Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

The bluestone entry and poured-in-place concrete create strength of line in the front while the plantings softly transition to the back patio space.
Photo of an expansive midcentury side yard partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

Mid Century Modern Gem

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Sculptural agaves, succulents and California native plants punctuate the front landscape complementing the “arroyo seco” rain garden studded with boulders and branches. The rain garden catches 50% of the stormwater runoff from the roof and infiltrates it into the soil. The remaining 50% of the runoff goes to a second rain garden in the back yard.

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

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

What better complement to a moose antler than a quartet of deer antlers.
Inspiration for an expansive midcentury front yard partial sun garden for winter in Chicago with a container garden.

Stairway to Meadow

FormLA Landscaping

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 Renovation

Canopy Gardens

Large midcentury backyard partial sun garden in Omaha with decking.

Mid-Century Modern Downtown

Newport Ave Landscaping

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury side yard partial sun garden in Other with concrete pavers.

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

SOLID MID-CENTURY

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

Detail of the featured patio stone: showing our thermal finish Harbor Grey™ granite pavers in daylight. *Proceeding photos taken at dusk make the stone appear darker than actual color.

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.

Mid-Century Modern Sacramento Home

Benning Design Construction

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Sacramento with with pond and river rock.

Mid Century Modern Gem

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A large steel and willow-roof pergola creates a shady space to dine in and chaise lounges and chairs bask in the surrounding shade.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury front yard partial sun driveway for winter with a garden path, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Midcentury Landscape

Inspiration for a midcentury courtyard partial sun garden in Los Angeles.

Palm Springs - Alexander Butterfly Mid-Century Modern

Robert D. Gentry Photography

Robert D. Gentry
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury partial sun garden in Other with a garden path.

Mid Century Courtyard Remodel

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. Photography by: http://www.coreenschmidt.com/

Mid-Century Modern Revival

Coldham & Hartman Architects

Ethan Drinker Photography
Mid-sized midcentury courtyard partial sun xeriscape in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Mid-Century Russell Barr Williamson Landscape - Bayside, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Overall view of the backyard and new patio that we designed along with all new plantings and landscape lighting. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury backyard partial sun garden for summer with a fire feature.

Floyd Residence

Garden Environments

Durham, NC
This is an example of a large midcentury front yard partial sun xeriscape in Raleigh with with waterfall and river rock.

Mid-Century Renovation

Canopy Gardens

Large midcentury backyard partial sun garden in Omaha with decking.

Mid Century Modern Gem

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A bubbling boulder water feature murmurs soothing sounds. 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.

MIDCENTURY MODERN

Fair Studio - Email Us Directly: Hello@Fair.Studio

Timber tech decking, black concrete steps and a concrete patio allowed for beautiful contrast in the hard-landscaped materials.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden for fall in Los Angeles with with path and decking.

Midcentury Partial Sun 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.