Large transitional front yard partial sun garden in San Francisco.

Meadow Details and and Reclaimed Flagstone

This close-up highlights the vibrant meadow plantings as they begin to fill in, showcasing variety and natural beauty. A new hibiscus, added to complement an existing one, brings extra depth and color. Reclaimed flagstone pavers gently wind through the space—rescued from an underused patio to support a more sustainable design. As the sun sets, its soft light filters through the trees.

Richmond House

VORBILD Architecture

Large transitional backyard formal garden in London with natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Just a Fabulous Place to Call Home | Wheaton, IL

Hursthouse Landscape - Architect, Build, Maintain

The fire pit is veneered in house brick, lined with a fire brick interior, includes a custom log grate and gas starter, and is finished with a four-piece thermal bluestone coping. The sloping grade was excavated and retained with curved bluestone steps and snapcut limestone.

Custom Designs

Dream Gardens LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional front yard full sun driveway in San Diego with concrete pavers.

Williamsville Perennial Planting

Menne Garden Artistry

Large transitional front yard shaded garden in New York with with flowerbed and river rock for summer.

Leawood Techo-Bloc Frontal

High Prairie Outdoors and Pools

This is an example of a large transitional front yard full sun driveway in Kansas City with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Gates & Fences

Monarch Gardens, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard full sun formal garden in San Francisco with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Backyard Pathway

Big Rock Landscaping

Nothing is more charming than a quiet garden path complete with stone pavers, wildflowers, and the view of a cozy firepit in the distance.
Design ideas for a large transitional side yard garden in Salt Lake City with with path and natural stone pavers.

Magical View

Suncrest Gardens

Sidewalk from fireplace patio to garage door continues bluestone material and pattern dry laid within gravel walkway. Plant choices reflect partial shade conditions and include Kolkwitzia, ‘Dream Catcher’ Beauty Bush.

Custom Mercer Island Fence

Chapman Construction, LLC

Large transitional backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with gravel.

Poburn Woods

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Our client desired a functional, tasteful, and improved environment to compliment their home. The overall goal was to create a landscape that was subtle and not overdone. The client was highly focused on their deck environment that would span across the rear of the house with an area for a Jacuzzi as well. A portion of the deck has a screened in porch due to the naturally buggy environment since the home is situated in the woods and a low area. A mosquito repellent injection system was incorporated into the irrigation system to help with the bug issue. We improved circulation of the driveway, increased the overall curb appeal of the entrance of the home, and created a scaled and proportional outdoor living environment for the clients to enjoy. The client has religious guidelines that needed to be adhered to with the overall function and design of the landscape, which included an arbor over the deck to support a Sukkah and a Green Egg smoker to cook Kosher foods. Two columns were added at the driveway entrance with lights to help define their driveway entrance since it's the end of a long pipe-stem. New light fixtures were also added to the rear of the house. Our client desired multiple amenities with a limited budget, so everything had to be value engineered through the design and construction process. There is heavy deer pressure on the site, a mosquito issue, low site elevations, flat topography, poor soil, and overall poor drainage of the site. The original driveway was not sized appropriately and the front porch had structural issues, as well as leaked water onto the landing below. The septic tank was also situated close to the rear of the house and had to be contemplated during the design process. Photography: Morgan Howarth. Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen, Surrounds Inc.

Orlando Project

In and Out Creative Ambient Style

Photo of a large transitional backyard garden in Orlando with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Wood Fences

Dakota Unlimited

Window pane lattice top fence designed & installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Photo of a large transitional backyard partial sun formal garden in Minneapolis with a wood fence.

Nasseth Residence

KHLA, LLC

KHLA
Inspiration for a large transitional sloped partial sun xeriscape for summer in Denver with a retaining wall and gravel.

Suburban Renewal

Art of the Land

Ice plants, Lavender, Agashache, Rudbeckia, Coreopsis, Aster. The owner just wanted to have fun!. And it will continue to bring her joy as it evolves, blooms and changes over the seasons and over the years.

Alameda Residence

Christian Rice Architects, Inc.

Coronado, CA The Alameda Residence is situated on a relatively large, yet unusually shaped lot for the beachside community of Coronado, California. The orientation of the “L” shaped main home and linear shaped guest house and covered patio create a large, open courtyard central to the plan. The majority of the spaces in the home are designed to engage the courtyard, lending a sense of openness and light to the home. The aesthetics take inspiration from the simple, clean lines of a traditional “A-frame” barn, intermixed with sleek, minimal detailing that gives the home a contemporary flair. The interior and exterior materials and colors reflect the bright, vibrant hues and textures of the seaside locale.

Backyard Retreat

Marti Neely, APLD

Marti Neely, APLD
Photo of a large transitional courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Omaha with with pond.

Nguyen Santee Project : Western Outdoor Designs

Western Outdoor Designs

Real grass is costly to keep looking beautiful. It requires water, maintenance, fertilizer-and even when you try your hardest, sometimes your best just isn’t good enough and you are left with an ugly, patchy lawn despite your best efforts. Synthetic turf allows homeowners to have green, flawless grass 365 days a year. In the driest heat of summer and in the wettest months of winter your backyard will be graced with the same green, natural-looking grass, and you will never be plagued by weeds, mud or lawnmowers ever again!

Backyard Renovation in Ann Arbor, MI

Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping

This was a backyard renovation. There was an existing plastic tub pond with many perennials around it. We took out everything, saved as many perennials as we could and installed a new rubber lined, natural ecosystem pond, stream and waterfall. We redesigned the area and created a couple different seating areas along with a pathway over the stream. Transplanted the perennials and added a few new plants to add interest all year long. A year after installation we added an accent spillway bowl to the feature. They make great additions to existing water features or make great stand alone features. They can add extra movement to dead spots in ponds and more oxygen to the water. We put tropical plants in the bowl for extra filtration as well.

Large 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.