Raised vegetable garden

Sophisticated Courtyard Garden

Outside Collective

Christel Leung

Cool House Tour 2013

Botanical Concerns LLC

Limestone boulders create natural stairs to a lower living area.

Gates & Fences

Monarch Gardens, Inc.

Mount Pleasant Garden

Molly Scott Exteriors, LLC

A stone seat wall leads the eye to the comfortable outdoor dining and lounge space. Hardscape, Lighting, Water Feature and Planting by John Shorb Landscaping, Inc. Fence by Expert Fence, Inc. Deck by Oakdale Construction Furniture by client All Photos by Molly Scott, Molly Scott Exteriors, LLC

Landscape Design

Table2Garden

Our goal with all of these designs was to creatively exceed customers expectations while reducing water usage, keeping costs down and delivering a beautiful garden that would stand the test of time. Wherever possible our hardscape elements are permeable, and existing healthy plantings and trees remain. All of our landscape designs focus on bringing seasonal color, texture and scent to your garden spaces.

LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS

Marc Mason Landscape Services

Filter Square

MGH Gardens

This dilapidated courtyard was completely overhauled. We tore down existing faulty walls and install brand new cinderblock walls, finish them with stucco and cat them with blue stone. The wall was topped off with custom planter boxes that complement the ones at ground level. A custom fire feature was ordered to extend the clients enjoyment of the space. At night time the garden is uplift with the fire feature and in wall lights. MGH Gardens selected the custom furniture. The planter boxes incorporated annuals evergreens and perennials to provide here around round interest. The client now enjoys a spectacular view from the interior.

Landscapes

Red Elm Residential & Maintenance

Lincoln Park Single-Family with Courtyard

Calafia Design

Katy Sheppard

Mission Valley

Coy Land Techs

Coy Land Techs created a butterfly garden that will also attract other pollinators. The goal of the project was successful on day one. The plants and color selection bring warmth to space.

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

Simple French

The Plant Concierge

Flowing walls tie the new living area to the existing space

Garden of Ease Landscaping & Design

Dawn Dolan

Miscellaneous Projects

Creative Outdoor Spaces

Side Yard perennial garden with a flagstone path.

Winter Planters

Pickel Landscape Group

Silver painted Curley Willow, Evergreen Magnolia, Blue Ice Cypress, Concolor Fir, Winterberry and Arborvitae are used in this winter planter.

High Street, Willoughby

Cordony Group

A remarkable renovation introduces contemporary luxury to a property of breathtaking original character. Unfolding over a traditional single-level floor plan, this semi-detached residence reinvents classic comfort with grandly proportioned living areas, flowing alfresco forums and premium finishes throughout. - Enchanting linked open-plan living and dining rooms - Stylish sheltered entertainers' deck with outdoor kitchen - 'Modern country' gas kitchen boasts 40mm stone bench tops - Light-filled bedrooms, polished floorboards, high ceilings with roses - Original iron and tile fireplace & shuttered timber windows

Making An Entrance

Architectural Gardens, Inc

To create a greater sense of arrival at the front door, the walkway rises to meet the stoop, which is further distinguished with a custom-crafted bluestone surface. Solid limestone slabs with rock-faced edges serve as step risers at each end of the elevated section of walk. Mike Crews Photography

Prairie Garden

Thomas Wheaton Garden Design, LLC

Update, June 2017

Lincoln Park Transitional

Calafia Design

Katy Sheppard

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.