This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Melbourne with with rock feature and natural stone pavers.

Courtyard Landscape Design Gresham Oregon

Ross NW Watergardens

This area now belongs to the view from the home, rather than to the neighborhood. Landscape Design and pictures by Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens
Inspiration for a small midcentury courtyard full sun formal garden in Portland with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

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

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Succulents, shamrock plants and ground cover provide an interesting summer combination in the contemporary container.
Photo of a large midcentury front yard partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a container garden and natural stone pavers.

Henderson Bay House - Back Yard

Metzdorf Designs and TCM Built

The back yard features a bocce ball court with natural rock landscaping.
Midcentury backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Family Backyard Oasis

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

This is an example of a large midcentury backyard outdoor sport court in Seattle with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

Angled Rowhouse Backtard Redesign

Little Miracles Designs - Toronto

The approach to this backyard was to turn the orientation of the design to take attention away from the squareness of the space. A cozy conversation nook was designed with a raised planter behind.

Beachbound, Newport, RI - Hali Beckman, Ltd.

HALI BECKMAN, LTD.

This intimate patio is rich in detail. There are cobble stone edges and pavers, bluestone pavers, landscape lighting and lounging furniture. The plantings were designed for foliage color due to the shady condition.

Berry Road

Brent Swift Design

Tim Hursely
This is an example of a large midcentury front yard full sun driveway for spring in Oklahoma City with natural stone pavers.

Vernal Pool Playground

FormLA Landscaping

During the rainy season, the vernal pool fills to become a pond.
Large midcentury backyard partial sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with with outdoor playset and natural stone pavers for spring.

Beaumaris Garden

Genus Landscape Architects

This weatherboard home was being given a facelift and our client wanted a minimal and modernist style garden to reflect the feel of the home. A large garage was removed from the rear garden which provided opportunity to create new outdoor spaces such as a paved entertaining area and a new stretch of lawn. Existing garden beds were given new life with plant species selected to provide a range of textures, colours and scent. The random slate paving is a standout feature of this garden and the attention to detail by landscaper Oliver Stone has truly brought our design to life.

Mid-Century Modern Landscape - Cedarburg, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

'Kobold' liatris and 'Gateway' eupatorium pick up the pink and blue tones in the stone wall. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Holistic Modern in NE Portland, Oregon

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

Another requirement of the Backyard Habitate Certification was a selective list of plants, proven to be favorites of local bird life. Many are natives and others meet other plant characteristics allowed. Japanese Forest Grass, a variety of ferns, Snowberry, Bleeding Heart and the like call out to to those soaring overhead. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Perry Street Rancher

Pacific Garden Design

After moving into a mid-century ranch home on Spokane's South Hill, these homeowners gave the tired landscape a dramatic makeover. The aging asphalt driveway was replaced by precast concrete pavers that coordinate with a new walkway of sandwashed concrete pads. A pared-down front lawn reduces the overall water use of the landscape, while sculptural boulders add character. A small flagstone patio creates a spot to enjoy the outdoors in the courtyard-like area between the house and the towering ponderosa pines. The backyard received a similar update, with a new garden area, water feature, and paver patio anchoring the updated space.

Allan Point

Reikow Landscape Design

Photo of a midcentury side yard garden in Seattle with natural stone pavers.

Firepit & Low seating wall

Sacred Space Garden Design Inc

Firepit & Low seating wall - natural stone Flagstone patio with decomposed granite & Elfin Thyme Succulents California natives & other low water use plantings Karen Miller

Weavers Field, Bloxham

Alexander John Garden Design & Maintenance

A mini garden makeover to this new home in Bloxham, Oxfordshire. New paved patio using Indian sandstone. A sleeper steps up to the new lawn. A feature raised bed ready for the homeowner to plant with low maintenance planting and companion planting eg salads and flowers. The new garden also features a sandpit with lid for the little one to play safely. We have added a Star jasmine to be trained on the wall to provide fragrance and an Amelanchier tree for spring blossom and great autumn color to give the garden height

Don't Forget a Pathway Light!

Ecoscape Environmental Design

A gentle curving pathway to your front door is seen as more auspicious in feng shui, then the typical 'straight shot path' style of most homes. When the homeowner asked Ecoscape to renovate their front yard to reduce the amount of turf, it made sense to upgrade their walkway. With low-voltage outdoor lighting (smartphone programmable!) and a profusion of blooming color to welcome you, everyday feels abundant with life!

Courtyard Landscape Design Gresham Oregon

Ross NW Watergardens

Silver Springs basalt winds through the overlap in the screens. Landscape Design and pictures by Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens
Small midcentury courtyard full sun formal garden in Portland with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Show Garden Mid Century Modern

Outdoor Creations

Designed by Adele Ford & Susan Wilmott Photography by Ramon Lawal
Photo of a small midcentury full sun garden for summer in Kent with natural stone pavers.

Backyard for Family & Furry Friends

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Backyard Renovation for family looking to share time with friends and dogs.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Charlotte with a fire feature, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Midcentury Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

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.