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Midcentury Garden for Autumn Ideas and Designs

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Mid-Century Backyard Landscape - Racine
Mid-Century Backyard Landscape - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A linear planting of molinia Moor Flame grass bisects a wedge-shaped plant bed with a specimen magnolia. Beach pebbles and slate chip mulch provide textural contrast. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Mill Valley Hillside
Mill Valley Hillside
The Land CollaborativeThe Land Collaborative
TLC
Photo of a small retro sloped fully shaded garden for autumn in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Angled Rowhouse Backtard Redesign
Angled Rowhouse Backtard Redesign
Little Miracles Designs - TorontoLittle Miracles Designs - Toronto
The approach to this backyard was to turn the orientation of the design to take attention away from the squareness of the space. A cozy conversation nook was designed with a raised planter behind.
Water Feature
Water Feature
Maximum Landscaping & DesignMaximum Landscaping & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back formal fully shaded garden for autumn in Omaha with a pond, mulch and an upvc fence.
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.
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
Spokane Midcentury - Mary Jean & Joel E. Ferris, II House
Spokane Midcentury - Mary Jean & Joel E. Ferris, II House
spokanemidcenturyspokanemidcentury
J. Craig Sweat Photography Inc.
This is an example of a midcentury fully shaded garden wall for autumn in Other.
San Rafael Eichler - Mid-Century Modern Back & Front Landscape Remodel
San Rafael Eichler - Mid-Century Modern Back & Front Landscape Remodel
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The front and back areas surrounding this Eichler home were updated with the mid-century modern design aesthetic in mind. ing grasses, other Mediterranean plants and several succulents. The Front landscape takes on a minimalist design with architectural Barrel Cactus, Artichoke Agaves, stately Thatching Reeds, a Blue Palm (Brahea 'Clara') a Mediterranean Fan Palm and other easy-care plants. The corten steel sculpture offers a striking focal point adjacent to the front doorway.
Site 4900
Site 4900
On Site LandscapeOn Site Landscape
Inspiration for a retro back xeriscape garden for autumn in Phoenix with concrete paving.
Chimney Job
Chimney Job
UserUser
This is an example of a large retro sloped xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Other with a retaining wall and gravel.
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Pampas grass and other good stuff in this fall container arrangement.
Design ideas for a large midcentury back partial sun garden for autumn in Chicago with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
DIY Landscape Design in a Day
DIY Landscape Design in a Day
Landscape Design in a DayLandscape Design in a Day
Front yard with synthetic lawn and low maintenance, low water use plants. Japanese maples are Shindeshojo the upright on the left and Shaina and dwarf on the right. Photo by Norma and Bob Bleid
Riverside Sanctuary
Riverside Sanctuary
Salt + Dirt | Outside DesignSalt + Dirt | Outside Design
Peonies in the foreground; elderberries; ornamental grasses; beautiful seed heads left in place to capture dazzling sunlight. The evergreens truly play together - outstretched limbs of spruce in ice blue, feathers juniper boughs taking flight in silver green. The panic grasses send up pink seed heads in mid summer, the leaves become burgundy, early autumn. Always change and evolving amid the seasons in a well designed border.
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
The scope of work on this project was mainly the backyard, but we were able to continue the architectural slab pathway along the side yard, to tie in the small bit of unused space toward the front yard. Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Intimate Patio Spaces
Intimate Patio Spaces
West Winds Nursery LLCWest Winds Nursery LLC
Photograph by Katherine Palmer
Inspiration for a small midcentury back partial sun garden for autumn in DC Metro with natural stone 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.
Angled Rowhouse Backtard Redesign
Angled Rowhouse Backtard Redesign
Little Miracles Designs - TorontoLittle Miracles Designs - Toronto
The approach to this backyard was to turn the orientation of the design to take attention away from the squareness of the space. A cozy conversation nook was designed with a raised planter behind.
MIDCENTURY MODERN
MIDCENTURY MODERN
Fair Studio - Email Us Directly: Hello@Fair.StudioFair Studio - Email Us Directly: Hello@Fair.Studio
Timber tech decking, black concrete steps and a concrete patio allowed for beautiful contrast in the hard-landscaped materials.
This is an example of a medium sized retro back formal partial sun garden for autumn in Los Angeles with a pathway and decking.
Mill Valley Hillside
Mill Valley Hillside
The Land CollaborativeThe Land Collaborative
TLC
Small retro sloped fully shaded garden for autumn in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Mid-Century Backyard Landscape - Racine
Mid-Century Backyard Landscape - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Simple plantings of molinia grass and 'Summer Beauty' allium occupy the space below the elevated perennial garden. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Milwaukee with a retaining wall and gravel.

Midcentury Garden for Autumn 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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