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

Photo of a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Cherrywood Charmer - Custom Vegetable Garden

Native Edge Landscape

This custom keyhole raised veggie bed was installed in place of the owners' original in-ground veggie bed. Made from gorgeous red cedar with built-in trellis support, it is much more beautiful and more convenient and accessible than the original bed.

201st Court

User

Design ideas for a large transitional backyard formal garden in Phoenix with a garden path.

LED Lighting

LandCrafters, LLC

This is an example of a transitional formal garden in Milwaukee with a water feature and brick pavers.

Lighting Design, Holland Park

Light House Designs Ltd

Light House Designs were able to come up with some fun lighting solutions for the home bar, gym and indoor basket ball court in this property. Photos by Tom St Aubyn

Fencing

Cowles Custom Remodel LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun formal garden in Portland with gravel.

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.

Shadyside

The Outdoor Living Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with a garden path and gravel.

Alhambra Valley

Envision Landscape Studio

Photography by Paul Dyer
Design ideas for a large transitional backyard formal garden in San Francisco.

Gallery Of Work

CAMILLA CAVAN DESIGN LLC

Outdoor spaces, expand the Living experience.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun formal garden in Phoenix with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Richards Residence

Foch Family Landscape Architecture

This landscape of this transitional dwelling aims to compliment the architecture while providing an outdoor space for high end living and entertainment. The outdoor kitchen, hot tub, tiered gardens, living and dining areas as well as a formal lawn provide ample space for enjoyment year round. Photographs courtesy of The Richards Group.

Allée du jardin

Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

This is an example of a large transitional front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Paris with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Nashville Estate

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

With a lengthy list of ideas about how to transform their backyard, the clients were excited to see what we could do. Existing features on site needed to be updated and in-cooperated within the design. The view from each angle of the property was already outstanding and we didn't want the design to feel out of place. We had to make the grade changes work to our advantage, each separate space had to have a purpose. The client wanted to use the property for charity events, so a large flat turf area was constructed at the back of the property, perfect for setting up tables, chairs and a stage if needed. It also created the perfect look out point into the back of the property, dropping off into a ravine. A lot of focus throughout the project was the plant selection. With a large amount of garden beds, we wanted to maintain a clean and formal look, while still offering seasonal interest. We did this by edging the beds with boxwoods, adding white hydrangeas throughout the beds for constant colour, and subtle pops of purple and yellow. This along with the already breathtaking natural backdrop of the space, is more than enough to make this project stand out. Photographer: Jason Hartog Photography

Portland Road - Kingston

Metre Squared Architecture

Gilda Cevasco
Photo of a small transitional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Other with gravel and a container garden.

Mew

Stopher Design Partnership

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Mid-sized transitional backyard formal garden in Devon with decking.

water feature

L.I.U. Landscape Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard formal garden in Orange County with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Eclectic Garden

Gaia Gardens

Large transitional backyard formal garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Miami Beach "Tree of Life"

David Font Design

This is an example of a large transitional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Miami with decking.

Wildflower meadow surrounding house

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Bare soil areas that were disturbed during construction were seeded with a Northeast native wildflower mix. Photo: Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Inspiration for a small transitional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Burlington with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Transitional Formal 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.