Green Lake

Dwellings

Photo by Patrick Gietzen

Installs

Foremost Fence

Compass Rose for Tyler

Design Paving

Design Paving LLC - This driveway's first installation was followed by imprinting the rest of the driveway.

Back yard fence

User

You can add so many accessories to make this space even better. What a great backdrop this new fence makes. Photo Credit: N. Leonard

Willamette River View

LandCurrent Landscape Architects

A very steep slope separated the house from the Willamette River. LandCurrent's expertise in creating grading plans for steep areas and Pistilslandscape craftmanship made this slope into a piece of art. Design: LandCurrent Contractor: Pistilslandscape Photo: Pistilslandscape

Complete Backyard Landscape

Westcoast Hardscape

Rock Mural

Koheid Design

Denver Colorado Front Yard and Back Patio Redesign

Landscape Connection

Denver Colorado Stone Retaining Walls in sloped front yard.

Virginia Street Residence

Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute

HNA Hardscape Project Award Winner Virginia Street Residence Omaha, NE Paver Designs, LLC This project was built in two stages. The front patio area was finished for a family wedding, and the driveway was added after the wedding. The driveway was excavated to a depth of 16-18 in. and the patio is 12 in. deep. Crushed recycled concrete was used for the base with one inch of paver sand placed on top. After the concrete pavers were laid, another inch of base was added for the concrete paver areas. Three round seats were built next to the water feature and pebble designs were created in the center of each. Columns for the freestanding wall were designed with recessed areas for lights and for use as planters. Three by six inch concrete pavers were cut in half for the triple border in the narrower areas of the patio. The front paver entrance is gently ramped with no step for handicapped accessibility if the need should arise. Probably the most difficult stage of this project was drawing over 20 diverse designs over the winter months and then making a final selection. Using our basement floor as a drawing board, the "Y" shaped designs were drawn on Masonite at appropriate angles and distances so that the mirrored pairs nearly touched, and a template was made from this. After laying the field of concrete pavers, we marked the mosaic areas with the template. These pavers were cut out one at a time. All of the colored pavers were cut into thirds, and then angles were cut to follow curves. The template was moved and traced twelve times; each triple-row design took eight hours to complete, an approximate total time of 96 house (just) for the mosaic patterns. Many additional hours were spent cutting and installing the fish, triple borders, etc. The pavers in the mosaic, as well as the koi and borders, were coated with corresponding colors of sealer. These colors are amazingly rich and bright, well worth the extra time and effort! The two sets of koi are different as our designs are constantly evolving. A color booster in matte finish was applied to the pavers on the driveway.

Details Within

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

This side yard area had a drainage problem, along with an in ground vegetable garden that was subject to animal browsing. The area was always wet and muddy and has a nearby basement window that was subject to flooding waters.

Front Entry Ways and Stairs Installation in New Jersey and New York

Millenium Stone Works

Front entry ways and stairs installation with natural stone design and residential patio installation. Contact us for more hardscape design projects in NJ and NY.

Stamped Concrete- Steps and Walkways

Split Rok Construction

Hardscaping: Walkways & Driveway Extensions

Harmony Gardens Landscaping Inc

Harmony Gardens Landscaping helps homeowners and commerical clients add or revamp existing walkways, driveways and outdoors spaces.

Klassen Patio & Retaining Wall

CREATIVE BRICKS N BLOCKS

Concrete Retaining Wall System This small concrete retaining wall block, "Stackwall", was a perfect way to clean up a messy elevation change. Instead of rocks and dirt the block created a built-in planter. The greenery softens the space and blend s with the wall and slabs to keep the modern, clean aesthetic. Photo by Dave Mead/ Mead Construction

Legacy Lane

Cedar Springs Landscape Group

English High Bank Waterfront. Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Address graphics with concrete planter. Photography by Ian Gleadle.

Stonework, Patios and Landscaping

Paragon Landscape Management

Transitional Grey 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.