Diane Mihara, RLA Landscape Architecture

Custom lights with stone pilasters. Retaining planter walls at front entry.
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian front yard garden for spring in Orange County with a stone fence.

Asian-Craftsman Fusion Residence

Greg Hebert Landscape Architect

Greg Hebert Landscape Architect
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian front yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a garden path and mulch.

Asian Landscape

Inspiration for an asian front yard shaded garden in San Francisco.

Mid-Century Modern Landscape - Cedarburg, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A wabi basin of carved granite with a bamboo spout adds an Asian element to the garden and creates a focal point near the front door. Westhauser Photography

Driveway plantings for Japanese-style home

Hanselman Landscape and Gardens

Photo of a large asian front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Philadelphia.

West Coast Zen

CCI Renovations

CCI Renovations/North Vancouver/Photos- Derek Lepper Photography. This home featured an entry walkway that went through the carport, no defined exterior living spaces and overgrown and disorganized plantings. Using clues from the simple West Coast Japanese look of the home a simple Japanese style garden with new fencing and custom screen design ensured an instant feeling of privacy and relaxation. A busy roadway intruded on the limited yard space. The garden area was redefined with fencing. The river-like walkway moves the visitor through an odd number of vistas of simple features of rock and moss and strategically placed trees and plants – features critical to a true Japanese garden. The single front driveway and yard was overrun by vegetation, roots and large gangly trees. Stamped concrete, simple block walls and small garden beds provided much needed parking and created interest in the streetscape. Large cedars with tall trunks and heavily topped umbrellas were removed to provide light and to allow the construction of an outdoor living space that effectively double the living area. Strategically placed walking stones, minimalist plantings and low maintenance yard eliminated the need for heavy watering while providing an oasis for its visitors.

Zen Woods Lake Forest Residence

Zen Architect

http://ZenArchitect.com
Mid-sized asian front yard full sun driveway in Orange County with a garden path and decking.

Bath House

Kelly Martin Architecture

The roof was extended over the new deck, creating a U-shaped design. Existing roof tiles were used to create a seamless extension, mirroring the Japanese style roof line of the original roof. The garden also pays homage to Japanese gardens, featuring rock stepping stones and a winding path around the home.

Zen Woods Lake Forest Residence

Zen Architect

zenarchitect.com
Mid-sized asian front yard full sun driveway in Orange County with a garden path and decking.

Novato Japanese Style Landscape

Landscape Nirvana

Photo of a mid-sized asian front yard garden in San Francisco with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Rustic Mid Century Rock Garden

Ground One Landscape Design + Build

Large asian front yard formal garden in Minneapolis with a garden path.

Carol's instant landscape

Landscape East & West

Design ideas for a large asian front yard garden in Portland with a garden path and concrete pavers.

yamanaka model 凛

株式会社Vent計画設計室

Asian front yard full sun garden in Other.

Asian-inspired Redesign

Jay Sifford Garden Design

The new front garden, one month after installation, as viewed from the road.
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian front yard partial sun garden in Charlotte with gravel.

Rock waterfall house

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

South Florida landscape with waterfall at the front entrance of the house. The 15' high rock waterfall pond and rock work cover the entrance walls of the tunnel and the tennis court above.

Flagstone Entry

Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design

Wooden slated screens and Asian elements work well with this Mid-century home. The screening adds to the architecture of the home yet does not hide the entrance. Donna Giguere Landscape Design

Calabasas Front Entry

Green Landscape Designs

Nancy B. Greene
Mid-sized asian front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

Backyard Paradise in McLean Virginia

Great American Landscapes

Our friends at Premier Ponds introduced us to the homeowner after they installed the water feature. The homeowner worked with designer Jane Luce with ‘The Art of Landscape’ to draw up the perfect plan. We installed steppingstones, boulders, decorative gravel, along with many specimen trees and shrubs provided by Susanna Farms. This Asian style garden is sure to transport our clients into the realm of ultimate relaxation.

De Kesel-Lams

Mscape Design

Asian front yard xeriscape in San Francisco with a retaining wall and river rock.

Craftsman Residence

Dunn Carpentry

Mid-sized asian front yard formal garden in San Diego with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Asian Front Yard 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.