Photo Credit: George Dzahristos

Brookside Residence

Elizabeth Parks Architect

Photo by Virgilio Carpio Photography

A country garden in Palo Alto

User

The pool and lawn predate us, but we added the curved concrete bench, the boxwood spheres, and the over-scale ceramic pot. Finally we removed the lawn and irrigation under the oak, and let the drought-tolerant Sisyrinchium run wild. Photos-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

Skaha Lake Kerr Residence

Travis Olsvik

Fencing mounted onto land scape rocks. All the fencing with pre fitted then powered coated for the cleanest possible finished look.

Southampton Farm

Warren's Nursery

Landscape

LJH Landscape Irrigation & Lighting

Sweeping Twin Lakes WI Retaining Wall

Van Zelst Inc

Giant slabs of outcropping stone form steps and a retaining wall that follow the lakefront property's natural slope. Photo by Terra Jenkins & Kirsten Gentry.

Faux Ledge

Acadia Landscape + Design

Mimicking nature by using granite pieces and native plants to create a retaining structure that looks natural.

Ann Arbor Project: Geometry

Zaremba & Company

Simple, clean lines against the natural backdrop of the woods help to create a serene environment perfect for a variety of activities. Photo credit: George Dzahristos

Hardscape and Pool Design

Southern Elegance Design and Landscape

Steve York

HIGHLANDS GARDEN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, TURTLE ROCK

SULISO Inc.

This modern transitional monument sign was designed for this community's three entrances. The metal plaque with the name of the community will be highlighted by the backlighting installed within the monument. The ledge stone veneer contrasts the metal, and stays with the natural feel of this beautiful community in Turtle Rock. Boulders and softscape will complete the update.

California native garden

Linda Estrin Garden Design

Hidden Gem in Tiverton

Sunflower Designs LLC

Photo Credit: Rupert Whiteley

Lake Of The Pines

Native Edge Landscapes

Lake Rosseau Retreat

International Landscaping Inc.

This project located in Muskoka blends modern sophistication into the natural setting. Due to the adjacent lake and forest environments, a great deal of care was taken to ensure there were no impacts on these sensitive environments. The blast rock was salvaged to create “planting pockets” on the steep slopes allowing for nearly 700 mature trees to be craned into these locations. Working with local arborists, native species of trees and understory planting were selected to ensure ecosystems weren’t negatively impacted. East of the residence, Poolscape Inc. constructed a cast-in-place, vanishing edge pool that was formed to sit above a 1200sqft. underground concrete bunker. The bunker houses the pool equipment & boiler, as-well-as site utility controllers for site irrigation and lighting. Surrounding the pool and wrapping around the residence, extensive concrete slabs were poured and granite tiles laid to create multilevel patios and walkways. Areas of the patios overlooking the lake cantilevered out over the edge of the rock face and required the installation of custom iron and glass railings between stone pillars to provide safety due to the severity of the slope. On the west side of the site, a penetration asphalt sport court surface was suspended atop a 4-car concrete garage, more than 45ft above grade level. Enclosed by chain-link fencing, this elevated “sky-court” offers a stunning setting for recreational play. Working with a local contractor, an existing dock was removed by barge, and a new steel frame was constructed while the lake was frozen. ‘Off-season’ prep-work allowed for seamless continuation of work in the spring when the dock surface, ipe, was installed. Shaped to provide a protected swimming area, the three boat-slip dock is complete with barbecue, built-in umbrella, flush mounted light fixtures, and custom pedestal that provides power and water to boats while docked. To permit easy access between the residence and dock, natural Muskoka granite steps were craned in to create a safe path down the steep slope.

Modern Lake Front Cabin

Longwell + Trapp Architects

Stone access path

Louise Leff Landscape

Stone Path to upper sitting area. Yellow travertine path.

Lakeside living in Nottingham

Asbjorg Vanderveer

Beautiful Gardens magazine

Residential Landscaping Projects

Home & Lawn Care Services Inc.

Colorful Backyard Retreat

Ruth Consoli Design

Transitional Sloped 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.