This home was not even visible from the street because of the overgrown and neglected landscape. There was no obvious entrance to the front door, and the garden area was surprisingly spacious once the over grown brush was removed. We added an arbored and walled patio in the rear garden, near the kitchen, for morning coffee and meditation. .

Dana Point Relaxation

AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.

Transitional courtyard xeriscape in Orange County with with privacy feature.

Corner fence and trellis detail

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

This corner detail shows how the existing side perimeter wall meets the new sidewalk fence and new narrow stepped trellis tops. This custom trellis was designed for privacy and planted with Akebia vine which is evergreen and will add more height and screening when mature. The existing mature Ficus vines were saved on the existing stucco wall by building new small raised planters around the roots.

Peaceful Spa-inspired Retreat

Peery Homes

Large transitional courtyard partial sun formal garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Residential Projects

LandZen Landscape Design & Construction

This is an example of a small transitional courtyard formal garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.

River Oaks 2 - Landscape Maintenance & Seasonal Color

Hogue Landscape Services

fench country classical garden meets modern. These are technically two different houses that the client combined into one. VERY different styles, but well done.

Georgetown Combined Courtyard

Molly Scott Exteriors, LLC

Detail of the ironwork fence recycled into wall art. The pieces are stunning, and their texture contrasts nicely with the old brick of the house wall. Vines will continue to grow over the ironwork and up the wall to soften the space. Joseph Andrew Townsend--townsendfilms; landscape Installation by John Shorb Landscaping, Inc.

Patio & Pool Gallery

Lafarge Construction Services Winnipeg

Design ideas for a large transitional courtyard garden in Other with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Custom Metal by MetalSmith's Design

Twisted Elements

David Kopfmann
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional courtyard garden in Minneapolis with a garden path and mulch.

Lincoln Park Single-Family with Courtyard

Calafia Design

Katy Sheppard - New gate sets the tone.
Small transitional courtyard shaded garden in Chicago with natural stone pavers for spring.

New Delray Beach Waterfront Home

Flourish Delray Design

Landscaped Courtyard
Transitional courtyard partial sun formal garden in Miami with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Transitional Landscape

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional courtyard full sun garden for spring in San Diego with gravel.

San Clemente Residence

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Before and after. We used drought tolerant Kurapia groundcover as a turf replacement. This is newly planted, more photos to come as it grows in.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional courtyard full sun driveway in Orange County with a garden path and gravel.

Jardin d'exception dans les Dombes

I.D.O jardins

Mise en place du calepinage afin de réaliser le damier.
Mid-sized transitional courtyard garden in Lyon with a garden path.

Courtyard container garden with lights

Bluestar Landscape Designers

Lighted Pots and trellis: Making over a courtyard and staging for a Christmas party
Inspiration for a transitional courtyard partial sun garden in Sacramento.

Courtyard Garden

James Hutchison Garden Design

Ray Cox
Mid-sized transitional courtyard garden in Other with natural stone pavers.

Princeton Junior League Showhouse & Gardens

Ronni Hock Garden & Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional courtyard shaded garden for spring in Philadelphia with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Современная классика. Цветущий сад

Авторские сады

Photo of a transitional courtyard full sun garden for summer in Yekaterinburg with a vertical garden.

Garden entry from house

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

Existing stairs from the back door leading to the tiny garden used to go to the flat on-grade garden level - a raised deck was added which eliminated two of the existing steps creating a large landing/spa deck and created a more relaxed flow to the stone patio. The new corner spa is sitting on a new slab below the deck, and the new deck (with removable panel at the spa mechanical panel) was built around the spa. The design includes custom lattice screens around the hot tub to give it a luxury spa feeling and screen the adjacent neighbor's house wall. Blue Bamboo was planted on grade at the deck corners with root barriers in order to create a lush green look and complement the screening. New lattice was added under the stair which is covered by star jasmine.

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Transitional Courtyard 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.