Small asian courtyard garden in Hamilton with a water feature and gravel.

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

Japanese Zen Garden Backyard with Fountain and Patio

Southwest Boulder & Stone

Award-winning Japanese landscape designer Kohei Owatari uses natural elements like water and stone to create relaxing environments amid modern life. A reverence for nature marks this eco-friendly and creative landscape design, where meandering pathways perfectly complement clean geometric lines and patterns. Natural stone was the ideal material to deepen the connection with the natural world. The unique leaf-shaped patio and the custom water trough are key elements that showcase Kohei’s exceptional creativity and design sense.

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.

Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs

Whipple Russell Architects

Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs. Photo by William MacCollum.
Small asian courtyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel and a stone fence.

Atherton Japanese Garden

Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group

This is an example of an asian backyard garden in San Francisco with gravel.

Zen Garden

Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International

Design ideas for an asian backyard garden in Detroit with gravel.

Japanese Garden in Manhattan

New Eco Landscapes

Japanese courtyard garden in NYC. This garden was built in a dark courtyard on top of a roof. All plants are real and had to be planted within the mounds.

Jardín Zem en la montaña

queiruga Paisajistas

Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun driveway for summer in Other with a garden path and gravel.

Landscape

Twin Oaks Lawn and Landscape, Inc.

This beautiful Asian inspired oasis is the perfect place to relax!
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun formal garden for fall in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Japanese Tea House

Miriam's River House Designs, LLC

Looking from inside to outer surrounding Japanese garden area. The top row of windows are hand blown art glass. Photo credits:Dan Drobnick
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian backyard partial sun garden in Cleveland with gravel.

Japanese-inspired garden with koi pond

Hanselman Landscape and Gardens

Hanselman Landscape and Gardens
Large asian backyard garden in Philadelphia with with pond and gravel.

Frame For A Garden

Garden Structures & More

The subject matter within this framework is the best of the best.
This is an example of a large asian backyard partial sun formal garden for spring in Minneapolis with a garden path and gravel.

Modern Landscape

Inspiration for an asian courtyard garden in Other with gravel.

South Lamar Condo

Native Edge Landscape

Native Edge Landscape, LLC
This is an example of a small asian backyard garden in Austin with a vertical garden and gravel.

Zen Garden

Holmes Fine Gardens

This project invokes the most meaning from the fewest materials, conveying a sense of infinity and emptiness.
This is an example of a small asian side yard partial sun garden in Bridgeport with gravel.

Japanese Zen Garden Backyard with Fountain and Patio

Southwest Boulder & Stone

Japangarten bei Leipzig

Jürgen Kirchner Wasser + Garten

Inspiration for an expansive asian backyard full sun formal garden for fall in Frankfurt with a garden path and gravel.

Asian Contemporary

Pacific Ridge Landscapes Ltd

Merle Kroeker
This is an example of a mid-sized asian backyard formal garden in Vancouver with gravel.

Charles McClure, landscape architect

Charles McClure - Professional Site Planning

Photo of a large asian front yard driveway in Santa Barbara with gravel.

Asian Garden Design Ideas with Gravel

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.