Photo by Susan Teare
Inspiration for a transitional front yard full sun garden in Burlington with concrete pavers and with flowerbed.

Backyards

Greenbee Landscape, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional backyard full sun garden in Los Angeles with with flowerbed and mulch.

The Laurel

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

A traditional clay brick driveway blends seamlessly with the architecture and the stonework on the home. Layered plantings softly deflect the stonework without obscuring it.

North Lakes Entrance

LunnScape

Inspiration for a large transitional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Miami with with flowerbed and mulch.

Lakeside Estate

Wentworth Landscapes

Inspiration for an expansive transitional backyard full sun garden for summer in Toronto with with flowerbed.

Add Curves to your Landscape

NS Landscapes

Low maintenance front yard planting bed with concrete edging.
Large transitional front yard garden in Minneapolis with with flowerbed and river rock.

Milwaukie

Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.

A quarter minus gravel walkway with steel edging, leads to the front entry of this residence, lined with lawn and a planting bed. Plantings include: California Waxleaf Myrtle (Myrica californica), Dwarf Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo 'Compacta') as the evergreen hedge, and 'Gulf Stream' Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream), Evergold Sedge (Carex m. 'Evergold'), Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Convexa') and Dogwood (Cornus florida). The flower bed has been mulched with 3" of hardwood bark.

Backyard Oasis

Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping

Mid-sized transitional backyard full sun formal garden in Dallas with with flowerbed.

Support For Peony

Big Rock Landscaping

Staking the ground around a growing peony helps establish the strength of the plant as it grows, ensuring a healthy plant.
Transitional backyard garden in Salt Lake City with with flowerbed.

Spring in the Garden

Ruth Consoli Design

Daylily, Catmint and Lysimachia
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun garden for spring in Other with with flowerbed.

Formal Gardens and Rear Pondless Stream

A Touch of Dutch Landscaping & Garden Services

Formal, linear design of front flower beds with many perennials - some native. Front pathway is composed of Permacon Melville pavers. In the small backyard, we added a serene pondless stream and corner garden with flagstone stepping stones.

A Gentle-Woman's Estate

The Outdoor Room, LLC

Nikko Blue!
Design ideas for a transitional backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in New York with with flowerbed.

Backyard Oasis

Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard full sun formal garden in Dallas with with flowerbed.

North Lakes Entrance

LunnScape

Photo of a large transitional front yard full sun driveway for summer in Miami with with flowerbed and mulch.

Williamsville Perennial Planting

Menne Garden Artistry

This is an example of a large transitional front yard shaded garden for summer in New York with with flowerbed and river rock.

Французский сад. Опалиха. 2021 г.

ARCADIA GARDEN Ландшафтная Студия

Особенностью этого старого семейного поместья. площадью 35 соток, является нахождение в черте города Красногорска, а не на охраняемой территории КП. Поэтому максимальная приватность была главным требованием хозяев. Новый главный дом делит участок на две территории-старую с оставленным старым домом и новую, созданную с нуля. Наш проект затронул обе территории и мы заботливо включили в планировку имеющиеся взрослые растения, много растений пересадили. Объем пересадок не оказался пугающим, так как опыт питомника позволил это сделать быстро и грамотно. Наш проект отразил идею создания уединенного оазиса в регулярном стиле, хорошо изолированного кулисами из крупномеров вдоль заборов. Зоны сада, окружающие новый дом развивают тему кружевных партеров, которые объединяют разные группы растений и включают в себя два имеющиеся очень крупных дерева - липу и клен. Дорожки по нашему проекту выполнены из куртинского гранита-в цвет цоколя. Широкий удобный въезд подходит прямо к главному входу. Результат нашей работы - изысканно структурированный сад с французским флером и пышностью английских цветников, ведь хозяева очень любят цветы. В регулярной южной части сада аллейные посадки лиственных и хвойных торжественно обрамляют расположенные по оси фасада прямоугольные лужайки, а цветущие кустарники и многолетники создают романтичную атмосферу своей природной формой и изящностью соцветий. Все наши крупномеры- черные сосны, тсуги, пихты, кедры удивительно органично вписались в среду с крупными лесными деревьями соседних участков. А акцентые стриженные растения сразу стали новыми фаворитами. В гамме посадок преобладают бело-розовые оттенки. Декоративность сада в межсезонье сильно выигрывает от наличия хвойных бордюров. Лиственные кустарники в бордюрах мы использовали только за заборами. Но в среднем и верхнем ярусе сад достаточно динамичен- осенью вспыхивают оттенками меди и пурпура бересклеты и ирги. Цветущие кустарники и большой ассортимент многолетников дарит радость с весны до поздней осени. Зоны отдыха у дома еще предстоит оснастить новой мебелью, чтобы открылись новые возможности пребывания в саду. Невероятно графичным сад становится поздней осенью, когда вся скелетная красота ветвей выходит на сцену благодаря подсветке, мы используем светильники на стойках, работающие всю зиму!

South Pasadena Transitional

June Scott Design

Concrete pavers set in gravel. This front garden with low-water Mediterranean plants in shades of green replaced a thisty lawn and beautifully complements the transitional style home. New concrete pavers provide a clear, attractive entry as well as “landing spots” along the the driveway.

GreenGOLd

GreenGOLd
This is an example of a transitional backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with brick pavers and with flowerbed.

Prominent Palo Alto Corner Now colorful

Inviting Spaces By Kim

This centrally located intersection to a main thoroughfare a block away was a concern because of the corner lot visibility issue for cars making a turn driving in either direction. The Quince tree bloomed annually for just a short time and was originally planted by the prior home owners decades ago. Keeping it maintained to a height of 4’ maximum, dictated for safety reasons, was still obstructing and limiting the visibility of oncoming traffic at this busy intersection. The existing roses planted in the same space as the Quince were a perfect backdrop to the new perennials and annuals planted to paint this corner with flowers. The project also included expanding the beautification to both corner areas in coordination with several other planting areas already seasonally updated on the property. With the Redwood Tree as a focal point and Roses, Daphnes, Iris, Azaleas, Fuchsias, Hydrangeas and Camilias highlighting the planting beds the addition of color, including around the driveway and side entrance, transformed the entire space. Painting With Flowers Is Adding Beauty to Benefit Homeowners & Neighbors! Kim Beber

Front yard curb appeal

NS Landscapes

Low maintenance planting beds for upgraded curb appeal.
Photo of a large transitional front yard garden in Minneapolis with with flowerbed and mulch.

Transitional Garden Design Ideas with with Flowerbed

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.