The rear garden was re-designed by Justin Greer as part of the project and was largely implemented by the principal contractor. It turned-out to be quite a major landscaping exercise, and included the creation of different levels and much-improved connections with the house via new steps and terraces. Photographer: Nick Smith

Santa Fe Permaculture

PermaDesign, Inc.

Tunia Hyland

Front yard Succulents

Cool Designs for Landscapes

Backyard Living in Scottsdale with Desert Planters

Shearon Design Collective

Brought new life to this complete home renovation. Taking bare dirt to this outdoor desert garden dream. Pavers, raised planters, desert garden, boulders, landscape lighting, pergola dining area, lush desert plants and flowers, incorporated existing palms trees, and designed to last.

Connie S.

Sills Landscape Design

Xerigardens

Greenbee Landscape, Inc.

These are some of our design and build landscapes with sustainable, eco-friendly design practices in mind. Many of these were Cash for Grass rebate customers or Waterwise Conversion programs where money was awarded through local water districts and agencies.

Front Yard Design

Eileen G Designs

New construction home features low maintenance plants that will thrive in south Florida.

Thornlands

SUPERIOR CONCRETE WALLS

Greg Morris

Rock Mural

Koheid Design

Raised Vegetable Bed / Ornamental Garden 2016

Glenna Partridge Garden Design

Orinda 6

Garden Nest Residential Landscape

Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan

Ducktrap Garden & Wildflower Meadow

Redtwig, llc

Stone stepper path with Astilbes

Heritage home gets a new look

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Heavy lattice panels provide an attractive screen for neighbors on both sides. Clematis armandii and honeysuckle vines will eventually cover the lattice. Photo: Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Parade of Homes 2016

Ruth Consoli Design

Home designed and built by McNaughton Homes. Landscape, outdoor and fresh flower arrangements by Ruth Consoli Design; installed by Blouch's Landscaping, Inc. 2016 Parade of Homes in Harrisburg, PA. Photo by Ruth Consoli Design.

Stone Retaining Walls

KD Landscape

Sedum is tucked into the small spaces along the staircase and also at the base of the stone walls as a softening agent. A before photo of this view is available at the bottom of the page.

Hidden Oaks

Daniels Landscape Inc.

Hidden Oaks

Daniels Landscape Inc.

Rock Canyon

TLC Gardens

A concrete path next to a dry creek bed, and Feather reed grass, catmint, and hardy ice plant. Winger Photography.

Brick Front Walk, Stoop, and Retaining Wall

The Barn: Landscape + Architecture

Brick townhouse front landscape renovation 2012

Patrick Murphy Landscape Design

This area used to be covered in ivy which had overgrown the path. Now, the area is usable. The terrace was created by installing metal edging, landscape fabric and then pea gravel on top and inlaying irregular flagstsone. Design and Photograph by Patrick Murphy

Mid-sized Transitional Garden Design Ideas

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.