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Good Garden's Own Backyard

Todd Haiman Landscape Design

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Driveway Entry Facing Street

Goldberg & Rodler, Inc.

Looking up the new driveway towards the street. 'Green Giant' Arborvitae screen the neighbor's property from view and will mature to conceal the utility lines overhead. Boulders found on site were utilized to make walls for a larger parking area. Photo by Susan Sotera

Expansive Entrance

Terra Ferma Landscapes

The paver driveway and sweeps in front of the house to the parking area and around the back to the garage.

Sidewalk/front fence and gate

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

The design for the new custom stepped redwood fence and gate incorporated a narrow trellis top for Akebia vines. The horizontal slats are expressed with a modern reveal but there are no gaps, for privacy. The topiary trees are Majestic Beauty Hawthorns, which will quickly bulk up in height and spread and create even more privacy from neighboring houses. The narrow sidewalk planter has Liriope, Biokovo Geraniums and Ajuga

Brick townhouse front landscape renovation 2012

Patrick Murphy Landscape Design

This area used to be covered in ivy which had overgrown the path. Now, the area is usable. The terrace was created by installing metal edging, landscape fabric and then pea gravel on top and inlaying irregular flagstsone. Design and Photograph by Patrick Murphy

Woodland Garden

Viridia landscapes

Brecksville Backyard

Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.

A series of weathered fieldstone walls were installed to mimic natural stone outcroppings and fit the feel of the site beautifully. Using the popular, segmented concrete-block retaining wall systems here would have looked out-of-place.

Outdoor Livingroom

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Arlington Landscape project

Boss Landscape Design

Woodland Timber Frame Home

West Winds Nursery LLC

Drystack stone and small boulders were used to line the sides of this fire pit tucked into one side of this patio.

Landscaping Highlights

Pristine Acres

Pristine Acres (www.pristineacres.com) installed this garden. There are hostas and annuals in this photo. The blue is a hydrangea and the purple is Astilbe.

Plant Combinations

GreenHeart, LLC

White Daffodils and orange pansies play with Tassel Fern, Azalea, Chinese Ginger, Variegated Solomon's Seal, and white tulips. © Cathy Carr, APLD

Rosenberger-Sprague Residence

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Photo: Alyssha Csuk View from Forest Garden Part of our design included a number of nature trails through a large forest garden behind the home.

Fabulous Prairie Style Home

Suncrest Homes

Waterside Gem

Madeline Hoge

Tranquil path down to beautiful waterway.

Cozy Retreat

Christy Webber Landscapes

A quintessential Chicago neighborhood backyard. Here the yard is all about being an extension to the home so it was extremely important to draw inspiration from the home’s beautiful historic architecture. With the design palette established, we next sought to create a dual-function yard meeting the family’s wish to both entertain and relax - all within the lush confines of a seasonally diverse, private landscape setting.

Transitional Shaded 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.