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.

Private Residence

Ream Design LLC

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

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.

Contemporary Sunroom Addition & Outdoor Living Space

Boyce Design + Build

New sunroom addition with a timeless Bluestone paver patio and outdoor kitchen and comfortable seating area. The limestone veneer outdoor kitchen features a Black Pearl honed granite countertop and houses a stainless-steel built-in grill with double access storage doors. A custom cedar pergola shades the outdoor kitchen island and sits atop a pair of matching limestone veneer columns with a privacy louvered cedar slat screen wall. The renovated backyard landscape design includes privacy screen trees, flowering shrubs, boulder garden groupings and a lush green lawn.

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.

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.

Danville Backyard

Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture

Yellow Moss Rock swimming pool waterfall and Calistoga boulder retaining walls add soothing sound and visual appeal to this natural backyard. Photo Credits: Tom Minczeski

Miami Beach "Tree of Life"

David Font Design

Photo of a large transitional front yard full sun garden for spring in Miami with 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.

Design/ Build- House Proud

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Hear what our clients, Karen & Robert, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Fall millet, mums, cabbage, pansies, pumpkins, and gourds warm up the front entry. Project Partners: ESL Design Group, Hannah Goering Photography

Rich Residence- A.P.L.D SIlver Award Residential Garden Design

Nigel Rollings Landscape Design

Aerial view of the Rich Residence in Brooklyn, NY. Winner of Silver award for Residential Garden Design, awarded by the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, 2006. Featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Multiple hardscape media used: brick pavers, decking

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.

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.

Watertown MA - Kitchen Remodel & Addition

Rebel Builders

Photo of a large transitional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Boston with with privacy feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

University Avenue in Palo Alto

User

This home was not even visible from the street because of the overgrown and neglected landscape. There was no obvious entrance to the front door, and the garden area was surprisingly spacious once the over grown brush was removed. We added an arbored and walled patio in the rear garden, near the kitchen, for morning coffee and meditation. .

Arlington Landscape project

Boss Landscape Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard shaded formal garden in DC Metro with with privacy feature.

Mid-Century Patio Makeover - Waukesha

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

With two extended families and five children of their own, our clients needed a larger patio for family gatherings. The new patio includes a dining area and fire pit. Westhauser Photography

Private Backyard

Dixon Projects

A private backyard gives this home additional outdoor space with cedar fencing, stone pavers and room to garden.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Tydan Landscape Design, Inc Office

TYDAN Landscape Design Inc.

Photo of a large transitional backyard garden in Toronto with with pond and natural stone pavers.

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.