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Private layered green garden with stone, concrete and decomposed granite. The garden provides an intimate seating area adjacent to the family room - indoor outdoor living.
Home design/renovation by Klopf Architecture.
Acacia Cousin Itt, Lomandra 'Platinum Beauty', Dianella and no mow lawn create part of the overall planting palette.


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.
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Entry that links front and back, living and sleeping areas, with large pivot door
Midcentury garden in Denver.
Midcentury garden in Denver.


Inspiration for a medium sized retro back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a fireplace.


The inspiration for this garden design came from the desire to utilize the owner’s 30-year-old collection of potted succulents. A generous and welcoming entry walkway consisting of various sized concrete pads was connected with ribbons of gravel, creating distinct planting areas for several species of agave, aloe, and other succulents. The predominantly blue-grey color of the plants has a cooling effect on the garden. (c) 2017 Jacklyn Curry Designs


Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a large retro back full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path and concrete paving.
Inspiration for a large retro back full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path and concrete paving.


Photo by: Airyka Rockefeller
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury side garden in San Francisco with decking.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury side garden in San Francisco with decking.


Drought-tolerant plantings with gravel mulch. Photography by Lars Frazer
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front partial sun garden in Austin with gravel.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front partial sun garden in Austin with gravel.
Midcentury Garden Ideas and Designs


A concrete wall in eggplant-colored stucco with built-in seating creates an outdoor room for entertaining poolside.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back garden in San Francisco with a potted garden.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro back garden in San Francisco with a potted garden.


Photo of a midcentury garden in San Luis Obispo with a retaining wall.


Eric Rorer
Large midcentury back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a climbing frame.
Large midcentury back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a climbing frame.
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