Rick O'Brien
Expansive transitional backyard full sun garden in Providence with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Water Features

The Nelson Team

Drilled Natural Stone from the North East columns can be installed in all sizes.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun garden for summer in Birmingham with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Cherrywood Charmer - Fountain

Native Edge Landscape

Elaborate wood-framed concrete serenity water feature with three pumps, recirculating into river rock bed.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Austin with a water feature, decomposed granite and a wood fence.

Urban Denver with Rustic Montana

Environmental Designs, Inc.

To create this feature, we were challenged with cutting into existing retaining walls and adding boulders to maintain proper support and style.
Design ideas for a large transitional backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Denver with a water feature and brick pavers.

Waterfall Stream

Through The Garden, Inc.

This stepped waterfall behaves like a river that runs through the garden. Winding stone paths run alongside and over this stream as you walk among colorful flowers and evergreens.

Lush Hillside

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Inspiration for a transitional sloped garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Completed Landscapes

JDS Design, LLC

Side yard Makeover with Natural Koi Pond
Mid-sized transitional side yard partial sun garden in Dallas with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Maloney

Creative Atmospheres, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional backyard garden in Orange County with a water feature and concrete pavers.

WALK

J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.

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

Dorchester Dr

Martino Landscape Contractors Inc

Large transitional backyard partial sun garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Ogden Street

LAND BY DESIGN

Another example of the beautiful variety of texture and color that changes with every season. Plantings surround a small breakfast area patio where the clients enjoy morning coffee under the filtered sun.

Agawa Falls Handcrafted Bubbling Rock Fountain Kit

Blue Thumb

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden for spring with a water feature.

backyard/small patio remodel

earthscapes-inc

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard partial sun garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Elmhurst Multi-Level Deck with Outdoor Kitchen

Imperial Kitchens and Baths, Inc.

Kaskel Photography
This is an example of an expansive transitional backyard garden in Chicago 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.

Kentfield Contemporary

Schwartz and Associates Landscape Architecture

Hillside landscape renovation with spa, pool, water wall fountain, new paving, and tropical planting
Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Zen Fountain

Through The Garden, Inc.

Custom made "Zen" fountain rock
Small transitional garden in DC Metro with a water feature.

Outdoor Living

Outertainment Construction Inc

Inspiration for a transitional backyard garden in San Francisco with natural stone pavers and a water feature.

Lemon Ranch

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional front yard full sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.

Mountain Spring Handcrafted Bubbling Rock Fountain Kit

Blue Thumb

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden for spring 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.