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.

Casa Del Sol

Groundswell Gardens

This is an example of a mid-sized and desert look midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape for winter in Melbourne.

Hillside seating

BE Landscape Design

Custom built for fire resistance. Board formed concrete seating and patio. Color added to blend into the existing granite hillside. Salt finish adds texture to camouflage into the surroundings. Custom metal pergola and under bench lighting add to the uniqueness of this hilltop hangout.

Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Curly willow, red Eucalyptus and assorted greens are aglow on a crisp December night. The source of the light is a battery operated fixture tied into a timer.

クラシカルヨーロピアンな外構

株式会社ハヤマホーム

かわいい置き物が花壇を演出してくれています。
Small midcentury front yard full sun driveway in Kobe with with flowerbed and brick pavers for winter.

Mid Century Modern Gem

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

An ethereal Palo Alto tree stands sentry in the upper level, where another serene seating area was created. Where once this was an inhospitable desert, the garden now it has a multitude of tranquil destinations to enjoy, serenaded by the calls of birds that have made their home there.

Taliesen Park

HINISH Design Collective

Design ideas for a small midcentury backyard partial sun xeriscape for winter in Portland with a retaining wall and a wood fence.

Midcentury Remodel

Rachel's Landscape Design

A new poured concrete walkway directs attention to the front door. Gaps in the sidewalk add dynamic lines and allow for water drainage. Drought tolerant, low-maintenance plants were used as there is no irrigation, but these plants look great year-round!

Casa Del Sol

Groundswell Gardens

Mid-sized midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape in Melbourne with with pond and natural stone pavers for winter.

Room with a view

BE Landscape Design

Small Retro Condo Garden- after: with fun retro (60's) furntiure

A Small Green Space

Megan Maloy (after photos) www.meganmaloy.com
Inspiration for a small midcentury backyard shaded garden for winter in New York with a retaining wall and concrete pavers.

Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

What complements deer antlers better than a resin moose antler for balance.
Inspiration for a large midcentury front yard partial sun garden for winter in Chicago with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Tauranga makeover

Garden Mentors

Mid-sized midcentury front yard garden in Hamilton with a garden path and mulch for winter.

Riverbend Parkway

JOMA Construction

Tobin Russell Brogunier
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury side yard partial sun xeriscape for winter in Atlanta with a retaining wall.

Fuller Landscape

M.A. Desjardins Landscape Architecture

This is an example of a small midcentury side yard partial sun outdoor sport court for winter in Boston with gravel and a wood fence.

Bird Key Contemporary Ranch

BORDEN Landscape Design

Photographer: Ryan Gamma
Inspiration for a large midcentury front yard full sun driveway for winter in Tampa with concrete pavers.

Laurelhurst Modern Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Bird Key Contemporary Ranch

BORDEN Landscape Design

Photographer: Ryan Gamma
Inspiration for a large midcentury courtyard full sun garden for winter in Tampa with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Taliesen Park

HINISH Design Collective

Photo of a small midcentury front yard partial sun xeriscape for winter in Portland with a retaining wall and a wood fence.

Taliesen Park

User

Small midcentury courtyard partial sun garden in Portland with with path for winter.

Midcentury Garden Design Ideas for Winter

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.