Jane Luce
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and gravel.

Japanese Rock Garden Infusion

Garden Source Inc.

Large view of the gardens with a Japanese Maple at the center point.
Design ideas for a large asian backyard partial sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with gravel.

Japanese Inspired Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton
Design ideas for a large asian backyard full sun garden for summer in London with with pond and gravel.

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.

Town Mountain (Asheville, NC)

Gardens for Living

We complimented this Japanese style home with a Japanese inspired garden.
This is an example of a mid-sized asian front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Charlotte with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Topanga Canyon

Hawkeye Landscape Design

Design ideas for a large asian sloped partial sun formal garden for summer in Los Angeles with gravel and a water feature.

Classical Japanese Meets American Techno-Luxe

User

Design ideas for a large asian partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and a water feature.

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.

Garden

Grand Designs NY, Home of Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in New York with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Jardin zen & floral

Serrault Jardins

Beaucoup d’espace et un propriétaire n’ayant pas peur des grands projets : il n’en fallait pas plus pour voir naître cet aménagement original. Tout part d’une retenue de terre alternant roches, murets de pierres sèches et traverses en chêne disposées en jeu d’orgue. L’ensemble se pare d’une belle collection de vivaces et de sujets remarquables comme ce magnifique pin taillé en nuages. De là, s’écoule tranquillement à travers le jardin une rivière ponctuée de galets et de quelques roches. Elle croise sur son chemin un élégant potager constitué de carrés en hauteur et d’un chalet pour faciliter le travail du jardinier. Le tout est joliment ceinturé par une barrière en bois. Crédit photo : @Benjamin Dubuis

Green Arbor

Miriam's River House Designs, LLC

This photo demonstrates the close proximity of the Arbor to the main structure in the overall composition. This was taken before the new fire pit area. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick

Frame For A Garden

Garden Structures & More

I again use the same exotic wood and copper elements.
Design ideas for a small asian side yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Minneapolis with a water feature and gravel.

Waterfall and Koi Pond

DREAMSCAPES Landscape and Design

Inspiration for a large asian front yard full sun garden for summer in Seattle with with pond and natural stone pavers.

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: Gregg Shupe Photography

Contemporary Courtyard

Fifth Season Landscape Design & Construction

Chauncey Freeman :: Fifth Season LLC
Inspiration for a large asian front yard full sun garden for summer in Other.

Space for Peace

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Turn off your phone and come sit. So simple. Yet so hard to do sometimes. Your landscape can be your sanctuary space away from the craziness of the day.

Japanese Inspired Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton
Large asian backyard full sun garden in London with with pond and natural stone pavers for summer.

Asian Garden

Lanaiscapes

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian side yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Hawaii with decking and a water feature.

W38th Residence

RUFproject

Hot tub (By Paul Sangha Landscape Architects)
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun garden for summer in Vancouver with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

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

Asian Garden Design Ideas for Summer

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.