Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Design ideas for a large transitional backyard partial sun formal garden in Sacramento with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio

Van Zelst Inc

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard garden in Chicago with a water feature and decomposed granite.

Formal Garden

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

This backyard retreat offers multiple water features, an in-ground pool with spa, a fire pit for conversations, plus guest quarters with separate entry, custom gazebos, and a brick walkway that we just adore.

Luxury Pool and Water Feature - Eagles Landing

CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.

Landscape & Pool design by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. Photography by KO Rinearson
Large transitional sloped full sun garden in Oklahoma City with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Transitional Landscape

Inspiration for an expansive transitional sloped garden in Oklahoma City with a water feature.

Recent Projects

Daviscapes, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional backyard garden in Birmingham with a water feature and brick pavers.

Hillside Garden Waterfall

LID Landscapes

Wide open space to relax, and enjoy the water feature with boulders.
Design ideas for a large transitional backyard full sun garden for summer in Denver with a water feature.

Live Oak tree planted in backyard

Treeland Nursery

A large Live Oak tree will provide shade for years to come in this back yard. Sold and Planted by Treeland Nursery. Learn more about our available Live Oak trees by visiting our website. http://treelandnursery.com/trees_live_oak.asp

Water Features

Paragon Landscape Management

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden in Charlotte with a water feature and mulch.

Oasis Garden

Barbara Hilty Landscape Design LLC

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

Wild Oasis In The City

Ruth Consoli Design

A tranquil backyard patio complete with the soothing sound of water surrounded by native plants, supporting wildlife in my client's garden
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Other with a water feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

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.

Entry Fountain

All Oregon Landscaping

Front entry garden bed with basalt column water feature.
This is an example of a transitional garden in Portland with a water feature.

William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape

Studio William Hefner

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

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.

Mesa Avenue Residence

Tamley Architectural Design

Design ideas for a large transitional backyard partial sun formal garden in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Conservation Grass

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

Beautiful pond, pool,pergola and garden

Vision Scapes & Associates

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature.

New Home, Backyard from scratch

Nottoway Gardeners

Lattice fencing stained a dark green adds interest to the side yard border plant group. The fence allowed for lager Hollywood Junipers to be planted on the outside for more privacy without seeming overbearing.

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.