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Pool to Garden Reservoir
Pool to Garden Reservoir
jGROWjGROW
Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Photo of a retro garden in San Francisco.
Lagom Residence
Lagom Residence
CB Architecture + DesignCB Architecture + Design
Eric Rorer
Large midcentury back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a climbing frame.
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen and patio
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen and patio
Carey Ezell Landscape Design LLCCarey Ezell Landscape Design LLC
A modern patio renovation at our mid-century modern project in Andover creates functional outdoor space for this young family complete with blue stone pavers, gravel separation joints, an outdoor kitchen and composite decking for transition from home to outdoors.
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Mid-Century Modern JAX
Mid-Century Modern JAX
Helix Green DesignsHelix Green Designs
Before + after of the front garden transformation for this single family home in Jacksonville, FL. This project included the design of a new entry way and porch that would complement the existing architecture of their home. Long linear concrete stepping pads were added to break up the long expanse of lawn and the bold architectural plantings add interest and mimic the homeowners mid century design aesthetic.
Mid Century Modern Gem
Mid Century Modern Gem
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
The uneven back yard was graded into ¬upper and lower levels with an industrial style, concrete wall. Linear pavers lead the garden stroller from place to place alongside a rain garden filled with swaying grasses that spans the side yard and culminates at a gracefully arching pomegranate tree, A bubbling boulder water feature murmurs soothing sounds. A large steel and willow-roof pergola creates a shady space to dine in and chaise lounges and chairs bask in the surrounding shade. The transformation was completed with a bold and biodiverse selection of low water, climate appropriate plants that make the space come alive. branches laden with impossibly red blossoms and fruit.
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
Patterned bluestone, board-on-board concrete and seasonal containers establish strength of line in the front landscape design. Plants are subordinate components of the design and just emerging from their winter dormancy.
Urrbrae | Front Garden | Courtyard Garden | Native Garden
Urrbrae | Front Garden | Courtyard Garden | Native Garden
Catnik Design StudioCatnik Design Studio
A new garden to complement this recently renovated mid-century modern home by Northern Edge Studio. A naturalistic contemporary Australian style garden with native grasses, Kangaroo Paws and native ground covers. New seeded exposed aggregate path around the home and a seating area to be immersed within the garden. Beautiful bluestone steppers slow your pace to walk through the garden.
Palm Springs Casa Feliz
Palm Springs Casa Feliz
Suzanne Furst InteriorsSuzanne Furst Interiors
Retro front xeriscape garden in Los Angeles.
Mid Century Modern in the Hollywood Hills - Front Patio
Mid Century Modern in the Hollywood Hills - Front Patio
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Designer’s Notes: Use mixed materials such as concrete pavers, wood, various stones and decomposed granite to add interesting plant textures to add appeal. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Estelle
Estelle
Falling Waters LandscapeFalling Waters Landscape
Brett Hilton
Photo of a midcentury back garden in Orange County with a fire feature and gravel.
Modern Meets Boho
Modern Meets Boho
BOXHILLBOXHILL
Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury back xeriscape full sun garden for winter in Phoenix with a water feature and concrete paving.
Mid-Century River House
Mid-Century River House
CARBO Landscape ArchitectureCARBO Landscape Architecture
Pool with Outdoor Pavilion
This is an example of a retro back garden in New Orleans.
Valley Club Mid-Century
Valley Club Mid-Century
DD Ford ConstructionDD Ford Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a large retro back full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path and concrete paving.
Midcentury Back Yard
Midcentury Back Yard
attrinitiattriniti
Inspiration for a midcentury back full sun garden in Los Angeles with a potted garden.
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.
native california plants / low-maintenance landscape detail
native california plants / low-maintenance landscape detail
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
Lavender, along with gravel, basalt and other native plantings add to the beautiful cool color palette, enhancing the architectural design while providing for a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance front yard.
Mid-Century Vibe Bluestone Walk - Bayside
Mid-Century Vibe Bluestone Walk - Bayside
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The front walk, in panels of full range bluestone, was inspired by zig zag pathways often found in Asian gardens. Westhauser Photography
Medium sized midcentury front driveway garden in Milwaukee with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Toowong - Palm Springs Inspired Courtyard
Toowong - Palm Springs Inspired Courtyard
The Small GardenThe Small Garden
www.thesmallgarden.com.au
This is an example of a retro back partial sun garden for summer in Brisbane with decking.
Automatic ornamental iron driveway gates
Automatic ornamental iron driveway gates
Diablo Iron, Inc.Diablo Iron, Inc.
Custom architectural designed craftsman style automatic double driveway gates. Lafayette, CA
Inspiration for a midcentury garden in San Francisco.

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.
Modern Eichler
Modern Eichler
Bonnie Brock Landscape DesignBonnie Brock Landscape Design
This is an example of a midcentury front garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
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