Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design

Front door color: Benjamin Moore, Fort Pierce Green. Photo by Whit Preston

Blending a modern sensibility with traditional architecture, this garden features a front yard meadow with native grasses (Carex praecracilis) and wildflowers. Poured-in-place concrete pavers in a meandering pattern slow the approach from the sidewalk to the entry. The modestly-sized backyard has been maximized for entertaining with outdoor dining and lounging areas and subtle landscape lighting. Native plants, herbs, and edibles share the back garden beds, and a raised pond brings the garden to life. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.

LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS

Marc Mason Landscape Services

Stony Creek

Smart Art and Ink

Lovely waterfront street garden and covered porch

Landscape Work

Integrity Landscape Services LLC.

Cedar Fences

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

Alexandria Courtyard Garden

Molly Scott Exteriors, LLC

Custom Corten Steel walls were bent and installed on site. Design by Molly Scott Exteriors, LLC Metalwork by Robinson Forged Metals Melissa Clark Photography

Water Feature and Herb Garden

User

We used a Silvermist Boulder and Mexican Beach Pebbles to build a soothing water feature that also attracts birds and other pollinators. The herb garden that surrounds it does double duty for the homeowner who loves to cook!

Residential Projects

LandZen Landscape Design & Construction

Southwestern

AquaTerra Outdoors

Daniel Driensky

Pergolas, Patios and Arbors

Eisler Landscapes

This city garden is nestled in the heart of the Mexican War Streets, but you would never know that a city was just outside its gates. Arbors and specimen serviceberries serve as a screening and create a transitional space between the street and the inner courtyard. A stone patio, two water features and lush plantings complete the relaxing retreat.

Completed Landscapes

JDS Design, LLC

Back Yard stone fire pit

Battersea Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

This lovely Victorian house in Battersea was tired and dated before we opened it up and reconfigured the layout. We added a full width extension with Crittal doors to create an open plan kitchen/diner/play area for the family, and added a handsome deVOL shaker kitchen.

Spa deck and screen

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

a raised deck was added so that a new corner spa could be nestled into the garden and be seat height, eliminating the need for steps up to a tall hot tub. A removable section of the deck allows access to the mechanical panel in the spa. A cut-corner spa was selected to allow more circulation around the spa. Custom lattice panels with a narrow trellis top complete the spa experience and provide privacy from adjacent houses in this tiny urban garden.

Our Work

Livolsi Hardscaping, LLC.

Landscaping

Good Earth Water Gardens

Plain grassy corner of backyard gets a landscape makeover with some evergreens to screen surrounding neighbors.

Wood Fence

Unique Fence & Gate

Evanston Double House

Calafia Design

Along the city sidewalk outside a classic Victorian double house. Photo Calafia Design

Driveway Planters

Safari Landscaping

Winter Seasonal Color

Austin Landscaping

This is the same home as in our summer color featured project but this is how beautiful the same space can look in the "dead" of winter with the correct use of foliage and proper care. Claire Bland

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.