Concrete steps lead from the gravel patios to a vibrant IdealMow meadow of Carex pansa peppered with California native accent grasses and wildflowers.

Mid Century Modern Landscape Transformation

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

With a limited budget, we were able to transform and update this front garden with a new modern pathway, a small patio, and a variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants. The black mulch completes this modern landscape design transformation. Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata', Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyers' - Fox tail Fern, and Daphne odora 'Marginata' are great companions in partly shaded areas. © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Low water and rock

Barefoot Landscape

Photo of a large midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with gravel.

Front Yard

Kristin

Turf removal front yard with drought tolerant design and adding courtyard
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury courtyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path, gravel and a wood fence.

Mid Century Modern Fencing Revival

Heath Carpentry

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury front yard partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

Moroccan Zellij

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Modern landscape with different gravels and poured in place concrete.
This is an example of a large midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature, gravel and a wood fence.

Lelean St Coastal Architecture

DE atelier Architects

DE atelier Architects.
Small midcentury side yard full sun garden in Melbourne with natural stone pavers and a garden path for spring.

Davis Residential

ArchiPars

The client had a dream house for a long time and a limited budget for a ranch-style singly family house along with a future bonus room upper level. He was looking for a nice-designed backyard too with a great sunroom facing to a beautiful landscaped yard. One of the main goals was having a house with open floor layout and white brick in exterior with a lot of fenestration to get day light as much as possible. The sunroom was also one of the main focus points of design for him, as an extra heated area at the house.

Palm Springs in Scottsdale - Mid-Century Modern Design with Custom Breeze Block

Shearon Design Collective

Transformed and transported this Desert Mid-Century Modern from Palm Springs straight to this North Scottsdale home. Every detail was highly considered, even down to the customer made breeze block to create this on-trend screen wall. Everything is new, all plants, cactus, agave, succulents, plants, and lighting. A very large thank you to our incredible client. We are thankful to have been part of this special project!

Modernist Courtyard: Vertical Garden

terraneo landscape design

This Vertical garden installation in a small atrium, was part of our modernist styled courtyard project. The natural stone and bold green foilage invokes the midcentury spirit.

Seat Wall and Night Lighting in SW Portland

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

It's simply amazing how different an outdoor space can look in a matter of hours. ...and low-voltage night lighting is a simple add-on to most outdoor living environments. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Mid century Petaluma

BK Landscape Design

This was a garden space that was a blank slate. All that existed before we conceptualized this garden was water loving turf. BKLD added two outdoor entertaining spaces in this small yard with a colored concrete patio and a crushed rock terrace for an informal fire feature. Umbrella stands were poured into the concrete so that outdoor umbrella's could provide shade and not blow away in this windier corridor of Petaluma. Who's ready for a beverage and some smores?

Modern Lanscaping

Lynchburg Landscapes, Inc.

This custom project features beautiful a mid-century inspired patio and bright pops of seasonal color.
Photo of a midcentury front yard partial sun garden for spring in Other.

Low water and rock

Barefoot Landscape

Design ideas for a large midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with gravel.

Mid Century Modern Fencing Revival

Heath Carpentry

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury front yard partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with concrete pavers.

Moroccan Zellij

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Modern landscape with different gravels and poured in place concrete.
This is an example of a large midcentury front yard full sun driveway for spring in San Francisco with with path, gravel and a wood fence.

Дизайн участка с уклоном - подпорные стенки из камня.

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

Подпорные стенки органично выглядят на участке с уклоном, являясь важным элементом альпийской горки - альпийского склона на дачном участке. Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь

Rudy's Outdoor Paradise

Horizon Builders, Inc.

Poured concrete fire pit, stepping stones and patio area. Changed out window for a sliding glass door to beautiful outdoor space.
Photo of an expansive midcentury backyard formal garden for spring in Other with a fire feature.

Mid century Petaluma

BK Landscape Design

San Rafael Eichler - Mid-Century Modern Back & Front Landscape Remodel

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The front and back areas surrounding this Eichler home were updated with the mid-century modern design aesthetic in mind. The Front landscape takes on a minimalist design with architectural plants. Pincushion Tango shrub with striking orange flowers in Spring. 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.

Midcentury Garden Design Ideas for Spring

Get Inspired by Midcentury Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own midcentury garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Midcentury Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a midcentury garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a midcentury garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your midcentury garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.