Outdoor Livingroom

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Transitional Tropical Landscaping

Eileen G Designs

Easy to care for transitional landscaping with a tropical flair. New construction home.

Residential Projects

LandZen Landscape Design & Construction

Voyage dans la cour / Travelling spaces

User

A combination of natural stone and different paving patterns define separate spaces and create different ambiance yet the ensemble is harmonious, thus the title: Travelling spaces. Serenity is the keyword here. The challenge was immense considering the natural steep slopes and the small space available to carry the beautiful boulders. But the owners expectations were met with brio and they now enjoy their outdoor living for the first time in years.

Ducktrap Garden & Wildflower Meadow

Redtwig, llc

Stone stepper path with newly-planted Astilbes

Backyard

Coastal Signature Homes

Up high view of the enclosed garden space with wonderful potting shed. Raised garden beds along with the pebble gravel and chip and dale fence keep this area clean and neat - plus safe from roaming animals. Note the metal roof on the potting shed - another nice touch.

Patios & Walkways

Hoy Landscaping Inc.

A superior paver walk can serve as a mysterious and intriguing path through the farthest reaches of the garden.

Design/ Build- House Proud

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Hear what our clients, Karen & Robert, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography

LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS

Marc Mason Landscape Services

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.

Lush Houston Landscape

Austin Landscaping

Claire Bland

Stonework & Hardscape

Confidence Landscaping, Inc.

Rich Residence- A.P.L.D SIlver Award Residential Garden Design

Nigel Rollings Landscape Design

Aerial view of the Rich Residence in Brooklyn, NY. Winner of Silver award for Residential Garden Design, awarded by the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, 2006. Featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Multiple hardscape media used: brick pavers, decking

Medina Gold Cottage Patio Garden

Spring Greenworks LLC

intimate patio update to this cottage style home creates a modern outdoor entertainment space.

Daniel Driensky

Lincoln Park Transitional

Calafia Design

Katy Sheppard

Contemporary Sunroom Addition & Outdoor Living Space

Boyce Design + Build

New sunroom addition with a timeless Bluestone paver patio and outdoor kitchen and comfortable seating area. The limestone veneer outdoor kitchen features a Black Pearl honed granite countertop and houses a stainless-steel built-in grill with double access storage doors. A custom cedar pergola shades the outdoor kitchen island and sits atop a pair of matching limestone veneer columns with a privacy louvered cedar slat screen wall. The renovated backyard landscape design includes privacy screen trees, flowering shrubs, boulder garden groupings and a lush green lawn.

Library House

Hsu McCullough

Private courtyard garden with stone fountain

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.