This is an example of a large midcentury garden in Gold Coast - Tweed.

Central courtyard forms the main secluded space, capturing northern sun while protecting from the south westerly windows off the ocean. Large sliding doors create visual links through the study and dining spaces from front to rear.

Chicago Northern Suburbs Contemporary Ranch

Reveal 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.

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Mid Century Modern Gem

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A period correct breeze block wall was built as a backdrop to the kitchen view and an industrial charcoal corrugated metal fence completes the leitmotif and creates privacy around the property.

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

Hursthouse 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.

Hillcrest Remodel

J. Walsh Construction, Inc

Midcentury garden in San Diego.

Mid Century Modern front

Cool Designs for Landscapes

Close up of Agave 'Blue Star' in white rock
Mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in Orange County.

Pool to Garden Reservoir

jGROW

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Midcentury garden in San Francisco.

Pierre Koenig Midcentury Home

Suarez + Benz

Inspiration for a desert look midcentury front yard driveway for spring in Los Angeles.

San Rafael Eichler Front and Back Yard Remodel

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The "Gracie Modern Arbors" (by TerraTrellis) offer eye-catching focal points. Three installed to bring interest and needed height over a long pathway ramp with grape vines. Another frames a stairway to the hillside with a flowering Passion vine. The sloped hillsides were revamped to include low-water and low-maintenance plants that include CA natives, flowing grasses, other Mediterranean plants and several succulents.

Midcentury Landscape

Inspiration for a midcentury garden in Orange County.

Danville Contemporary

Huettl Landscape Architecture

Jude Parkinson Morgan photography
Inspiration for a midcentury front yard xeriscape in San Francisco with gravel.

Lloyd Ruocco House "50 Shades of White"

DNA Design Group

Mindy Nicole Photography
Midcentury garden in San Diego.

6000 Residence

Studio Build

Bob Greenspan
Midcentury garden in Kansas City.

Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The plantings surrounding the front of the home accentuate the prairie architecture. Westhauser Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Milwaukee with natural stone pavers.

Laurelhurst Modern Garden

Northwest 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.

South Austin Home

Kristen James, AIA, WELL AP + LEED AP

Inspiration for a midcentury garden in Phoenix.

Midcentury Back Yard

attriniti

Inspiration for a midcentury backyard full sun garden in Los Angeles with a container garden.

Natural Stone Edging

Harvell Landscaping

Adam Harvell
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury front yard driveway in Raleigh with a retaining wall.

Midcentury Garden Design Ideas

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.

East Dallas Property

Southern Botanical, Inc.

James Wilson
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury backyard garden in Dallas with gravel.