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Lagom Residence
Lagom Residence
CB Architecture + DesignCB Architecture + Design
Eric Rorer
Large midcentury back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a climbing frame.
Chicago Northern Suburbs Contemporary Ranch
Chicago Northern Suburbs Contemporary Ranch
Reveal Design LLCReveal Design LLC
This front yard had to also act as a clients back yard. The existing back yard is a ravine, so there is little room to functionally use it. This created a design element to create a sense of space/privacy while also allowing the Mid Century Modern Architecture to shine through. (and keep the feel of a front yard) We used concrete walls to break up the rooms, and guide people into the front entrance. We added IPE details on the wall and planters to soften the concrete, and Ore Inc aluminum containers with a rust finish to frame the entrance. The Aspen trees break the horizontal plane and are lit up at night, further defining the front yard. All the trees are on color lights and have the ability to change at the click of a button for both holidays, and seasonal accents. The slate chip beds keep the bed lines clean and clearly define the planting ares versus the lawn areas. The walkway is one monolithic pour that mimics the look of large scale pavers, with the added function of smooth,set-in-place, concrete.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Custom cedar fence designed & installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Photo of a large midcentury back formal partial sun garden in Minneapolis with a garden path and natural stone paving.
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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.
Mid Century Modern front
Mid Century Modern front
Cool Designs for LandscapesCool Designs for Landscapes
Taken near front door looking out. Festuca 'Elijah Blue' in foreground. Agave 'Cornelius' surrounding
Photo of a medium sized retro front xeriscape full sun garden in Orange County with concrete paving.
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.
The reflection of Adonis
The reflection of Adonis
François AUDIGER - Paysagiste & ConcepteurFrançois AUDIGER - Paysagiste & Concepteur
Demande du client : - Style rétro - Point d'eau - Présence humaine - Reflet de l'espace - Optimisation de l'espace - Couleur blanche - Floraison hivernale et printanière - Structure d'acier - Plante grimpante
Midcentury Landscape
Midcentury Landscape
Inspiration for a retro courtyard partial sun raised pond in Los Angeles.
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
APLD 2022 Award Winning Landscape Design. 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 wall includes a variety of succulents, grass-like and cascading plants some with flowers, (some with flowers, Oxalis, Heuchera designed to provide long cascading "waves" with 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. 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.
Garden for a Mid Century Home
Garden for a Mid Century Home
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalDaryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International
Set beside a forested ravine, decks, patios, and walkways unite different levels of the garden while grounding the house within the larger landscape.
Design ideas for a retro garden in Detroit with a pathway and concrete paving.
Hilltop Hideaway
Hilltop Hideaway
Shades Of Green Landscape ArchitectureShades Of Green Landscape Architecture
Grasses alluding to the site's Oak Savannah surrounds the Bocce court. Photography: @MarionBrenner
Photo of a midcentury garden in San Francisco.
Mid Century Organic Flow Drought Tolerant Lanscape
Mid Century Organic Flow Drought Tolerant Lanscape
Daniel Bosler FotoDaniel Bosler Foto
Front entrance pathway with concrete pavers and River Rocks surrounded by Kangaroo paws and drought tolerant plant material. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
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
Broadview Mid-Century
Broadview Mid-Century
Olander Garden DesignOlander Garden Design
Courtney Olander
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury front full sun garden in Seattle.
Mid-Century River House
Mid-Century River House
CARBO Landscape ArchitectureCARBO Landscape Architecture
Outdoor Kitchen and Living Space
Midcentury back garden in New Orleans.
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
Laurelhurst Modern Garden
Laurelhurst Modern Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.
Midcentury Back Yard
Midcentury Back Yard
attrinitiattriniti
Inspiration for a midcentury back full sun garden in Los Angeles with a potted garden.
Berkeley Hills Midcentury Modern
Berkeley Hills Midcentury Modern
Planet HorticulturePlanet Horticulture
Hilltop home with sweeping views of San Francisco Bay. Open views surrounded by bold foliage dominated plantings. Planter beds with collection of dramatic succulents that don't block windows.

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.
Low water and rock
Low water and rock
Barefoot LandscapeBarefoot Landscape
Photo of a large retro front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with gravel.
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