Three tiered Roman Pisa retaining wall used as a front planting bed. Sierra grey in color with a charcoal coping.
Mid-sized transitional front yard garden in Other with a retaining wall.

Roberts Creek House

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Custom designed retirement home on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Ryan Nelson Photography © 2012 Houzz
This is an example of a transitional front yard garden in Vancouver.

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.

The Junction - Front Yard Urban Upgrade

Infinite Possibilities Landscape & Design

Small transitional front yard partial sun garden in Toronto with with path and natural stone pavers for summer.

Front yard curb appeal

NS Landscapes

Front yard landscaping design to add curb appeal.
Design ideas for a large transitional front yard garden in Minneapolis with concrete pavers.

An extensive landscape project with stonewalls, patio, dry river bed & more

Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes

We added a traditional stone wall around the front lawn, plantings, and a dry river bed accent to the front lawn area.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun garden in Portland Maine with concrete pavers.

Contemporary Traditional Front Entry

Conscious Environments Inc.

Simple, but elegant front entry with brick praving, natural blue stone paving, entry wall, new French doors from interior, landscaping, & lighting all work to compliment this traditional style home in Newport Beach.

McAlexander Residence

Taylor's Landscape Design

Installed by Gardens By Gabriel
This is an example of a transitional front yard xeriscape in Los Angeles.

6649 E Lafayette Blvd

Green Street Communities, Inc.

Jennifer Kruk Photography
Inspiration for an expansive transitional front yard full sun driveway in Phoenix with brick 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 and gravel for spring.

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

South Beach

Siemens Woodworking

This homes landscape provides privacy for all the fun pool parties and bocce ball games the clients hosted. Outdoor fun galore.
Design ideas for a transitional front yard garden in Seattle.

Front Entry

Poul's Landscaping & Nursery, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional front yard full sun garden in Chicago with concrete pavers.

Our Work

Livolsi Hardscaping, LLC.

Transitional front yard driveway in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Birmingham Project

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Detroit with a container garden and concrete pavers.

Sundance Renovation

Showcase Landscape & Irrigation

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun xeriscape in Denver with natural stone pavers.

Color Pots

Tri-Scapes Landscaping

Photo of a transitional front yard garden in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Forest Hill South

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

Forest Hill South was designed by Mark Pettes of MDP and Pro-Land was hired to construct the project in 2012. Both natural flagstone and interlock was used on this project, designed to compliment one another as well as the house. Decorative walls retain the grade from the driveway and are faced with brick to tie into the house. Flagstone stepping stones laid in the grass bring you from the front landing into the backyard. The same flagstone is carried through the back and laid on the lounge and pool patio. Planting was added for some colour and privacy from neighbours.

Goodbye grass, Hello San Diego landscape!

Ornamental Gardens by Lisa

The cobble puddles are on both sides of the driveway for balance in the landscape. The same planting palette is used to create an appearance of the driveway going through the landscape.

Gallery

Smartscapes

This is an example of a large transitional front yard partial sun driveway in Los Angeles with 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.