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

Midcentury Landscape

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

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

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

The landscape plan clarifies how all the components were integrated into the design on the 1.5 acre site.
This is an example of an expansive midcentury partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

native california plants / low-maintenance landscape detail

Moss Yaw Design studio

Lavender, along with gravel, basalt and other native plantings add to the beautiful cool color palette, enhancing the architectural design while providing for a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance front yard.

Mid Century Modern in Mountain View

Elemental Design Group

Modern path lights in stainless steel finish with la Paz pebbles.
Inspiration for a small midcentury side yard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with path and concrete pavers.

Via Saldivar

EPTDESIGN

Jennifer Cheung
This is an example of a midcentury garden in Los Angeles.

Modern Meets Boho

BOXHILL

Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
This is an example of a midcentury garden in Phoenix.

Moroccan Zellij

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Modern landscape with different gravels and poured in place concrete.
Large midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a fire feature, gravel and a wood fence for spring.

Mid-Century Front Walk - Racine

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The shifted, wedge-shaped concrete panels of the front walk allow for an intersecting bed of grasses. Beach pebble runnels separate the panels while 'Summer Beauty' allium helps to soften the boundary between the driveway and the front walk. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Palo Alto Eichler

The Garden Route Company

Richard Radford
Mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a fire feature and concrete pavers.

Art Deco Rear Garden

Jo Jemmison Landscape Design Ltd.

Jo Jemmison
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury backyard shaded garden in Kent with natural stone pavers.

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.

Raleighwood Modern

Garden Stories

Poured concrete pavers bordered by Mexican pebbles contained with steel flat-bar edging.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury front yard partial sun xeriscape in Portland with concrete pavers.

Estelle

Falling Waters Landscape

Brett Hilton
Photo of a midcentury garden in Orange County.

A gravel path beckons guests

Eve's Garden Design

This native-CA rich front yard welcomes guests with a custom arbor, large boulders, and naturalistic plantings.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in Other with a garden path, gravel and a wood fence.

Riverside Mid-Century Modern Landscape

Cascade Outdoor Design

After working with this client on their home a few years ago, we were given the opportunity to create a landscape design for one of their multi-family properties. The goal was to create a landscape that not only enhances the property and fits the style of the building, but is also as cost effective and low maintenance as possible. We achieved this by keeping a limited plant palette, utilizing gravel and artificial turf, and exploring various options for hardscape and screening to achieve the desired look without blowing the budget. This was a "design only" project. Installation was coordinated by the homeowner and completed by others. Photos by East Coast Virtual Tours

Midcentury Landscape

This is an example of a midcentury garden in Orange County.

Mid-Century Front Walk - Wauwatosa

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Close up view of the beach pebble filled runnel within the concrete walk. These were custom-formed on site before the concrete was poured. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Modern Retro

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Design ideas for a midcentury xeriscape in Orange County with concrete pavers.

Palm Springs in Glen Iris

Davidson Design Studio

Creating a midcentury modern, arid style garden to complement a new build by Latitude 37. Inspired by the wonderous residential landscapes of Palm Springs and using plants to suit Melbourne's climate.

Midcentury White 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.