Inc.

Japanese Modern

Sacred Space Garden Design Inc

Forest Heights Karesansui

Ross NW Watergardens

This dry garden is the focal point from the deck and key windows. Picture and Design by Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens.

Japanese Tea House

Miriam's River House Designs, LLC

Photo shows the interior of the Japanese Tea House. The two pictured art glass windows are each a one of a kind design based on metaphysical principles. All our art glass designs are copyrighted and come with a book detailing the metaphysical meaning. They are signed and the pattern is never repeated. The entire interior is made from exotic wood species and native wood species. All the wood material used in this structure was hand chosen on site by our company. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick

A Metal Sculptor's Backyard

Mediterrasian Landscapes

This creative couple wanted their backyard divided into several spaces for multiple uses. Nearest the house is a concrete patio for lounging and entertaining. The middle area has raised beds for vegetable gardening and rounded pea gravel where their toddler can play safely. A lovely dry creek bed with river rocks and plants divides that area from the rear section. There you will find a metal sculptor's shed and a paver patio that surrounds the lemon tree, providing access to plant beds and a viewing area for whimsical, homemade sculptures.

Hillside garden retreat

Hanselman Landscape and Gardens

Stone terrace holds built-in hot tub with tsukubai Japanese water feature, nestled in hillside garden.

Cupertino, California

Taproot Garden Design

Photo by Patrick & Topaze McCaffery "The combination of decomposed granite in grey fines, evergreen ground covers, and evergreen shrubs cools down this Asian-themed garden. Plants include Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' (Eastern Redbud), Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' (Gardenia), Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', Myrica californica (Pacific Wax Myrtle), Pittosporum tenuifolium, and Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf'."

gravel courtyard

Huettl Landscape Architecture

Japanese-Inspired Garden

Holmes Fine Gardens

This early-phase Japanese-inspired garden draws from the Buddhist, Shinto, and Taoist philosophies and combines the basic elements of plants, water, and rocks along with simple, clean lines to create a tranquil backyard retreat. Plant material used includes Japanese varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials woven together to create interest throughout each season.

Richmond Asian Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

Asian Backyard Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Asian Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own Asian garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create an Asian Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes an Asian garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for an Asian garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your Asian garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.