Photo of a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun garden for spring in Tampa with a water feature.

Mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun driveway in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Preston Hollow - Dallas

AquaTerra Outdoors

The topography of this large sprawling yard is highlighted with a dry creek bed flowing under a see through corridor of the house to the man made water feature/stream in the backyard.

San Carlos Residence

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Brian Koci _ Red tie photography
Small transitional backyard full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Garden Makeovers - Front Entry Gardens

Table2Garden

Redesigning front yards are often driven by clients desire to remove old grass, update sprinklers, reduce their overall water use. What we find however, is that we are able to help clients rethink how they want to use their front yard space. Your front entry creates the initial design statement about your home. Attention to color, design and styling should be just as important, and reflective, of your interior design choices and styling.

Hidden Oaks

Daniels Landscape Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional side yard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Greening the suburbs

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A view of the poured concrete water feature in the afternoon light. All of this was once a mown front lawn, as boring from the street as it was from the house. Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

Eden Outdoor Living

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Mid-sized transitional backyard full sun xeriscape in Salt Lake City with a water feature and gravel for summer.

WATER FEATURES

Marc Mason Landscape Services

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Photo of a small transitional courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Orange County with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Ann Arbor Project: Pool House

Zaremba & Company

The open plan of the pool house and the sliding door system lets space flow naturally from the inside to the outside. Photo Credit: George Dzahristos
Photo of a large transitional sloped garden in Detroit with a water feature.

Water Feature

The Easy Gardener

Design ideas for a large transitional backyard garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Water Features

Ananda Landscapes

Mid-sized transitional backyard full sun garden in Calgary with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Kazan Triple Zenshu Fountain Kit

Blue Thumb

Mid-sized transitional backyard full sun driveway with a water feature and gravel for spring.

Bingham Renovation

Nestology Interiors

Nestology Interiors
Design ideas for a large transitional backyard shaded garden for summer in San Francisco with a water feature and gravel.

Ralph Duesing Transitional on Meadowbrook

M. M. Moore Construction Company, Inc.

Some say that Ralph Duesing has created a new architectural style in designing this home. Located in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas, this white stucco and lueders limestone mansion is clad with massive slabs of limestone and beautifully crafted stucco and features a negative edge all tile pool and spa surrounded by a lush landscape. The home was constructed by the iconic Dallas builder Randy Clowdus and the landscape was designed and constructed by M. M. Moore Construction

Fountain Table

Through The Garden, Inc.

The stone slab serves as a table surrounded by seating boulders, but also as a fountain. The water fountain to drains to the side can be a dynamic centerpiece to any outdoor dining occasion.

Beverly Drive Residence

DDLA Design Landscape Architecture

This formal garden in Highland Park, Texas features an expansive pool and side garden. The front garden features a circular driveway approach to the front porch. The Through side decorative garden gate, you can get a glimpse of the classical fountain and custom shade structure with cast stone columns and hanging baskets filled with flowers. Other design details on the project include a luxury pool with fountain jets, screen trees, Pennsylvania bluestone paving and steps with Mexican beach pebbles. Completed with Naud Burnett & Partners.

Water Features

Complete Ponds

This is an example of a large transitional backyard partial sun formal garden in Sacramento with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Wilson Lighting Landscape Lighting

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
Large transitional backyard full sun formal garden in Kansas City with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Petracek, Traditional Backyard Retreat

Ananda Landscapes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Calgary with a water feature and decking.

Transitional Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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.