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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.
Mid-Century Front Landscape - Racine
Mid-Century Front Landscape - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
View of the new entrance to the historical John Randal McDonald designed home. We were retained for the landscape design partially because of our background in architecture and our understanding of the mid-century aesthetic. Renn Kuhnen 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
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SOLID MID-CENTURY
SOLID MID-CENTURY
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
Detail of the featured patio stone: showing our thermal finish Harbor Grey™ granite pavers in daylight. *Proceeding photos taken at dusk make the stone appear darker than actual color.
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.
Valley Club Mid-Century
Valley Club Mid-Century
DD Ford ConstructionDD Ford Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography
Large retro back formal full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path and concrete paving.
Via Saldivar
Via Saldivar
EPTDESIGNEPTDESIGN
Jennifer Cheung
Retro garden in Los Angeles.
Pool to Garden Reservoir
Pool to Garden Reservoir
jGROWjGROW
Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Retro garden in San Francisco.
Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece
Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece
Colorworks Landscape DesignColorworks Landscape Design
We're thrilled to share this remarkable project that we had the privilege of being part of. Here's a glimpse of what went into making this outdoor oasis a reality: ? Removing Old Landscaping: Out with the old to make room for the new! We started by clearing the slate and saying goodbye to the past. ?️ Grading: A crucial step in ensuring that every inch of this landscape would be just right. The foundation for greatness! ? Hardscape Form Planning: Precision and design expertise came together to plan the hardscape elements that would shape this outdoor paradise. ? New Custom Concrete Pathways inlaid with Mexican Beach Pebbles: We added a touch of elegance and uniqueness with custom concrete pathways, beautifully adorned with Mexican beach pebbles. ? Installation of Hundreds of Plants: Nature was our palette, and we painted it with a vibrant selection of plants, breathing life into this space. ?️ Artificial Turf: Say hello to the low-maintenance beauty of artificial turf. A green, welcoming space year-round! ? Irrigation: To keep this landscape thriving, we installed a state-of-the-art irrigation system, ensuring every plant gets the care it deserves. ? Lighting: When the sun sets, the magic continues with carefully placed lighting that accentuates the beauty of this outdoor haven. Start planning your custom landscape today!
Indoor-Outdoor Family Oasis in Costa Mesa
Indoor-Outdoor Family Oasis in Costa Mesa
Craig O'Connell ArchitectureCraig O'Connell Architecture
Design ideas for a retro garden in Orange County.
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.
Mid-Century Modern Sacramento Home
Mid-Century Modern Sacramento Home
Benning Design ConstructionBenning Design Construction
Photo of a medium sized retro front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Sacramento with a pond and decorative stones.
Mid Century Modern Gem
Mid Century Modern Gem
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A large steel and willow-roof pergola creates a shady space to dine in and chaise lounges and chairs bask in the surrounding shade.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury front driveway partial sun garden for winter with a garden path, concrete paving and a metal fence.
Eichler 2
Eichler 2
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Design ideas for a retro garden in San Francisco.
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. Photo taken 1 year after installation. 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.
Mid-Century in Carefree | Drought Tolerant Planting
Mid-Century in Carefree | Drought Tolerant Planting
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
Embracing the organic, wild aesthetic of the Arizona desert, this home offers thoughtful landscape architecture that enhances the native palette without a single irrigation drip line. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Clint Miller Architect Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Steve Thompson
Mid-Century Zen Garden - Racine
Mid-Century Zen Garden - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The original zen garden is updated with slate chip mulch and a birds nest spruce. Boulders original to the site were relocated as needed. Renn Kuhnen 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.

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.
El Cerrito house
El Cerrito house
Bay Stone LandscapingBay Stone Landscaping
Gareth Walters
Photo of a large midcentury back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and gravel.
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