Mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a vertical garden and concrete pavers for summer.

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.

Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern

Kyle Aiken

Utah Mid-Century Modern Patio Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/

Newport Beach Mid-Century Modern

Haven Development Group, Inc.

Design ideas for a midcentury partial sun garden in Orange County with a vertical garden.

Mid Century Modern Redo - Front Entry

Lee Ann Marienthal Gardens

Front entry of mid-century modern redo. Landscape by Lee Ann Marienthal Garden; Photo by Jeri Koegel.
Mid-sized midcentury front yard partial sun driveway in Orange County with a vertical garden and concrete pavers.

Our Work

Original Bruce Designs

You don't need to keep saying "serenity now" it automatically invades you.
Design ideas for a large midcentury backyard garden in Austin with a vertical garden and gravel.

Narrabundah - Duplex Extension

Plan It Green

Design ideas for a large midcentury backyard partial sun garden in Canberra - Queanbeyan with concrete pavers and a vertical garden.

Lighting project photos

Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Knoxville

Photo of a small midcentury backyard garden in Other with a vertical garden.

Rooftop Place de la Nation Paris

Paris Terrasse

This is an example of a large midcentury rooftop garden in Paris with a vertical garden.

Young Residence

Considered Design

Greenscreen and Magnolia Tree
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury backyard garden in Vancouver with a vertical garden.

Front Lawn July 19/19

Sublime Innovations

Front lawn to show pre-conversion state. Backyard at this point had some trial mulch areas and plant trials under way in the backyard. We will be adding more photos on here and we are currently working on our FB group and YT channel.

Green Wall-Modernist Courtyard

terraneo landscape design

A vertical garden or green wall is the perfect way to bring life into the home and lighten up an otherwise unusable space. This Vertical garden installation in a small atrium, was part of our modernist styled courtyard project. The natural stone and bold green foilage invoke the midcentury spirit.

Narrabundah - Duplex Extension

Plan It Green

Photo of a large midcentury backyard partial sun garden in Canberra - Queanbeyan with concrete pavers and a vertical garden.

Midcentury Garden Design Ideas with a Vertical Garden

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.