Shawn Maestretti
Photo of a mid-sized and australian native transitional backyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a fire feature and gravel.

Wine Country Retreat

Andrew Mann Architecture

Matthew Millman
Inspiration for a large and australian native transitional garden in San Francisco with a garden path.

Australian Garden Show Sydney 2014

Earth Matters Consulting

Mid-sized and australian native transitional front yard full sun garden in Sydney with a container garden for spring.

Balgowlah Heights

Joanne Green Landscape & Interior

This project had two required outcomes; develop a bolder garden presence in both the front and back garden, while creating a unique area in the backyard for teenage boys to entertain in. The backyard was a very rocky site which included a bald, exposed rock and multiple levels, but which had an innate native feel - so this was built upon by planting a number of beautiful Australian species, such as Bracelet Honey Myrtle, Kangaroo Paw, Mat Rush, selected succulents, Coastal Rosemary, Japanese Box topiaries, Sweet Viburnum, Bird-of-Paradise, Box and Keteleeri Juniper. To carry the native feel throughout the entire redevelopment, the backyard construction included feature sandstone walling, timber bollards to support lighting and sandstone steps with decomposed granite. To ensure the area fulfilled its entertainment goal, a fire pit was created with timber seating surrounds and a new BBQ enclosure installed, complete with lighting and a gas BBQ for year-round functionality. The exposed rock was turned into a unique feature piece and the garden was punctuated with sculptures, tallowwood posts, sawn sandstone, castlight fittings and terrazzo pots to imbue a modern bent. This feel was carried throughout the front yard where new feature walling, pots and lighting complemented the same plant varieties. The end result is a bold modern garden which boasts year-round entertainment functionality and can be enjoyed by all ages.

California Native Garden and Bioswale

Golden State Gardens

Strategically placed bunch grasses add movement, color, and texture to the garden. Contrasting colors provide accent and year-round interest. Contrasting colors provide accent and year-round interest.

California Native Garden

Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture

The fountain boulder is a visual and auditory focal point set in a dry stream bed surrounded by California Native Plants, new stamped concrete patio, stone seat wall, and natural backdrop of the Bishop Ranch open space. Tom Minczeski, Photographer Gardelle Landscape, Landscape Contractor

California native garden

Linda Estrin Garden Design

Large and australian native transitional sloped formal garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and mulch.

Corten Steel Planters

Conscious Environments Inc.

A custom corten steel planter runs parallel with stacked stone wall.
Design ideas for a large and australian native transitional backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Orange County with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Low Water, Vibrant Full Yard Design

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Australian native transitional front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with flowerbed.

California native garden

Linda Estrin Garden Design

Photo of a large and australian native transitional sloped formal garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and mulch.

Drought Tolerant Native Tustin Garden

creations landscape designs

What was mostly lawn and concrete was transformed into an eye catching drought tolerant garden. Using plants appropriate for the climate, flagstone and some accessories, this garden allows room for growth.

Australian Garden Show Sydney 2014

Earth Matters Consulting

Mid-sized and australian native transitional front yard full sun garden in Sydney with a container garden and mulch for spring.

Low Water, Vibrant Full Yard Design

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

This is an example of an australian native transitional front yard xeriscape in San Francisco with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Balgowlah Heights

Joanne Green Landscape & Interior

California Native Garden and Bioswale

Golden State Gardens

Strategically placed bunch grasses add movement, color, and texture to the garden. Contrasting colors provide accent and year-round interest.
Australian native transitional garden in San Francisco.

Fullerton, CA: Lawn to California Native Garden

H2 XERO Landscape Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized and australian native transitional backyard full sun garden in Orange County.

Union street, Erskineville

Uplift Interiors

Inspiration for an australian native transitional backyard garden in Sydney with natural stone pavers.

California Native Garden

Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture

Low voltage LED lighting brings the space to life at night. Tom Minczeski, photographer Gardelle Landscape Construction
Mid-sized and australian native transitional backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco.

Balgowlah Heights

Joanne Green Landscape & Interior

Suburban Native Garden

California Wild Landscape Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized and australian native transitional garden in Orange County.

Australian Native Transitional Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Transitional 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 transitional 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 a Transitional Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a transitional 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 a transitional 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 transitional 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.