Location: Cohasset, MA, US These clients wanted a landscape that had a sense of flow, of unfolding, of mysteries revealed. They love art and were open to ideas beyond the traditional themes, and so the swirls and circles of artist Sonia Delaunay, became the inspiration for this gorgeous coastal property in Cohasset, MA. This garden was inspired by the art of Sonia Delaunay. Along the entire length of the house we made a sweeping serpentine stone wall that swerves around like a great dragon tail. In front of it are deep beds filled with Euphorbia, Lavender, Geranium, Coreopsis, Salvia, and Hakonechloa grass. They sing with blues, purples and yellows, the homeowners’ favorite colors. Euphorbia "Shorty" and Soft Touch hollies mix well with lavender and coreopsis.

Fall Annuals

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Fall display of mums and cabbage.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun garden for fall in Chicago.

Transitional Landscape Renovation - Mequon

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Shrubs, evergreens, grasses, and perennials all play a role in the front planting bed. A Hydrangea anomala petiolaris vine grows up the trellis. Westhauser Photography

Private Residence

Ream Design LLC

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

Artificial Grass Front Yard Designs

Smart Yards - Synthetic Grass Contractors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard xeriscape in Los Angeles.

Wellesley Family Garden

Inge Daniels Design LLC

Design ideas for a transitional front yard full sun garden in Boston with a garden path.

Danville

Garden Nest Residential Landscape

Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Large transitional front yard xeriscape in San Francisco.

Miami Beach "Tree of Life"

David Font Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Miami with brick pavers.

Novotny Landscaping LLC

This is an example of a large transitional front yard garden in Milwaukee.

Woodland Timber Frame Home

West Winds Nursery LLC

Appalachian Red Redbud bring brilliant color to the early spring landscape.
Design ideas for a transitional front yard shaded garden for spring in DC Metro with natural stone pavers.

Winter Seasonal Color

Austin Landscaping

This is the same home as in our summer color featured project but this is how beautiful the same space can look in the "dead" of winter with the correct use of foliage and proper care. Claire Bland

Des Peres New Build

Basile Landscaping & Lawn Care

The natural stone steps were added later in the design process. The customer wanted to be able to get guests up to the front door easily. They knew they had a steep driveway but didn't want to add more concrete to their front yard. Natural stone steps were an obvious choice.

Round Forms and No Pruning

Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design

Rounded plant forms are repeated with variations of texture and foliage color. Donna Giguere, APLD
Inspiration for a small transitional front yard partial sun garden in Portland with natural stone pavers.

Gallery

Shipley & Sons Construction

Photo of a large transitional front yard partial sun driveway in Phoenix with concrete pavers.

1 Acre in Gilbert & A Complete Landscape Transformation - Lush Outdoor Living

Shearon Design Collective

1 Acre in Gilbert that needed a complete transformation from bad grass and desert plants to this lush dream home in prime Gilbert! Raised planters and hedges surrounding existing trees, new pavers, fire features - fireplace and fire pits, flower beds, new shrubs, trees, landscape lighting, sunken pool dining cabana, swim up bar, tennis court, soccer field, edible garden, iron trellis, private garden, and stunning paver entryways.

Entry Aprons & Piers

Knapp and Associates, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional front yard full sun driveway in Orange County with natural stone pavers.

Entry Gardens

Garden Gate Landscaping

Charles W. Bowers/Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

6649 E Lafayette Blvd

Green Street Communities, Inc.

Jennifer Kruk Photography
Photo of an expansive transitional front yard full sun driveway for fall in Phoenix with brick pavers.

Lake Austin Residence

Botanical Concerns LLC

Plantings provide privacy screening between properties. River rock along the edge of the driveway slows water down as it sheds and prevents soil erosion in the plant bed.

Driveway Gates

East Hampton Fence & Gate

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

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.