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.

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.

【施工例】　伊丹市M邸

上村景観設計

Photo of an asian side yard shaded garden in Other with natural stone pavers.

Druid Hills Atlanta Meditation Garden

Plants Creative Landscapes

Homeowner wanted a space for meditating. The white gravel is calming and represents water. Knox lighting core drilled into bluestone patio highlights the view of the space from her living room.

Walkways

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Walkway at the front entrance of the house is made from large slabs of black slate. The Landscape Architect is Akiko Iwata and the plant installer is Landco. Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens designed and installed the flagstone, slate, stepping stone walkway.

Zen Rock Garden

User

The garden is defined by a series of rock walls holding raised gardens beds and a winding pathway of gravel. Raised beds allow the plants to spill over into the path, working with the twisting trail to obscure a traveler’s view and create a sense of mystery around the bend. Japanense Stewartia Stewartia pseudocamellia

Small interior Zen garden

The Japanese Garden

This zen garden is located on a central courtyard that connects the kitchen of the house, with the living - dining area and main access hall. As you can see it is glazed on several sides, each view after concluded the work is slightly different. This time, only put a lamp in Japanese style to give the night lighting environment. This is a sample of a Zen garden that carries an implicit minimalist in design. The conditions in the house are basically clear and minimalist tones, it is for that reason that it was decided to this design. Few elements, well distributed, with a mix of different textures, from coarse gravel and dark gray color, contrasting with the white gravel and raked; allows us to balance the wabi sabi and the scene.

Asian Garden, Kensington

Bethesda Garden Design llc

Close up of the dry river bed curving through the garden.
Mid-sized asian side yard shaded formal garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Asian Themed Garden (Palo Alto, CA)

Modern Landscaping, Inc.

A formidable pallet of Asian style plant species along with traditional bamboo construction and meandering stone and gravel pathways.
Photo of an asian backyard shaded garden in San Francisco with a water feature and decking.

Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June

Van Zelst Inc

Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.
Expansive asian backyard shaded garden in Chicago with natural stone pavers for summer.

Green Arbor

Miriam's River House Designs, LLC

This photo shows the entrance area into several gardens. The Green Roof Arbor marks the formal entrance into the major garden in the entire setting. The Japanese style construction can also be seen in the 'waiting bench' located near the Green roof Arbor. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick

Clivia grandiflora

LANZSCAPES

Clivia grandiflora in deep shade. Spring. Steve Dodds
Inspiration for a large asian sloped shaded garden for spring in Auckland with brick pavers.

Japanese Style Stroll Garden

Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized asian backyard shaded xeriscape in New York with a garden path and gravel.

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

Meditation Pavilion

Miriam's River House Designs, LLC

A close-up photo of the foundation stone work, and surrounding patio. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian backyard shaded garden in Cleveland with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Zen Rock Garden

User

Asian inspired contemporary garden

jonathan craggs garden design

Vince Klassen
Inspiration for an asian front yard shaded garden in Vancouver with natural stone pavers.

Landscape design for xeriscape or hardscape Winter Park Florida 2 years later

Earthwise Horticultural Services

Scott Simpson
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian front yard shaded xeriscape for summer in Orlando with natural stone pavers.

Asian Inspired

Great Lakes Landscape Design

Photo of an asian shaded garden in Detroit with natural stone pavers.

必要最低限の植栽でまとめられた風通し良い坪庭に

造園・庭造り専門店【新美園】

手水鉢の正面に立つ眺め。最低限の植栽で構成された坪庭は、風通しも良く瑞々しさも感じる事が出来ます。細かな部分も目立たない様に土留め処置を施しております。
Photo of a small asian courtyard shaded garden for winter in Tokyo.

Asian Shaded 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.