skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Garden
  3. Size: Medium

Medium Sized Midcentury Garden Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
61 - 80 of 1,173 photos
Item 1 of 3
Riverside Mid-Century Modern Landscape
Riverside Mid-Century Modern Landscape
Cascade Outdoor DesignCascade Outdoor Design
After working with this client on their home a few years ago, we were given the opportunity to create a landscape design for one of their multi-family properties. The goal was to create a landscape that not only enhances the property and fits the style of the building, but is also as cost effective and low maintenance as possible. We achieved this by keeping a limited plant palette, utilizing gravel and artificial turf, and exploring various options for hardscape and screening to achieve the desired look without blowing the budget. This was a "design only" project. Installation was coordinated by the homeowner and completed by others. Photos by East Coast Virtual Tours
Rodney Walker Ojai Remodel
Rodney Walker Ojai Remodel
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Designer: Allen Construction General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury garden in Los Angeles.
Avocado Haus
Avocado Haus
Contexto LandscapeContexto Landscape
Staggered concrete step pads immersed in water-wise and native landscape planting. Contemporary landscape design located in San Luis Obispo County.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Luis Obispo with concrete paving.
Mid-Century Modern Landscape
Mid-Century Modern Landscape
Inge Daniels Design LLCInge Daniels Design LLC
Scented lavender and thyme line a path of bluestone pavers set in a gravel plant bed
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury back xeriscape full sun garden in Boston with natural stone paving.
Mid-Century Reinvented
Mid-Century Reinvented
Tanner Consulting LLC- Landscape ArchitectureTanner Consulting LLC- Landscape Architecture
Overlooking one of the most utilized parks in Austin, TX, this residence was designed to capture views below. DRM Design Group worked closely with the architect and home builder to create a seamless transition from interior to exterior spaces. The project included a saltwater pool, privacy screen, custom entry gate, custom metal vegetable planters & benches, and an outdoor kitchen.
Glen Ellen Residence
Glen Ellen Residence
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
This is an example of a medium sized retro garden in San Francisco.
Front yard Mid Century Native
Front yard Mid Century Native
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
This front yard went from water hogging grass and old school roses, to a flourishing native garden. As an added echo perk, we repurposed broken cement to create a little retaining wall and parkway path.
Deer grass and CA fuchsia mingle with large boulder
Deer grass and CA fuchsia mingle with large boulder
Eve's Garden DesignEve's Garden Design
This native-CA rich front yard welcomes guests with a custom arbor, large boulders, and naturalistic plantings.
This is an example of a medium sized retro front xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Mid-Century Perennial Garden - Racine
Mid-Century Perennial Garden - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Set in beach pebble mulch, Molinia 'Moor Flame' grasses anchor the base of the new masonry retaining wall. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Medium sized midcentury back xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Full Size Front Yard Landscape
Full Size Front Yard Landscape
JLM ConstructionJLM Construction
Showing: *Low Horizontal fencing to space the front yard into two spaces *Concrete pads in decomposed granite *Layered planting with seasonal colors and succulents
Past Projects
Past Projects
Jacklyn Curry DesignJacklyn Curry Design
(c) 2017 Jacklyn Curry Design
Photo of a medium sized retro front xeriscape garden in Other with a garden path.
Mid-Century Modern; An Ode to Frey
Mid-Century Modern; An Ode to Frey
Gabriela Yariv Landscape DesignGabriela Yariv Landscape Design
Jennifer Cheung
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel.
Malibu Crest
Malibu Crest
Studio BracketStudio Bracket
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury side full sun raised pond in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Front Yard
Front Yard
KristinKristin
Turf removal front yard with drought tolerant design and adding courtyard
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury courtyard xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path, gravel and a wood fence.
Dry Stream Bed and Paver Path in SW Portland, Oregon
Dry Stream Bed and Paver Path in SW Portland, Oregon
Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden CenterDrake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center
Home to a pooch, many other flora and fauna, as well as a couple spiders. Low-voltage lighting extends enjoyment into the evening hours. Hostas, carex and other nearby perennials soak up the night light. Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Sunset Terrace
Sunset Terrace
John CoteJohn Cote
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury front xeriscape full sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Telgenhoff Residence
Telgenhoff Residence
CLT Design/Build Inc.CLT Design/Build Inc.
The Telgenhoff Residence uses a complex blend of material, texture and color to create a architectural design that reflects the Northwest Lifestyle. This project was completely designed and constructed by Craig L. Telgenhoff.
Linda
Linda
Taylor Made IronTaylor Made Iron
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury front full sun garden in Orange County with concrete paving.
Casa Del Sol
Casa Del Sol
Groundswell GardensGroundswell Gardens
Medium sized retro back xeriscape full sun garden for winter in Melbourne with a pond and natural stone paving.
Mid-Century Front Landscape - Racine
Mid-Century Front Landscape - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The shadows of 'Summer Beauty' Allium dance along the edge of the concrete driveway. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.

Medium Sized 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.
4
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.