Dragon wing begonias and sweet potato vines fill this container garden designed and photographed by Pamela Crawford. See over 500 photos of Palm Beach landscapes and container gardens on her web site, pamela-crawford.com. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

Rolling Green Cottage

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Sharratt Design | Interior Design: Engler Studio | Photography: Landmark Photography
This is an example of a transitional backyard full sun garden in Minneapolis.

Balgowlah Heights

Joanne Green Landscape & Interior

This project had two required outcomes; develop a bolder garden presence in both the front and back garden, while creating a unique area in the backyard for teenage boys to entertain in. The backyard was a very rocky site which included a bald, exposed rock and multiple levels, but which had an innate native feel - so this was built upon by planting a number of beautiful Australian species, such as Bracelet Honey Myrtle, Kangaroo Paw, Mat Rush, selected succulents, Coastal Rosemary, Japanese Box topiaries, Sweet Viburnum, Bird-of-Paradise, Box and Keteleeri Juniper. To carry the native feel throughout the entire redevelopment, the backyard construction included feature sandstone walling, timber bollards to support lighting and sandstone steps with decomposed granite. To ensure the area fulfilled its entertainment goal, a fire pit was created with timber seating surrounds and a new BBQ enclosure installed, complete with lighting and a gas BBQ for year-round functionality. The exposed rock was turned into a unique feature piece and the garden was punctuated with sculptures, tallowwood posts, sawn sandstone, castlight fittings and terrazzo pots to imbue a modern bent. This feel was carried throughout the front yard where new feature walling, pots and lighting complemented the same plant varieties. The end result is a bold modern garden which boasts year-round entertainment functionality and can be enjoyed by all ages.

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Pacific Heights

Verner Architects

Paul Dyer Photography
Photo of a transitional backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco.

French Gardens

Peter Fudge Gardens

Design ideas for a transitional garden in Sydney.

Succulents in the front

Cool Designs for Landscapes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun xeriscape in Orange County with gravel.

Blue Bench

Todd Haiman Landscape Design

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard shaded garden for spring in New York with a garden path and gravel.

The picnic spot

Design Really Matters

Biergarten table & benches fold out easily for lunch or family picnics The garage, now a home gym, opens up to the outdoors through beautiful french doors.

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.

copper and redwood mailbox

User

This is an example of a transitional garden in Boston.

WIMBLEDON FAMILY HOUSE

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

The rear garden was re-designed by Justin Greer as part of the project and was largely implemented by the principal contractor. It turned-out to be quite a major landscaping exercise, and included the creation of different levels and much-improved connections with the house via new steps and terraces. Photographer: Nick Smith

An Entertaining Garden

Marti Neely, APLD

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun formal garden for fall in Omaha with natural stone pavers.

Winter Decor

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Winter arrangements of red twig dogwood, winterberry, eucalyptus, douglas fir, juniper, noble fir, oregonia, and port orford cedar.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun garden for winter in Chicago with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Sonoma Retreat

Rollin Landscape Design

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

Bowen Residence

REMARK

The patio was separated from the vehicular area by a living fence to provide some privacy while allowing for air and light to penetrate. All the plants are native and provide year round interest and a verdant feel to the space.

Vibrant Surroundings

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC
Transitional garden in DC Metro with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Wine Country Escape

Katharine Webster Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional garden in San Francisco.

Year-Round Outdoor Living | Elmhurst, IL

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone pavers.

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

Transitional 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.

Tanglewood

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Houston with natural stone pavers and a metal fence.