This centrally located intersection to a main thoroughfare a block away was a concern because of the corner lot visibility issue for cars making a turn driving in either direction. The Quince tree bloomed annually for just a short time and was originally planted by the prior home owners decades ago. Keeping it maintained to a height of 4’ maximum, dictated for safety reasons, was still obstructing and limiting the visibility of oncoming traffic at this busy intersection. The existing roses planted in the same space as the Quince were a perfect backdrop to the new perennials and annuals planted to paint this corner with flowers. The project also included expanding the beautification to both corner areas in coordination with several other planting areas already seasonally updated on the property. With the Redwood Tree as a focal point and Roses, Daphnes, Iris, Azaleas, Fuchsias, Hydrangeas and Camilias highlighting the planting beds the addition of color, including around the driveway and side entrance, transformed the entire space. Painting With Flowers Is Adding Beauty to Benefit Homeowners & Neighbors! Kim Beber

Cherrywood Charmer - Focal Tree After

Native Edge Landscape

This awesome shade oak tree was in a bare spot in the backyard and needed to be featured. We installed a large planting bed around it and then framed it out to mirror and pull through the new custom stone pathways.

Transitional Landscape - Mequon, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A casual path of bluestone stepping stones connects the backyard to the driveway. The path is surrounded by flowering perennials and shrubs. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Fishtown floating benches

MGH Gardens

This was a complete garden redo. We installed a brand new horizontal fence and stained black, install stucco raised beds with a floating bench flanked by planter beds. All the raised beds were topped with a beautiful flag stone cats. The patio service was redone and pavers. Landscape lighting was installed as a place on the trees and down lights underneath the bench for a dramatic affect during the evening.

Medina Farmhouse Patio Garden

Spring Greenworks LLC

The Laurel

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

A sandstone walk leads the eye from the street to the front courtyard and beyond. Natural stone walls and columns are softened by the low-profile planting. Landscape design by Josh Griffin and Bob Hursthouse.

South Pasadena Transitional

June Scott Design

Midnight Mexican bush sage/Salvia leucantha 'Midnight'. This front garden with low-water Mediterranean plants in shades of green replaced a thisty lawn and beautifully complements the transitional style home. New concrete pavers provide a clear, attractive entry as well as “landing spots” along the the driveway.

Flower Bed For Front Yard

Big Rock Landscaping

Adding a pop of color and texture to the front yard with flowers and shrubs makes this front entrance more inviting- these shrubs will grow and fill in the space even more, and the ever-beautiful salvia plant as bookends for this garden bed will add height and color.

Backyard Oasis

Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping

Tualatin Residence

Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.

Sand set bluestone paver patio softened with plantings and accentuated with boulders. Edges of the patio softened with creeping thyme, and Evergold Sedge. Timber screen installed to hide trash bins. A fragrant Evergreen Jasmine climbers growing on fence. Other planting include Autumn Joy Sedum, Magnolia tree and Pachysandra.

Lush shaded landscape with butterfly attractor area

Austin Landscaping

Redesign of an outdated backyard surrounding pool. We used lush shade tolerant shrubs, perennials and ferns surrounding the pool. We did a butterfly attractor area in the back sunny corner. They wanted a low maintenance lush style and we were able to utilize existing beds to keep the costs down. Turned out beautifully and caladiums have not even popped up yet.

Prominent Palo Alto Corner Now colorful

Inviting Spaces By Kim

Williamsville Perennial Planting

Menne Garden Artistry

Вилла в стиле Райта. КП "Грибово" 2018 г.

ARCADIA GARDEN Ландшафтная Студия

Элегантный дизайн с мягкими формами, подчеркивающими природные силуэты растений. Это еще один пример нашего сотрудничества с Архитектурной студией Нины Прудниковой. В прошлом году сделали дизайн только в готовой части, на другой половине продолжается постройка большого гостевого дома. Общая площадь вместе с большой лесной частью около двух гектаров. Сдержанный и тонко подобранный парад красок в саду начинается с раннего цветения пролески, нарциссов, тюльпанов, декоративных луков, рододендронов, калины и продолжается весь сезон. Ждем зацветания зонтов боярышника и шалфеев. И как же хороши пожухлые соцветия в сочетании с домом, это еще осенью меня поразило, ржавые посконники оказались очень в теме! ARCADIA GARDEN LANDSCAPE STUDIO Ландшафтный дизайн фото Диана Дубовицкая

Шартрез

Галина

Розарий выстроен по классическому образцу: царице цветов сопутствуют шалфей, наперстянка, душица, физостегия. Весной и в августе зацветают люпины

The Laurel

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Fall containers frame a secondary entrance. The natural stone pavers while the depth of the front yard is divided in levels and layers.

A Gentle-Woman's Estate

The Outdoor Room, LLC

view over summer Nikko Hydrangeas to new transitional Patio and modern Adirondack Chairs.

Park Cities Backyard Remodel

M. M. Moore Construction Company, Inc.

This Highland Park home on Westway was built in 1929 and loaded with character. The homeowner was looking to remodel the pool but wanted to know if they should consider a redesign that included removal of the old pool and coming back with a new pool and landscape that was cohesive. They opted for the latter and this is the result. A more modern pool to transition the style a little, a new fire pit for the family to enjoy and a lot more usable space.

Backyard Oasis

Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping

Lakeside Estate

Wentworth Landscapes

Transitional Garden Design Ideas with with Flowerbed

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.