Hawkeye Landscape Design

Re-circulating fountains made from a variety of Boulders

Asian Inspired Front Garden - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Yukimi stone lantern with ferns and boulders near the front entrance. Westhauser Photography

Asian Terrace Garden in Bristol, Virginia

Stapleton Landscape Architecture

A traditional stone lantern peaks out among a planting of Japanese pachysandra and hosta - Jeff Stapleton

Balinese Style Garden Design

Space Landscape Designs

Organic pebble and paved pathway with tropical planting

Tigard, Oregon Japanese Inspired

Ross NW Watergardens

The backyard is planted heavily for year-round interest.

Old Creamery Ranch Colorado

Colorado Land Art Studio, Inc.

Spring blooms of crabapples and creeping phlox begin the flowering season in this zen garden.

Garden Details - Misc.

Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International

Northwest Waterfall Garden

Rosenfeld Associates

Shade garden with Asian influences, Winchester MA

Cultivar, Inc.

Pondless Water Feature

Parker Landscape Design

A pondless water feature constructed for beauty. Shelves of Moss rock boulder were constructed at precise elevations to create a tranquil sound of flowing water. Water feature was designed for safety - our customer has small children and they did not want any depth of standing water. Lighting accentuates the surrounding landscape, water and boulder to provide a wonderful evening ambiance.

Japanese Inspired in Hampton

Davidson Design Studio

A family garden where the premium was on an open kick about lawn for the children, while also providing amazing outdoor entertaining and relaxation spaces for the parents. The feature element is the timber pergola complete with a custom made oculus to the sky. Timber decking to the pergola and the entertaining space at the rear of the home provide natural surfaces that perfectly complement the living garden elements. Feature rockwork is thoughtfully located throughout the garden and placed to create interest and story. Large bluestone slab steppers through coarse ballast paths provide access around the home. Custom designed and made metal screens are installed to the narrow side garden to provide a frame for climbing plants and offer views from within the home and privacy from neighbours.

Japanese inspired garden Postcode 3141

Groundswell Gardens

Low maintenance Japanese inspired garden with a focus on foliage.

Japanese inspired garden Postcode 3141

Groundswell Gardens

Low maintenance Japanese inspired garden with a focus on foliage.

Railing for Stone Path

Rising Sun Forge

Elegant organic design for an entry path railing

Japanese Zen Garden Backyard with Fountain and Patio

Southwest Boulder & Stone

Project designed by Kohei Owatari of Modern Zen Garden.

Zen Woods Lake Forest Residence

Zen Architect

In the woods zen home http://ZenArchitect.com

Brooklyn Pretoria

Helét van Blerk

Dry river bed in Japanese garden

Mid-sized Asian 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.