Japanese Garden Front Entrance Stepping Stone Walkway in Manalapan, Florida

This Japanese garden front entrance stepping stone walkway, using black slate is installed by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. in Manalapan, Florida. Planting Design Akiko Iwata Planting Installation by Landco

Balinese Paradise

Magic Garden Dreams

Balinese style water garden including a pond less waterfall and 18’ stream, crossed by a custom made wooden bridge and stone mosaic pathway. 12’ x 16’ Pergola custom built to enjoy the sound of the running water.

Asian-Influenced Suburban Sanctuary

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

These clients' small yard had severe drainage issues, making it difficult for their large family to spend time outdoors. We worked with the clients to create several spaces in the small area that flowed together and met the family's needs. The modern-styled furniture spaces divided by flagstone pavers separated the spaces while an array of short plantings, Japanese maples, and Asian lantern decor introduced fluidity.

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.

Kakusareta yōsai in Park Hill

Alford's Landscaping

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian front yard partial sun formal garden for fall in Dallas with a garden path and gravel.

Water Features

MayCreek Landscaping

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Seattle with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Petunia, a Japanese Tea House

Hoffman Grayson Architects LLP

We built our interpretation of a Japanese Tea House into the hill that rises above our home. As you climb the rustic stone steps that ascend through the Japanese Garden, you pass in front of the round window and approach the side entry. Glen Grayson, Architect

San Luis Obispo Woodland Garden

Erik Jones Landscaping

A pond and stream are hidden along these steps. Backyard steps utilize large flagstone pieces. Irish moss, blue star creeper, scotch moss, and mini mondo grass are a few of the plants growing between the stones. This yard has over 60 Japanese Maples and lots of ferns, ligularias, hydrangeas, and other shade plants Erik Jones

Topanga Canyon

Hawkeye Landscape Design

Photo of a large asian sloped partial sun xeriscape for summer in Los Angeles with gravel and a garden path.

Plant Designs

Spaces Landscape Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized asian side yard partial sun garden in New York with decking.

Feng Shui in the Garden

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

We love designing gardens using Feng Shui principles. Here, a peaceful Kwan Yin looks over the back yard. Mountain View, California.
Photo of a large asian backyard partial sun driveway in San Francisco with mulch.

Japanese Style Garden

Phil Hirst Garden Design

A Japanese inspired design for part of a much larger garden in rural Derbyshire. Organically shaped planting beds with a gravel path weaving through to create different routes through the space. Pergola structures constructed from green oak beams mirror the design of the client's sun room.

Water Features

MayCreek Landscaping

Photo of a mid-sized asian backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Seattle with with pond and natural stone pavers.

Princeton Junior League Showhouse & Gardens

Ronni Hock Garden & Landscape

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

Artful Outdoor Living - Sue Oda Landscape Archtitect

ilumus, llc.

Drought tolerant garden with a Japanese feel.
This is an example of a mid-sized asian front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with natural stone pavers.

Toorak Contemporary Japanese

Kihara Landscapes

Photo by Patrick Redmond
Large asian front yard xeriscape in Melbourne with a garden path and natural stone pavers for fall.

East Hampton Koi Pond

AH Ponds, Inc.

This is an example of a large asian backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Asian viewing garden privacy screen and bluestone garden walkway.

Sallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect

Asian viewing garden privacy fence - screen used along side bluestone patio and plantings - ©2015 Brian Hill
Design ideas for a large asian side yard partial sun formal garden in Boston with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Japanese Garden Waterfall and plantings in Manalapan, Florida

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Rock garden waterfall and pond in Manalapan, Florida by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized asian front yard garden in Miami with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Japanese Courtyard Garden

Hanselman Landscape and Gardens

Photo of a small asian garden in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

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.