Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall

This was a wooded back yard in Smyrna, GA . The main focal point was the long stream cascading down the hillside. The Mortared Flagstone Walkway and steps interacted with the stream and terminated at a patio and pond. It was all very natural and blended in with the existing landscape. Mark Schisler, Legacy Landscapes, Inc.

Bed Stuy Zen - Steel, Stone, & Water

The Brooklyn Garden Club Inc.

Backyard border garden terracing and water feature -corten steel & stone

Rock wall with lush tropical plantings

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

This rock wall was created to compensate for the grade change between the road and the driveway. These large volcanic rocks planted with tropical landscaping create a cave affect in the driveway. Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens designed and installed the hardscape and rock garden walls.

Meditation Courtyard

B. Jane Gardens

Ryann Ford

Willow Glen Modern Zen Garden

User

Northwest Zen

Pacific Garden Design

A full-scale makeover was necessary to address drainage issues and create a low-maintenance landscape. It also offered an opportunity to incorporate the homeowner's love of Japanese Zen gardens. We designed a contemplative space that melds the traditional Zen aesthetic with Northwest plants and materials. The back yard is a peaceful retreat with stone features and restrained planting. Stone steps lead to a lower gravel patio with Montana sandstone benches. Irregularly placed square pavers bridge the gap between the organic and the geometric.

California Zen

Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture

This zen garden is a blend of California drought tolerant plants with Asian elements such as pagoda and Buddha statues, a dry gravel bed with boulder accents and shade arbor.

Bay Area Designs

Patrick Lannan Designs

Ornamental Aluminum Fence

Unique Fence & Gate

Deck and Landscaping Oakland

Lifetime Remodeling, Inc.

Titirangi

LANZSCAPES

Brick and hardwood garden steps leading down to pergola covered walkway.STEVE DODDS

Suburban Retreat

Celilo Gardens

B. Bruce

Fences

Creative Fences & Decks

Back yard retaining wall

Earth Essence Designs

Retaining Walls

Crosstown Concrete & Brick Paving

Brick Paver Walkway and Patio next to wall

Asian Accents Tucked Under Clumping Bamboo

Eden Garden Design

Towering, non-invasive clumping bamboo creates a forest feel in this shaded garden area. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

De Kesel-Lams

Mscape Design

Sketch Up model by Johan Holvick

Julie Trachtenberg Landscape Design

Rock Garden retaining walls

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Rock garden walls retain the tropical planting in Manalapan, Florida by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. Planting Design Akiko Iwata, Planting Installation by Landco

Northwest Zen

Pacific Garden Design

A full-scale makeover was necessary to address drainage issues and create a low-maintenance landscape. It also offered an opportunity to incorporate the homeowner's love of Japanese Zen gardens. We designed a contemplative space that melds the traditional Zen aesthetic with Northwest plants and materials. An existing masonry wall enclosed the front yard before construction began on the landscape. Dense plantings and locally-sourced boulders soften the space, providing organic architecture to complement the residence.

Asian Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall

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.