Barbara Hilty, APLD
Design ideas for a large transitional backyard shaded garden for spring in Portland with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Residential Ideas

Louis Contino Landscaping

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

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 view of the back rain garden and border with turtlehead, grasses, joe pye weed, and astilbe. Project Partner: Hannah Goering Photography

Townhouse Gardens

Garden Gate Landscaping

Charles W. Bowers/Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
Small transitional backyard partial sun garden in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

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.

New Projects

CK Landscape

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

Lafayette Country French Pool and Landscape

Viator & Associates Inc

Large transitional backyard partial sun formal garden in New Orleans with natural stone pavers and a water feature for summer.

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.

Concrete and Paver Stones

Summer Sun Landscape

Large transitional backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Urn Fountains

Through The Garden, Inc.

This patio is enhanced by a custom-built water feature. These large ceramic urns each serve as a fountain that drains into a system built into the patio itself so as not to disturb the peaceful atmosphere they generate.

Highland Residence

Utah Landscaping

Grass and Stone combine to make create a stunning arched bridge over a waterfeature stream.
Mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden in Salt Lake City with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Hidden Oaks

Daniels Landscape Inc.

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

Handcrafted Bubbling Rock Fountains

Blue Thumb

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden for spring in Other with a water feature.

Menlo Oaks White Tent

The Garden Route Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional courtyard garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Conservation Grass

This is an example of a transitional garden in Dallas with a water feature.

Charles McClure, landscape architect

Charles McClure - Professional Site Planning

This is an example of a large transitional backyard garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

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.

Saratoga

HWH Home and Garden

Daniel photography Ltd.
This is an example of an expansive transitional backyard full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Lemon Ranch

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design Erika Bierman Photography
Photo of an expansive transitional front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.

Jackson Design-Build Outdoor Space

Bonner Landscape Contractors

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

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.