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Venice Island Reno-Main House
Venice Island Reno-Main House
Adi ChoquetteAdi Choquette
Prion Photography, Venice, FL
This is an example of an expansive retro front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Tampa.
Bridle Trails Modern Farmhouse Garden
Bridle Trails Modern Farmhouse Garden
Spring Greenworks LLCSpring Greenworks LLC
finished patio and surrounding gardens
Photo of an expansive retro back xeriscape partial sun garden in Seattle with concrete paving and a wood fence.
Inspired by Water
Inspired by Water
Pond WorldPond World
Photo of an expansive midcentury back full sun garden for spring in Other with a pond and natural stone paving.
Flowering Dogwood Trees in Parking Strip
Flowering Dogwood Trees in Parking Strip
Seattle Tree Services & ConsultingSeattle Tree Services & Consulting
This is an example of an expansive retro front xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Seattle with a garden path and mulch.
Bill and Sandy
Bill and Sandy
All Natural LandscapesAll Natural Landscapes
Frank Spiker
This is an example of an expansive midcentury back fully shaded garden for summer in Detroit with an outdoor sport court and concrete paving.
SOLID MID-CENTURY
SOLID MID-CENTURY
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
This mid-century stunner was featured in the prestigious 2018 AIA Minnesota "Homes By Architects" tour. The intention was to create a "a strong organic connection between indoors and out." This connection was certainly amplified with the inclusion of a modern granite Harbor Grey™ stone patio, generously sized to accomodate entertaining under the stars. Also featured is our Alder™ Limestone wall stone.
つくばのヒーリングガーデン：茨城県つくば市
つくばのヒーリングガーデン：茨城県つくば市
株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所
Desngn / Photo by Ogino Takamitsu ATELIER
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury courtyard driveway partial sun garden in Tokyo with a garden path and gravel.
53 Dean Road, Weston, MA
53 Dean Road, Weston, MA
Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
http://www.53deanrd.com
Design ideas for an expansive retro back garden in Boston.
Mid-Century Landscape
Mid-Century Landscape
Visual Jill Inc.Visual Jill Inc.
The backyard is terraced to feature several seating areas. Photos by Peter Lyons
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury back formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with a fire feature and brick paving.
Mid-Century Outdoor Sanctuary
Mid-Century Outdoor Sanctuary
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
After completing an interior remodel for this mid-century home in the South Salem hills, we revived the old, rundown backyard and transformed it into an outdoor living room that reflects the openness of the new interior living space. We tied the outside and inside together to create a cohesive connection between the two. The yard was spread out with multiple elevations and tiers, which we used to create “outdoor rooms” with separate seating, eating and gardening areas that flowed seamlessly from one to another. We installed a fire pit in the seating area; built-in pizza oven, wok and bar-b-que in the outdoor kitchen; and a soaking tub on the lower deck. The concrete dining table doubled as a ping-pong table and required a boom truck to lift the pieces over the house and into the backyard. The result is an outdoor sanctuary the homeowners can effortlessly enjoy year-round.
Midcentury Remodel
Midcentury Remodel
John ThomasJohn Thomas
Expansive midcentury back full sun garden for spring in Albuquerque with a potted garden and gravel.
SOLID MID-CENTURY
SOLID MID-CENTURY
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
Detail of the featured patio stone: showing our thermal finish Harbor Grey™ granite pavers in daylight. *Proceeding photos taken at dusk make the stone appear darker than actual color.
A Water Feature for the Aves
A Water Feature for the Aves
Ecoscape Environmental DesignEcoscape Environmental Design
The owner of this mid-century modern inspired home is a dedicated bird lover and naturalist. With mountain views, ample acreage, and a riparian corridor, the property is often visited by song birds, blue herons, and even hummingbirds in the summer. This 4 ton moss rock was specially selected by Ecoscape's designer for its' bowl- like pockets that could pool water, like a bird bath. The boulder was core drilled in 3 places so water could pass through making a gentle bubbling water sound as it hits the catchment basin.
28057 13th Ave S
28057 13th Ave S
Realogics Sotheby's International RealtyRealogics Sotheby's International Realty
This is an example of an expansive retro front partial sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Olympus Cove
Olympus Cove
DFS Construction Inc.DFS Construction Inc.
Photo of an expansive retro back garden in Salt Lake City.
San Rafael Eichler Front and Back Yard Remodel
San Rafael Eichler Front and Back Yard Remodel
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Aeonium 'Sunburst' below The "Gracie Modern Arbors" (by TerraTrellis) offer eye-catching focal points. Three installed to bring interest and needed height over a long pathway ramp with grape vines. Another frames a stairway to the hillside with a flowering Passion vine. The sloped hillsides were revamped to include low-water and low-maintenance plants that include CA natives, flowing grasses, other Mediterranean plants and several succulents.
Crushed blue shale pathway with larger boulders and steel edging
Crushed blue shale pathway with larger boulders and steel edging
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
A pool is coming in the next phase, but in the meantime the crushed blue shale path provides an easy, attractive path around the house. Design of path arcs created a perfect meander.
Ландшафтный проект Частного детского конного клуба
Ландшафтный проект Частного детского конного клуба
Ландшафтная мастерская Алены АрсеньевойЛандшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой
Пошаговая дорожка к беседке в "Тайном саду"
Inspiration for an expansive retro courtyard formal partial sun garden for autumn in Moscow with a pathway, natural stone paving and a metal fence.
St-John's Rehab Hospital
St-John's Rehab Hospital
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
The three-tiered fountain is surrounded by a clipped circular Boxwood hedge and filled in with annual planting for colour and seasonal interest. The paving is especially interesting with the spoke detail running from the boxwood hedge to the bordering gardens. Yew hedges and wrought iron gates/fence sections close in the space, but also allow views into the expansive landscape in the distance.
Skytop Road, Encino
Skytop Road, Encino
Weeds Garden Design Build LLCWeeds Garden Design Build LLC
This newly planted mid century project is simple and elegant. The interior courtyard and atrium are reminiscent of a Zen garden, the front garden has rivers of grasses and low water plants. More pictures to come when we finish!

Expansive Midcentury Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed midcentury garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a midcentury front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your midcentury front garden design.

How should I design my midcentury back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a midcentury garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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