Costa Del Sol Landscape Construction & Pavers

This is an example of a large transitional backyard partial sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and brick pavers.

Full Backyard Makeover

Wild Craft Permaculture

A guild of beneficial plants surrounds this apricot tree. The plants have been selected to fix nitrogen and accumulate other nutrients in the soil, repel pests, attract pollinators, and produce mulch and additional food. 2016 Mark Wolfe Photography. www.mwolfephotography.com

Maier Project : Western Outdoor Designs

Western Outdoor Designs

Creating your outdoor living space means claiming your own little slice of nature and customizing it to suit your lifestyle and enhance your daily routine. Sometimes there is nothing more relaxing than sitting on your favorite patio chair, feeling the warm sun mixed with a cool breeze, and smelling the fragrant flowers blossoming in your garden. Imagine how much more time you would spend outside if you had your very own cabana, bungalow, pergola, sunroom or pool house to enjoy! Think of all the ways an outdoor room could enhance your Southern California lifestyle and prime your home for entertaining guests year-round.

Charles McClure, landscape architect

Charles McClure - Professional Site Planning

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

Bluestone step stone path pierces limestone wall and transitions to solid blues

Landscape Workshop

A dry stack limestone wall creates a threshold with a bluestone path connecting the street with the entry terrace.
Inspiration for a transitional front yard formal garden in Other with a water feature.

Dry Stacked Walls

Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape

Using a retaining wall, you can create a great space for a garden pond!
This is an example of a large transitional backyard full sun formal garden for spring in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Jackson Design-Build Outdoor Space

Bonner Landscape Contractors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard garden in Philadelphia with a water feature.

New Pond w/2 Streams - Wallingford

TJB-INC Landscape & Drainage Contractor

Ted J Greiner
Inspiration for a large transitional backyard garden in Bridgeport with a water feature and mulch.

Australian Garden Show Sydney 2014

Earth Matters Consulting

Mid-sized and australian native transitional front yard full sun garden in Sydney with a water feature and mulch for spring.

Updated Craftsman

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Photo of a small transitional backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Salt Lake City with a water feature.

Anthony Cusat of McHale Landscape Design

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional garden in DC Metro with a water feature.

Landscaping Alongside Pools

Treeland Nursery

Large Eagleston Hollies make for the perfect backdrop and privacy screen in the backyard by the pool. Trees planted and provided by Treeland Nursery. Visit our website to learn more. http://www.tree-land.com/trees_eagleston_holly.asp

Valley Residence

User

The water elements and landscape lighting design for this property add dimension in both the day and evening. The pool is carefully sited to reflect the custom lattice screening, millwork, and elegant planted urn when not in use for swimming, while the tranquility of the spa is enhanced with the sound of water rushing over its custom stone weirs. Photography by Greg Premru

Architectural Reflections | Glen Ellyn, IL

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Design ideas for a large transitional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Chicago with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Triple Falls Handcrafted Bubbling Rock Fountain Kit

Blue Thumb

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden for spring with a water feature.

WINDSOR PARKWAY

DDLA Design Landscape Architecture

Located in University Park, Texas, this residence provided a dramatic pool and garden renovation creating a transitional outdoor space with clean lines and sophisticated design details. The project included a pool renovation adding new tile and fountain jets, along with formalized landscape plantings around the perimeter and new concrete step pads for outdoor seating & entertainment. The rear garden terminates with a decorative wall fountain feature with brick detailing to match the house. The project is enhanced at night with decorative lanterns, landscape lighting and sting lights overhanging the entire garden.

Dexter, MI Backyard Living Space

Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping

In this backyard is also a basalt column fountain. These are great for small or large spaces. They make perfect landscape accents.
Inspiration for a large transitional backyard full sun garden for summer in Detroit with a water feature and mulch.

North Louisiana Pool and Cabana

Chipper Hatter Architectural Photographer

Chipper Hatter
This is an example of a transitional garden in San Diego with a water feature.

Portland Heights

Jenna Bayer Garden Design, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard formal garden in Portland with a water feature.

Water Feature surrounded by Herb Garden

User

We used a Silvermist Boulder and Mexican Beach Pebbles to build a soothing water feature that also attracts birds and other pollinators. The herb garden that surrounds it does double duty for the homeowner who loves to cook!

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.