Floating Concrete Pavers, Dolomite Rock, Black Slate Chips, Aluminum Edging, Pathway Lights, Paver Planter Box, Boulders, Privacy Fence and Soft-Scaping.

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.

Palm Springs Casa Feliz

Suzanne Furst Interiors

Midcentury front yard xeriscape in Los Angeles.

Mid-Century in Carefree | Drought Tolerant Planting

Greey Pickett

Embracing the organic, wild aesthetic of the Arizona desert, this home offers thoughtful landscape architecture that enhances the native palette without a single irrigation drip line. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Clint Miller Architect Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Steve Thompson

Two mid-century modern front yards

Luciole Design Inc.

Once visitors pass the screen wall, they're welcomed by a fountain, landing deck and seat wall. These elements enclose the front door, creating a more intimate feel even though the door is set like a stage above street level. photo Mike Heacox / Luciole Design

Details

Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with with fireplace.

Landscaping

Picture Perfect Lawn

Drought tolerant landscape done to add major curb appeal
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in Other with a garden path and gravel.

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

Low water and rock

Barefoot Landscape

Photo of a large midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with gravel.

Mid-century Modern Now

Robert Leeper Landscapes

Ed Lehmann
Design ideas for a midcentury front yard xeriscape in Austin.

Mid Century Modern in the Hollywood Hills - Front Patio

Bosler Earth Design

Designer’s Notes: Use mixed materials such as concrete pavers, wood, various stones and decomposed granite to add interesting plant textures to add appeal. ©Daniel Bosler Photography

Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece

Colorworks Landscape Design

We're thrilled to share this remarkable project that we had the privilege of being part of. Here's a glimpse of what went into making this outdoor oasis a reality: ? Removing Old Landscaping: Out with the old to make room for the new! We started by clearing the slate and saying goodbye to the past. ?️ Grading: A crucial step in ensuring that every inch of this landscape would be just right. The foundation for greatness! ? Hardscape Form Planning: Precision and design expertise came together to plan the hardscape elements that would shape this outdoor paradise. ? New Custom Concrete Pathways inlaid with Mexican Beach Pebbles: We added a touch of elegance and uniqueness with custom concrete pathways, beautifully adorned with Mexican beach pebbles. ? Installation of Hundreds of Plants: Nature was our palette, and we painted it with a vibrant selection of plants, breathing life into this space. ?️ Artificial Turf: Say hello to the low-maintenance beauty of artificial turf. A green, welcoming space year-round! ? Irrigation: To keep this landscape thriving, we installed a state-of-the-art irrigation system, ensuring every plant gets the care it deserves. ? Lighting: When the sun sets, the magic continues with carefully placed lighting that accentuates the beauty of this outdoor haven. Start planning your custom landscape today!

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 Zen Garden - Racine

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The original zen garden is updated with slate chip mulch and a birds nest spruce. Boulders original to the site were relocated as needed. Renn Kuhnen Photography

El Cerrito house

Bay Stone Landscaping

Gareth Walters
Photo of a large midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a retaining wall and gravel.

Palo Alto Eichler

The Garden Route Company

Richard Radford
Mid-sized midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with gravel.

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.

Radial railroad tie timber stairs

Village Landscape Architecture

Equidistant treads create a visual rhythm for the eye. Boulders provide attractive grade control as needed. Crushed blue shale provide an accent color against the warm brown of the pressure treated stairs. Wider midway terrace, provides a view from the internal house hallway window. Includes beautiful and drought tolerant plantings and shade trees.

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.

Hollywood

Jeremy Taylor Landscapes

Jeremy Taylor designed the Landscape as well as the Building Facade and Hardscape.
Design ideas for a midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in Los Angeles with a garden path and decking.

Midcentury Xeriscape 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.