Clumping Bamboo and Steel Retaining Walls

Clumping bamboo provides shade and privacy at the rear of the house. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Ponds & Waterscapes

Nature's Right Hand

This is an example of a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Ottawa with with pond.

Front Yard Landscapes

JPM Landscape

Landscape and design by Jpm Landscape
Mid-sized asian front yard partial sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers for spring.

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.

Frame For A Garden

Garden Structures & More

Some 3500 years ago the design was set down for Tori Gates. Except on the other side of the Pacific I have never seen a Tori gate as truly reproduced as this one is.

Princeton Junior League Showhouse & Gardens

Ronni Hock Garden & Landscape

Large asian courtyard partial sun formal garden in Philadelphia with a garden path and concrete pavers for spring.

Japanese Gate

Royalston Oak Timber Frames

Dedication day for Japanese gate at Hardy Elementary School, Arlington, MA. Gate was dedicated to the victims of the 2011 Japan tsunami. Hardy School has a large Japanese student population. Phoro credit: TG Musco

Glass House in the Garden

Flavin Architects

Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography

Garell

David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture

Inspiration for a large asian backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Other with with pond and concrete pavers.

Japanese Garden from an old pool area

House Scape Design Consulting, LLC

Joanne Kostecky Petito The bridge over the pond is a feature of the garden. Moss rocks,, pea gravel, and a ground cover of mazus enhances the space.

Tranquil Dry Creek Bed

Conscious Environments Inc.

A natural dry creek resides as the center of this Japanese influenced yard.
Mid-sized asian backyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and river rock for spring.

Asian/Tropical

Chinick Landscaping & Nursery

Candace Chinick
This is an example of a mid-sized asian front yard shaded garden for spring in Portland.

Pasadena Showcase House 2019

California Waterscapes

Welcome to our design space at the Pasadena Showcase House of Design. This “oasis” features a beautiful collection of koi fish, gracefully swimming in a 5’x8’ pond. Our modern, clean-cut paver patio is customized to intertwine with large seating boulders. By bringing the pathway right to the edge of the pond, we showcase our favorite cantilever effect. Softening the design, California-friendly plants and a stunning live plant wall surrounds the area, while lights can be seen hanging from the trees, extending the ambiance into the evening hours.

Our Work

She Scapes Landscaping

Mid-sized asian front yard partial sun formal garden in Oklahoma City with natural stone pavers and a garden path for spring.

Abbit Cres

Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.

Design ideas for an asian backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Toronto with natural stone pavers and a water feature.

Frame For A Garden

Garden Structures & More

One can only hope that they would have the opportunity to see it in person.
Design ideas for a large asian backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Minneapolis with a garden path and gravel.

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.

Claremont woodland Garden

Lotus Construction Group

Mark Ashworth
Inspiration for a small asian backyard partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Japanese Courtyard Garden Brisbane

Cascade Garden Design

Brendan Pitt
Photo of a small asian courtyard partial sun garden for spring in Brisbane with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Pondless Water Feature

Parker Landscape Design

Asian Garden Design Ideas for Spring

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.