Portland, Oregon Cottage Style Garden Design

Photo by Holly@StickleyCreative.com
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun garden for spring in Portland.

Bluestone step stone path pierces limestone wall and transitions to solid blues

Landscape Workshop

A dry stack limestone wall creates a threshold with a bluestone path connecting the street with the entry terrace.
Inspiration for a transitional front yard formal garden in Other with a water feature.

Bluestone Bench

The Barn: Landscape + Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

A WHOLE NEW LOOK (View 1)

GreenKeepers Landscaping

Both of the new landscape and hardscape designs work to draw attention to the new porch and front entrance of this home.
Transitional front yard partial sun garden in New York with concrete pavers.

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.

Landscape Design

Eliza Engle Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.

San Diego Garden Staging

Jackie and the Beanstalk

The owners wanted edibles and the only sunny spot is the front patio which is all stone so I put them in pots, which will do just fine.
This is an example of a small transitional front yard full sun garden in San Diego with a vegetable garden and natural stone pavers.

Cambie Residence

CYAN Horticulture

A tiny front yard is structured with traditional boxwood that outline a mini soccer field.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front yard garden in Vancouver.

Drought Tolerant Landscape

Legacy Landscape

Drought tolerant hillside landscape
Large transitional front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with mulch.

Elegant Pathway Home

Ecoscape Environmental Design

A stately home deserves a stately pathway entry. This North Boulder home had some established trees and shrubs, but was lacking a gracious pathway from the street. Gone is a sea of common turf grass, replaced by xeric and pollinator friendly perennials that line this buff sandstone pathway.

Prominent Palo Alto Corner Now colorful

Inviting Spaces By Kim

This centrally located intersection to a main thoroughfare a block away was a concern because of the corner lot visibility issue for cars making a turn driving in either direction. The Quince tree bloomed annually for just a short time and was originally planted by the prior home owners decades ago. Keeping it maintained to a height of 4’ maximum, dictated for safety reasons, was still obstructing and limiting the visibility of oncoming traffic at this busy intersection. The existing roses planted in the same space as the Quince were a perfect backdrop to the new perennials and annuals planted to paint this corner with flowers. The project also included expanding the beautification to both corner areas in coordination with several other planting areas already seasonally updated on the property. With the Redwood Tree as a focal point and Roses, Daphnes, Iris, Azaleas, Fuchsias, Hydrangeas and Camilias highlighting the planting beds the addition of color, including around the driveway and side entrance, transformed the entire space. Painting With Flowers Is Adding Beauty to Benefit Homeowners & Neighbors! Kim Beber

Seashell

Showcase Landscape & Irrigation

Photo of a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun garden in Denver with with path and natural stone pavers.

California Cottage

Tish Landscape Design

A new cottage was situated in back of a historic home in downtown Palo Alto. The task was to incorporate the new cottage to the existing landscape. A poured-in-place patio allows the homeowner and her dogs to have a place to sit in the sun, while a dry stack wall delineates the patio edge. Under a canopy of Redwood trees, water-wise plantings create a lush and inviting space. Photos by- David Easton Architect

High Desert Tuscan

Blooming Desert

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun xeriscape in Portland.

Plantings

Hoy Landscaping Inc.

Small transitional front yard shaded garden in Chicago with mulch for summer.

3/17

Encore Landscaping, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun garden in New York with mulch.

Heritage home gets a new look

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Mexican feather grass, fleabane and Corydalis lutea dress up this old rock wall. Salvia 'Hot Lips' floats on top. Photo: Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Ducktrap Garden & Wildflower Meadow

Redtwig, llc

Stone stepper path with newly-planted Astilbes
Photo of a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun garden for summer in Portland Maine with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

New Front Entry Landscape

As You Like It Landscaping

Concrete pavers work well for structured, high traffic areas. As You Like It Landscaping
Photo of a mid-sized transitional front yard garden in DC Metro with a garden path and concrete pavers.

North End Renovation

Golden Leaf Landscapes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun driveway in Denver with a garden path and concrete pavers.

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.