This beautiful outdoor space in Atlanta's Virginia Highland neighborhood was designed by Land Plus Associates and constructed by Okun Tech. Outdoor kitchen featuring Kingsley-Bate Valhalla table and Sag Harbor chairs. Appliances by Lynx.

Outdoor Structures

Ettore Masonry Inc.

Georgetown Combined Courtyard

Molly Scott Exteriors, LLC

Detail of the ironwork fence recycled into wall art. The pieces are stunning, and their texture contrasts nicely with the old brick of the house wall. Vines will continue to grow over the ironwork and up the wall to soften the space. Joseph Andrew Townsend--townsendfilms; landscape Installation by John Shorb Landscaping, Inc.

A sanctuary garden in Palo Alto

User

A seasonal splash of golden colored Rudbeckia blazes in the rear patio. The over-sized ceramic fountain gives the garden an "Alice in Wonderland" quality that sets a carefree mood. Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

The Junction - Front Yard Urban Upgrade

Infinite Possibilities Landscape & Design

Sidewalk/front fence and gate

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

The design for the new custom stepped redwood fence and gate incorporated a narrow trellis top for Akebia vines. The horizontal slats are expressed with a modern reveal but there are no gaps, for privacy. The topiary trees are Majestic Beauty Hawthorns, which will quickly bulk up in height and spread and create even more privacy from neighboring houses. The narrow sidewalk planter has Liriope, Biokovo Geraniums and Ajuga

Outdoor Livingroom

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Modern Cottage

Primula Horticulture & Design

A Kitchen garden in Buckinghamshire

Joanne Alderson Design

Part of a kitchen garden I designed for my client in Buckinghamshire with raised beds & bespoke frames for climbers in corten steel - these are bespoke corten steel frames I designed to straddle & link the beds & are designed to walk beneath

Roof Deck Living

Christy Webber Landscapes

With amazing city views, its hard not to want to spend all your time living outside. With this design, you can. In one corner you have planters packed with seasonal vegetables that can be picked, rinsed and served, all within about 10 footsteps. Want some protein with that? No problem. The outdoor kitchen is set to feed a crowd, all while engaging friends over the bar, and into the dining area. Here, with built-in retractable pergola canopies, you can control your environment to whatever shade, sun, or night sky setting you desire. And then, when you can eat no more, kick-back and relax in the comfy, heated lounge seating area.

Sophisticated Courtyard Garden

Outside Collective

Christel Leung

Pacific Palisades Estate

Leyva & Wilde, Inc.

Southwest DC Back Garden Makeover

blue house gardens

The new garden features a stone retaining wall, stone pavers, fencing to cover the co-op fencing, a painted cinder block wall, a custom shelf for the clients' outdoor pots and vacation finds, a refreshed back garden door, and a beautiful pergola that will be covered in greenery in a year or two.

Beauty in the Details

ZDA Inc.

Custom designed trellis that provide interest to the side of a home

Tribeca NYC Rooftop Splendor

Design Farm Group

Meeka Van der Wal

Bath Courtyard

Green & Gorgeous

Portuguese Laurel add structure, height and screening, creating a stark separation between the courtyard and lawn areas.

California Cottage

Tish Landscape Design

A new cottage was situated in back of a historic home in downtown Palo Alto. The task was to incorporate the new cottage to the existing landscape. A poured-in-place patio allows the homeowner and her dogs to have a place to sit in the sun, while a dry stack wall delineates the patio edge. Under a canopy of Redwood trees, water-wise plantings create a lush and inviting space. Photos by- David Easton Architect

Outcropping Steps

Sylvan Gardens Landscape Contractors

Curb appeal

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

An Arts and Crafts style home receives a makeover and much needed screening from a busy street. The front lawn is removed and bermed garden beds planted with bulbs, perennials, shrubs and climbing vines, Custom lattice adds visual interest and provides additional privacy. A curving flagstone sidewalk gracefully leads to the front door and to a small patio tucked out of view. A simple clay bowl becomes a tinkling water feature and large stone planters are filled with an ever-changing displays of annuals.

Our Work

Livolsi Hardscaping, LLC.

Small 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.