Infinite Possibilities Landscape & Design

Small transitional front yard partial sun garden in Toronto for summer.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun formal garden for summer in New York with a garden path and brick pavers.

Back Yard Landscapes & Outdoor Living

Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.

A sandstone patio is sized perfecly for a table of four.
Inspiration for a large transitional backyard full sun garden for summer in Cleveland with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS

Marc Mason Landscape Services

Marc Mason Landscape Services
Photo of a small transitional front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Orange County.

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.

Residential cottage garden

Landscape Design & Associates LLC

Sweet Autumn Clematis adorns front entry. Foreground plants are Lavander, Blue Fescue and in the background grows rich red Echinacea 'Salsa'.
Mid-sized transitional front yard full sun garden in Detroit with a garden path for summer.

A Kitchen garden in Buckinghamshire

Joanne Alderson Design

Part of a kitchen garden I designed for my client in Buckinghamshire with raised beds & bespoke frames for climbers in corten steel
This is an example of a small transitional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Buckinghamshire with a vegetable garden and brick pavers.

Portola Valley Modern Renovation - Floresta Way

The Design Build Company

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in San Francisco with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

GreenGOLd

GreenGOLd
Photo of a transitional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with with pond and brick pavers.

Lake Of The Pines

Native Edge Landscapes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional sloped partial sun formal garden for summer in Denver with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Costa Mesa

Professional Outdoor Perspective

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Orange County with brick pavers.

Vinyl Fence

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Denver with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Fire Features

Stone Center

Traditional Style Fire Feature - the Prescott Fire Pit - using Techo-Bloc's Prescott wall & Piedimonte cap.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Paysage de Provence, 2 ans après

CONCEPTUELLES PAYSAGE ET DECORATION

@Boigontier
Inspiration for an expansive transitional full sun formal garden for summer in Marseille with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Bayside Property on the south shore of Centre Island NY.

David R. Lamb, Landscape Architect

This propery is situated on the south side of Centre Island at the edge of an oak and ash woodlands. orignally, it was three properties having one house and various out buildings. topographically, it more or less continually sloped to the water. Our task was to creat a series of terraces that were to house various functions such as the main house and forecourt, cottage, boat house and utility barns. The immediate landscape around the main house was largely masonry terraces and flower gardens. The outer landscape was comprised of heavily planted trails and intimate open spaces for the client to preamble through. As the site was largely an oak and ash woods infested with Norway maple and japanese honey suckle we essentially started with tall trees and open ground. Our planting intent was to introduce a variety of understory tree and a heavy shrub and herbaceous layer with an emphisis on planting native material. As a result the feel of the property is one of graciousness with a challenge to explore.

Beautiful Blooming Borders

Verdant Grounds

A colorful border. We choose plants that work well throughout the seasons so your landscape always looks its colorful best.
Design ideas for a transitional front yard full sun garden for summer in Dallas.

Colorful Plantings Create Privacy

GreenHeart, LLC

The homeowners enjoy sitting on their side porch and wanted privacy from passersby. KnockOut Roses along the sidewalk are backed by Forsythia for early spring interest and Nellie R. Stevens Hollies for behind them. From the porch, Nandinas grow in front on the Hollies while the grand Lagerstroemia creates a dark pink cloud of summer blossoms. DESIGN: Cathy Carr, APLD Photo and installation: Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.

Backyard Renovation in Ann Arbor, MI

Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping

This was a backyard renovation. There was an existing plastic tub pond with many perennials around it. We took out everything, saved as many perennials as we could and installed a new rubber lined, natural ecosystem pond, stream and waterfall. We redesigned the area and created a couple different seating areas along with a pathway over the stream. Transplanted the perennials and added a few new plants to add interest all year long. A year after installation we added an accent spillway bowl to the feature. They make great additions to existing water features or make great stand alone features. They can add extra movement to dead spots in ponds and more oxygen to the water. We put tropical plants in the bowl for extra filtration as well.

Full Property Experience - Kitchener, ON

Soares Landscaping Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun garden for summer in Other with a wood fence.

Queen Anne Gambrel

Board & Vellum

Photo by Andrew Giammarco.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun garden for summer in Seattle with with privacy feature, concrete pavers and a wood fence.

Transitional Garden Design Ideas for Summer

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.