Garden design focussed on versatility and flow through the space. Open spaces outside of the patio doors encourage indoor/outdoor living.
Small transitional backyard partial sun formal garden in Wiltshire with with path, natural stone pavers and a stone fence for summer.

Véranda du jardin

Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris

Inspiration for a large transitional front yard partial sun formal garden for spring in Paris with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a stone fence.

Mallards Estate - Potager Garden

User

Carroll and Mullan StoneWork Potager Garden. Spiral beds and slate fenced paths for growing extensive range of vegetables and herbs for soup. Slate retaining walls with hammer finished flat coping. Monolith entrance steps and pitched schist walkway. Pine cone representation centre piece. Spiral garden paths and monolith slate fencing

Redland Pavers

Coy Land Techs

The Redlands project at the carter residence started as a blank canvas. The pink rock area acts as a driveway by having 6 inches of compacted road base underneath. Every aspect of the the project incorporates a property wide drainage plan integrated into industry leading construction methods. Coy Land Techs installed the grass, concrete, concrete curbs, plants, irrigation systems, rocks, mulch, trees, retaining wall, pavers, grading, excavation, and more

Steps

Superior Scape

Contrasting colors create excellent visual interest to this brick paver front porch.
Transitional front yard formal garden in Detroit with with path, brick pavers and a stone fence.

North Mesa Front Yard Living

Shearon Design Collective

Front yard transformation with new hardscape, seating walls, paver walkways, new plants, ;landscape lighting, driveway extension, updated brick to painted brick, and new synthetic turf.

Rénovation et extension à Lille

User

Aménagement du jardin après la réalisation d'extension
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Lille with with raised garden bed, brick pavers and a stone fence.

North Mesa Front Yard Living

Shearon Design Collective

Front yard transformation with new hardscape, seating walls, paver walkways, new plants, ;landscape lighting, driveway extension, updated brick to painted brick, and new synthetic turf.

Stone Setts

Green & Gorgeous

Sandstone setts bring a great texture and detail leading one through the space up toward the archway and top terrace.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with natural stone pavers, with path and a stone fence.

Mallards Estate - Potager Garden

User

Carroll and Mullan StoneWork, Potager Garden. Slate fencing, aggregate path, dry stone slate retaining wall with hammer finished flat coping. Floating schist monolith steps.

Redland Pavers

Coy Land Techs

River Oaks 2 - Landscape Maintenance & Seasonal Color

Hogue Landscape Services

Photo of an expansive transitional side yard outdoor sport court in Houston with with outdoor playset and a stone fence.

CASA CON DOS PATIOS

DLEYVA arquitectura

Transitional backyard partial sun driveway in Seville with a garden path, brick pavers and a stone fence for winter.

Maison à Latresne

BV Photo/Graphic

Réalisation d'un reportage photo complet suite à la finalisation du chantier de décoration de la maison.
Large transitional backyard full sun garden in Bordeaux with natural stone pavers and a stone fence for summer.

River Oaks 2 - Landscape Maintenance & Seasonal Color

Hogue Landscape Services

fench country classical garden meets modern. These are technically two different houses that the client combined into one. VERY different styles, but well done.

Jardín, fachada y piscina

SAPRO

Photo of an expansive transitional front yard partial sun driveway for spring in Malaga with a stone fence.

North Mesa Front Yard Living

Shearon Design Collective

Front yard transformation with new hardscape, seating walls, paver walkways, new plants, ;landscape lighting, driveway extension, updated brick to painted brick, and new synthetic turf.

Redland Pavers

Coy Land Techs

Rancho Santa Fe Pool House

Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc

Formal garden walkway.
Photo of a large transitional side yard formal garden in San Diego with a water feature, decomposed granite and a stone fence.

Steps

Superior Scape

Natural limestone steps are beautiful and durable in the landscape.
Design ideas for a transitional sloped garden in Detroit with with path, brick pavers and a stone fence.

Transitional Garden Design Ideas with a Stone Fence

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.