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Medium Sized Midcentury Garden Ideas and Designs

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Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Wagner Design GroupWagner Design Group
View to home from corner of garden, patio and bocce court
Photo of a medium sized retro back full sun garden in Portland.
Dwell House
Dwell House
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel.
Modern Meets Boho
Modern Meets Boho
BOXHILLBOXHILL
Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
Photo of a medium sized retro back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with a water feature and gravel.
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 garden in Los Angeles with decking.
Lakefront Terrace, Yarrow Point
Lakefront Terrace, Yarrow Point
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
On Lake Washington, an existing pool terrace was disconnected from the rest of the yard and and waterfront. The site had a challenging slope, but it was no match for a thoughtful design and some earth moving equipment! A retaining wall at the edge of the exciting pool was replaced with a wide, generous stair welcoming guests to a new, bocce-style terrace below complete with gas fire pit and stunning views. A gentle, winding path leads down to a waters-edge patio with intersecting stone and concrete patterns creating a visually dynamic experience. A small sandy beach and generous lawn complete the experience. A California style planting palette with beach groundcover, perennials and elegant, flowing grasses highlighted with LED low-voltage outdoor lighting complete the vacation-home-in-the-city feel. Photography: Miranda Estes
Elton Lane Residence
Elton Lane Residence
Studio BalconesStudio Balcones
Concrete stepping stones act as both entry path and an extra parking space. Photography by Lars Frazer
Photo of a medium sized retro front driveway partial sun garden in Austin with a garden path and concrete paving.
Mid-Century Modern Front Yard - Cedarburg, WI
Mid-Century Modern Front Yard - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Our client wanted to limit the amount of lawn on her property, so we designed large planting beds to fill the space while adding color, texture, and interest. Westhauser Photography
Denver Modern Fence Samples
Denver Modern Fence Samples
Denver Modern FenceDenver Modern Fence
6 foot compound fence.
Medium sized midcentury garden in Denver.
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
This backyard space used to effectively be half this size. In an earlier stage of the properties ownership... a large garden space was fenced in and lay fallow. Now, this large lawn is well used by a Boxer puppy and its owner. An architectural slab paver walkway connects the patio space and the hobby shed. Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Living Green Wall and Landscape Remodel - Mid-Century Modern Home Sausalito, CA
Living Green Wall and Landscape Remodel - Mid-Century Modern Home Sausalito, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Detail of the concrete pathway with polished Mexican pebbles, steel edging and modern light fixtures. We designed and installed this dramatic living wall / vertical garden to add a welcoming focal point, and a great way to add living beauty to the large front house wall. The dated walkway was updated with large geometric concrete pavers with polished black pebbles in between, and a new concrete driveway. Water-wise grasses flowering plants and succulents replace the lawn. This updated modern renovation for this mid-century modern home includes a new garage and front entrance door and modern garden light fixtures. Some photos taken 2 months after installation and recently as well. We designed and installed this dramatic living wall / vertical garden to add a welcoming focal point, and a great way to add plant beauty to the large front wall. A variety of succulents, grass-like and cascading plants were designed and planted to provide long cascading "waves" resulting in appealing textures and colors. The dated walkway was updated with large geometric concrete pavers with polished black pebbles in between, and a new concrete driveway. Water-wise grasses flowering plants and succulents replace the lawn. This updated modern renovation for this mid-century modern home includes a new garage and front entrance door and modern garden light fixtures.
Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills
Somerset AssociatesSomerset Associates
Pool renovation, concrete work, decking, fire pit, water feature, irrigation, planting, lighting
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with decking.
Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
AB design studio, inc.AB design studio, inc.
1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury side partial sun garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a water feature and concrete paving.
Palo Alto Eichler
Palo Alto Eichler
The Garden Route CompanyThe Garden Route Company
Richard Radford
Photo of a medium sized retro front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete paving.
Two mid-century modern front yards
Two mid-century modern front yards
Luciole Design Inc.Luciole Design Inc.
This detail shows the path to the front door, with concrete pads, ipe steps and landing and smooth plaster screen/seat wall. The steps are lit, along with main elements of the landscape. photo Mike Heacox / Luciole Design
Modern Meets Boho
Modern Meets Boho
BOXHILLBOXHILL
Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Phoenix with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Mid-Century Modern Landscape - Cedarburg, WI
Mid-Century Modern Landscape - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A linear group of Chasmanthium latifolium was planted to look like bamboo in this Asian-inspired landscape. Perennial beds of Allium x 'Summer Beauty,' Agastache x 'Blue Fortune,' Coreopsis x 'Full Moon,' and Liatris spicata 'Kobold' are planted on either side. Westhauser Photography
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
This backyard space used to effectively be half this size. In an earlier stage of the properties ownership... a large garden space was fenced in and lay fallow. Now, this large lawn is well used by a Boxer puppy and its owner. Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Mid Century Modern Gem
Mid Century Modern Gem
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
Sculptural agaves, succulents and California native plants punctuate the front landscape complementing the “arroyo seco” rain garden studded with boulders and branches. The rain garden catches 50% of the stormwater runoff from the roof and infiltrates it into the soil. The remaining 50% of the runoff goes to a second rain garden in the back yard.
Rimini
Rimini
Falling Waters LandscapeFalling Waters Landscape
Brett Hilton
Medium sized midcentury front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a garden path.
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Reikow Landscape DesignReikow Landscape Design
The client needed a large, secure dog run to accommodate all of the pups she fosters. The 4' retaining wall and 6' corrugated metal fence give the dogs privacy and security while keeping with the aesthetic of the design. RCMedia

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.
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