Designed and photographed by Q.Le
Asian backyard garden in Toronto.

Modern Japanese-style Garden, Buckinghamshire, UK
Mid-sized asian backyard partial sun garden in Sussex with natural stone pavers for fall.

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.

Japanese Inspired Backyard Santuary

Bradford Associates, LLC

A custom designed koi pond is the central feature in the japanese inspired landscape. The waterfall is not only essential to the health of the fish and the aquatic plants, but it adds soothing, relaxing background noise to throughout the backyard. Espalier apple trees grow on custom built supports along the back fence.

Stone staircase for Japanese-style home

Hanselman Landscape and Gardens

Inspiration for a large asian backyard shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Wu Wei: Going with the Flow

User

Inspiration for a large asian backyard garden in New York with a water feature and decking.

Tour of Remodeled Homes

Walls too Windows, Interior Design

Greg Kwanza
This is an example of an asian backyard garden in Portland with natural stone pavers.

Grace Design Associates

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

The clients had built a magnificent Italianate 'villa' with spectacular views of the Santa Barbara coastline. They had assembled an impressive array of garden objects from around the world which were to be incorporated into the gardens. But the challenges were numerous. Object scale had to carefully managed in this 40 foot by 80 foot space -- The statuary, hardscape elements, and fountains were carefully separated throughout the landscape, in order to de-emphasize the disparate sizes. Objects included a six-foot high Buddha, a 12" high prayer bell, and a massive 1,500 pound stone urn. Additionally, spectacular tree specimens were chosen and carefully placed to provide a counterweight to the other objects in the garden. * Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape, Santa Barbara Contractors Association

Eastside Asian Inspired Sanctuary

GRG Playscapes

Little Giant Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Milwaukee with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Narrow Japanese Garden

Plan-it Earth Design

The dry stream provides a place for the eye to travel Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Amy Whitworth
Inspiration for a small asian backyard full sun garden in Portland with natural stone pavers.

Asian Themed Garden (Palo Alto, CA)

Modern Landscaping, Inc.

A formidable pallet of Asian style plant species along with traditional bamboo construction and meandering stone and gravel pathways.
Photo of an asian backyard shaded garden in San Francisco with a water feature and decking.

Artful Outdoor Living - Sue Oda Landscape Archtitect

ilumus, llc.

Water feature, outdoor fountain, ceramic water feature, outdoor living, landscape architecture, Sue Oda, Ramona d'Viola, ilumus photography
Mid-sized asian backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with natural stone pavers for spring.

Japanese Inspired Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton
Inspiration for a large asian backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in London with gravel.

Japanese water garden

Van Mierlo Tuinen | Exclusive Gardendesign

Photo of a mid-sized asian backyard shaded xeriscape for fall in Amsterdam with with pond.

Bali Rainforest Waterfalls

California Waterscapes

Inspiration for a large asian backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Los Angeles with with pond and river rock.

Family garden

Silva Landscapes

A large contemporary with a simple lay out and strong straight lines. It has two levels one the Japanese garden and top the main one facing the house.. A beautiful Iroko screen dive the two and a path creates a strong axis to be seen from the drawing room. The cherry tree border is the main feature of the garden which can be borrowed for the Japanese garden. Another simple focal point is the iroko bench which has the same circular pattern that echoes the screen A long brick retaining wall was designed on the right side which decreases its height as it gets towards it end. There a kitchen garden was built next to the green house. Next to house there a cobble circular patio where the client likes to add their annuals and herbs for cooking.

Richmond Asian Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Zen Garden

The Garden Artist LLC

Blu Fish Photography
Photo of a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden for fall in Boise.

Japanese Zen Garden Backyard with Fountain and Patio

Southwest Boulder & Stone

Award-winning Japanese landscape designer Kohei Owatari uses natural elements like water and stone to create relaxing environments amid modern life. A reverence for nature marks this eco-friendly and creative landscape design, where meandering pathways perfectly complement clean geometric lines and patterns. Natural stone was the ideal material to deepen the connection with the natural world. The unique leaf-shaped patio and the custom water trough are key elements that showcase Kohei’s exceptional creativity and design sense.

Japanese Water Gardens

Ground One Landscape Design + Build

This is an example of a large asian backyard formal garden in Minneapolis with with pond and natural stone pavers.

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.