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Northwest Native Landscapes LLCDramatic 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.
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectAlready 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/
Princeton Design CollaborativePivot Gate extends the architecture of the home and conceals the side utility yard . photo by Jeffery Edward Tryon
Photo of a small midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Philadelphia with with a gate, mulch and a metal fence.
Photo of a small midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Philadelphia with with a gate, mulch and a metal fence.
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignWith 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
HOMEpossibleLandscaping around the pool
Design ideas for a small midcentury backyard full sun garden for summer in Houston with a water feature.
Design ideas for a small midcentury backyard full sun garden for summer in Houston with a water feature.
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingDesign ideas for a small midcentury front yard partial sun xeriscape in San Francisco with with rock feature and concrete pavers.
Bosler Earth DesignDesigner’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
Virginia Hand Designa lush dining area
Small midcentury backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with a water feature.
Small midcentury backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with a water feature.
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignDry creek and floating steps. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
Design ideas for a small midcentury side yard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and gravel.
Design ideas for a small midcentury side yard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and gravel.
June Scott DesignDesigned for a Cliff May "Rancho" home, this project resulted comfortable outdoor spaces for relaxation and entertaining. New walls and fencing, softened with lush planting, create a private atmosphere. And a casual, meadow-style garden filled with California native plants echoes the home's open, airy feeling. Photos by Martin Cox.
Scott Mehaffey, landscape architectScott Mehaffey, landscape architect
Design ideas for a small midcentury courtyard partial sun outdoor sport court for summer in Chicago with gravel.
Design ideas for a small midcentury courtyard partial sun outdoor sport court for summer in Chicago with gravel.
Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden CenterA small backyard space, bordering a NE Portland golf course. Taking out the lawn made ample room for native plantings, a water feature and flagstone walkways. All home to many a bird, squirrel and forest critter. Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectAlready 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/
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCDramatic 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.
HINISH Design CollectivePhoto of a small midcentury front yard partial sun xeriscape for winter in Portland with a retaining wall and a wood fence.
Landscape Design in a DayFront yard with synthetic lawn and low maintenance, low water use plants. Japanese maples are Shindeshojo the upright on the left and Shaina and dwarf on the right. Photo by Norma and Bob Bleid
Tharp StudiosDesign ideas for a small midcentury backyard full sun xeriscape for spring in Other with a fire feature and gravel.
Planet HorticultureHilltop home with sweeping views of San Francisco Bay. Open views surrounded by bold foliage dominated plantings. Steep hillside with metal trough set into hillside for vegetables.
BK Landscape DesignThis was a garden space that was a blank slate. All that existed before we conceptualized this garden was water loving turf. BKLD added two outdoor entertaining spaces in this small yard with a colored concrete patio and a crushed rock terrace for an informal fire feature. Umbrella stands were poured into the concrete so that outdoor umbrella's could provide shade and not blow away in this windier corridor of Petaluma. Who's ready for a beverage and some smores?
Hush HouseThis project combines three main strengths of Smash Design Build: architecture, landscape, and craftsmanship in concise and composed spaces. Lush planting in modern, rusting steel planters surround wooden decks, which feature a Japanese soaking tub.
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