Curving Bluestone Walkway with Radius Granite Steps

Note how we always have large bluestone pieces at the edge because we lay out the pattern with AutoCAD. There are two more granite steps at the driveway. See the granite lamp post.

Burlingame Garden Retreat

The Garden Route Company

Large transitional front yard partial sun garden in San Francisco.

Custom Driveway Pavers

Conceptual Outdoor Design

Photo of a large transitional front yard driveway in Other with concrete pavers.

Summer perennials in front yard landscape

Athyrium Design

This front yard landscape features a colorful array of late-summer blooming perennials, including Geranium 'Rozanne' (Perennial Geranium), & Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' (Pink Turtlehead).

Before and After Landscape Transformation

Living Designs By Linda

Large transitional front yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.

Cottage Garden

Amy Malter Landscape Design

This front yard needed a sweet garden to be as charming as the home. The Japanese Maple was used to give a bit of privacy from the main road, while the large sweeping bed lines soften the architecture. A combination of four season plants make sure that at all times there is something interesting going on.

Front Porch Living

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional front yard full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Rex Larson Landscape,

Total Construction Consultants

Large transitional front yard full sun driveway in Seattle with gravel.

Blacktopping and Pavers

Michael Labriola Inc

This is an example of a large transitional front yard full sun driveway for spring in New York with a retaining wall and gravel.

Finished Designs -

Jill Davis Design

Jill Davis
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Estate Gates

Allied Fence Co

Large transitional front yard shaded driveway in Atlanta.

LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS

Marc Mason Landscape Services

Marc Mason Landscape Services
Design ideas for a small transitional front yard full sun garden for summer in Orange County with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Summer Color

Marti Neely, APLD

Marti Neely, APLD
Mid-sized transitional front yard full sun driveway in Omaha with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Dry Stream Bed Front Entrance

Stony Creek Landscapes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional front yard xeriscape in Other with mulch.

Front Yard Landscapes

Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.

A rolling mound in the center of a U-shaped drive de-emphasizes the expanse of concrete and buffers the view from the street.
Inspiration for a large transitional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Cleveland.

Sonoma Retreat

Rollin Landscape Design

Cathy Stancil Photography
Inspiration for a transitional front yard garden in San Francisco.

Transitional Front Yard - Mequon

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The front bed curves around the facade of the home, softening the corners of the house. Westhauser Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front yard shaded garden for summer in Milwaukee with natural stone pavers.

Private Residence

Ream Design LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and gravel.

Driveway Gates

East Hampton Fence & Gate

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front yard driveway in New York.

Front yard curb appeal

NS Landscapes

Low maintenance planting beds for upgraded curb appeal.
Photo of a large transitional front yard garden in Minneapolis with with flowerbed and mulch.

Transitional Front Yard 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.