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Pool to Garden Reservoir
Pool to Garden Reservoir
jGROWjGROW
Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
This is an example of a large retro xeriscape garden in San Francisco.
Second Home
Second Home
Lume ArchitectureLume Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized retro back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Melbourne with a rockery and natural stone paving.
Whynot Street, West End
Whynot Street, West End
UserUser
Christopher Federick Jones (CFJ)
Design ideas for a retro garden in Brisbane.
California Dreaming
California Dreaming
lee luxford a+dlee luxford a+d
Midcentury garden in Vancouver.
Palm Springs 18
Palm Springs 18
digs inside & outdigs inside & out
This is an example of a retro back garden with concrete paving.
Front Landscape - Eichler
Front Landscape - Eichler
Jeff SJeff S
Recent front yard renovation. Replaced old wood fence with Concrete Breezeway Blocks Phoenix Style from OurBlockCo.com Front landscape changed from grass to low water landscape
New Landscape for Mid Century Modern
New Landscape for Mid Century Modern
Landscapes Orlando FloridaLandscapes Orlando Florida
Asymmetrical Walkway
Inspiration for a retro garden in Orlando.
Mid-Century Vibe Front Yard - Bayside
Mid-Century Vibe Front Yard - Bayside
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The front entrance as seen through Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer.' Westhauser Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Seat Wall and Night Lighting in SW Portland
Seat Wall and Night Lighting in SW Portland
Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden CenterDrake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center
It's simply amazing how different an outdoor space can look in a matter of hours. ...and low-voltage night lighting is a simple add-on to most outdoor living environments. Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Mid century Petaluma
Mid century Petaluma
BK Landscape DesignBK Landscape Design
This was a garden space that was a blank slate. All that existed before we conceptualized this garden was water loving turf. BKLD added two outdoor entertaining spaces in this small yard with a colored concrete patio and a crushed rock terrace for an informal fire feature. Umbrella stands were poured into the concrete so that outdoor umbrella's could provide shade and not blow away in this windier corridor of Petaluma. Who's ready for a beverage and some smores?
Past Projects
Past Projects
Jacklyn Curry DesignJacklyn Curry Design
The addition of bold yet simple architectural details - a series of four "spider legs" inspired by the iconic mid-century architect, Richard Neutra, added drama and definition to the new front entry. Low ground cover softens the new concrete step pads, while colorful succulents and flowering plants replaced the thirsty lawn, providing a dynamic and easy-care front garden. (c) 2017 Jacklyn Curry Design
Rooftop Retreat
Rooftop Retreat
Landscape Design West, LLCLandscape Design West, LLC
Low water high impact patio garden landscape. Colorful succulents and plants that attract hummingbirds. Night lighting created a magical effect in this rooftop garden. Hardscape using concrete with floating deck and steps. Corten planters and steel cable handrail create a secure barrier while keeping views open and airy. Tucson city view from the Catalina Foothills.
Presidential Award
Presidential Award
Terra Designs, IncTerra Designs, Inc
Design ideas for a large retro front xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with concrete paving.
Maine MidCentury Modern
Maine MidCentury Modern
Sustainable Horticultural EnvironmentsSustainable Horticultural Environments
Renovation of the interior Asian courtyard landscape surrounding a water feature and Tabebuia tree.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury courtyard private fully shaded garden for autumn in Orlando with decorative stones.
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Studio Bergtraun AIAStudio Bergtraun AIA
Design ideas for a midcentury garden in San Francisco.
Encinitas Mid-Century Beach House Driveway Gate
Encinitas Mid-Century Beach House Driveway Gate
360 Yardware360 Yardware
This project involved two driveway gates put up by the homeowners, one at the street, one in line with house to separate the back yard. They have young children and needed to ensure their safety when they're playing outside. We designed the Nero Latch for this project. The Nero is a lever gate latch, with the plate measuring 2.5"w x 5"h. Parts are made of stainless steel and aluminum, and everything is powder coated satin black.The latch is self-latching. The style of the latch lends itself to contemporary, traditional, and transitional projects. Photo: C Perham
Vista Residence
Vista Residence
Miró Rivera ArchitectsMiró Rivera Architects
Paul Finkel
Photo of a large retro front xeriscape fully shaded garden in Austin with a garden path and concrete paving.
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Reikow Landscape DesignReikow Landscape Design
RCMedia
This is an example of a medium sized retro courtyard garden in Seattle with a retaining wall and gravel.
Mid-Century Modern Beach House
Mid-Century Modern Beach House
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
Small midcentury front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a pathway and concrete paving.
Mid-Century Accessible Landscape - Wauwatosa, WI
Mid-Century Accessible Landscape - Wauwatosa, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
After seeing our work across the street at a neighbor's mid-century ranch, our clients reached out to us to give their front yard a makeover. Included in the design was a special request. They needed to improve accessibility to the front door for their disabled son who had trouble navigating the step up at the front porch. We were able to design a new front walk that ramped up to the porch and was connected directly to the driveway. Photo by Renn Kuhnen Photography

Midcentury Blue 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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