Kerry Cole Photography
Design ideas for a small asian side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Vancouver with a container garden and brick pavers.

St. Helena backyard

Kellie Carlin Landscape Design

Coleus, begonia, and licorice plant cohabitating in the shade
Design ideas for an asian shaded garden in San Francisco with a container garden.

Terrasse de caractère

In-Vivo Paysage

Photo of a small asian backyard partial sun garden for summer in Bordeaux with a container garden and decking.

Residential Interior Plants

Environments by Miko

Aloe species used as an interior plant next to Asian sculptures
Photo of a small asian garden in Orange County with a container garden.

Réalisation petit espace d'accueil Japonisant

EIRL REVELARD Art Paysagé

Réalisation d'un petit espace d'accueil Japonisant, gravier de quartz blanc et mignonnette sur nid d’abeille, pas japonais et escalier, réalisé avec des linteaux de fenêtre, rocaille… ©REVELARD-Art-Paysagé

Japanese Cherry Tree Garden Gate

Carbon & Sand

36" Japanese cherry tree garden gate handcrafted wrought iron Garden Gate with glass fused inserts
Photo of a small asian sloped partial sun formal garden for summer in Seattle with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

sycamore corner correction

Teach ‘em to Fish Landscaping

This project worked to connect the area with the rest of the back yard while offering specific interest to be enjoyed from the screened in porch.
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian front yard formal garden in Chicago with a container garden.

Taft Courtyard Landscape Design

DumpTruckdesign

Photo: Larry E Bear
Design ideas for a large asian courtyard partial sun garden in Houston with a container garden and gravel.

Project Gallery

Urban Ecosystems

This is an example of a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun garden for spring in Portland with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Salon en rotin (production artisanale indienne)

CHIC HOME DESIGN Paris

Véronique Rivière
This is an example of a mid-sized asian backyard shaded garden for summer in Paris with a container garden and brick pavers.

sycamore corner correction

Teach ‘em to Fish Landscaping

Tsawwassen

Craine Projects Ltd

Custom coreten steel trellis
This is an example of a small asian backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Vancouver with a container garden, decking and a metal fence.

fauteuils en rotin (production artisanale indienne)

CHIC HOME DESIGN Paris

Véronique Rivière
Mid-sized asian backyard shaded garden in Paris with a container garden and brick pavers for summer.

Jardin épuré : minéral et asiatique

Balcons & Cie

Plantations terminées : vue sur le bassin, sous la pergola qui accueille une clématite armandii. Julien Painault
This is an example of a small asian backyard full sun garden for spring in Montpellier with a container garden and mulch.

Zen Texana

Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping

Photo Credit: Fig & Hibiscus
Large asian backyard full sun formal garden in Dallas with a container garden.

Rear courtyard makeover

Dimension Gardenscape

A quiet retreat off the study of the house, the clients wanted a serene place where they could forget their daily troubles. Paul Huskinson - photographer

Gates and Fences

Moneca Kaiser Design Build (MKDB)

This is an example of a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun garden for summer in Ottawa with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Farm Field Pacific Rim

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

This is an example of a large asian backyard partial sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a container garden and decking.

Gates and Fences

Moneca Kaiser Design Build (MKDB)

Mid-sized asian backyard partial sun garden in Ottawa with a container garden and concrete pavers for summer.

Gates and Fences

Moneca Kaiser Design Build (MKDB)

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun garden for summer in Ottawa with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Asian Garden Design Ideas with a Container Garden

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.