Fragmentary - Ballard - Pics Before Completion

We took some pictures of this project before it was finished and then never had time to come back after it was mulched and detailed out. Still we liked the hardscape layout, walls and the way we leveled the yard and expanded the driveway and so we decided to share it anyways.

Mid-Modern Landscape

LandCrafters, LLC

Valders Rustic pavers are utilized as steppers, framed with matching Valders stone planking, to lead visitors to a secret gate with a hidden latch. This is the portal to the back of the house and the west-side pool. LED path lights from Kitchler illuminate the way along a concrete sidewalk. A custom cedar fence with Rain patterned safety glass panels separates the space from an encroaching neighbor while reflecting the mid-century modern style of the home.

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.

Cliff May Modern

June Scott Design

Designed 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.

Lighting project photos

Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Knoxville

Photo of a small midcentury backyard garden in Other with a vertical garden.

Fragmentary - Ballard - Pics Before Completion

True Scape Design

Mid Century

trace robinson landscape design

Trace Robinson
This is an example of a small midcentury courtyard full sun garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Mid Century Modern in the Hollywood Hills- Back Yard

Bosler Earth Design

Designer’s Notes: For the back yard, add a firescape zone between the hills and the residence with a succulent garden that will not interfere with the stunning view. ©Daniel Bosler Photography

mid-century modern with an asian flare

Virginia Hand Design

the grill is near the kitchen, and close enough to the fire pit to socialize with visitors
Design ideas for a small midcentury backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with a fire feature.

Berkeley Hills Midcentury Modern

Planet Horticulture

Hilltop home with sweeping views of San Francisco Bay. Open views surrounded by bold foliage dominated plantings. Small lawn of native bentgrass. House edge plantings of succulents, blueberries, strawberries and culinary herbs.

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

Courtyard Garden in South London

Earth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex

Design ideas for a small midcentury backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in London with natural stone pavers.

Modern Garden Tour - Modernism Week 2020

Millicent Harvey Photography

Photographed The Desert Axiom residence for Modernism Week 2020 in Palm Springs, CA - The Modern Garden Tour
This is an example of a small midcentury garden.

Taliesen Park

User

Small midcentury courtyard partial sun garden in Portland with with path for winter.

Carlsbad Juicing Garden

Jackie and the Beanstalk

This Sweet 100 Tomato is so prolific I am having a hard time containing its enthusiasm with numerous support systems. Cherry tomatoes are packed with flavor and have more sugar content than larger size tomatoes. It is impossible not to pick one and eat it while I am working. :-)

Taliesen Park

HINISH Design Collective

Inspiration for a small midcentury front yard partial sun xeriscape for winter in Portland with a retaining wall and a wood fence.

Flagstone Patio with Custom Garden Beds

Ecology Artisans

Close up of Dymondia margaretae ("Silver Carpet"), growing in flagstone gaps. We set the stones at roughly 2.5" apart and added an amended soil to the final 2" between the stones. Plugs were installed on roughly 5-6" centers. 98% filled in after 5 months. Irrigated with Hunter MP rotators at 30 minutes every 10 days. We're now backing it off since they've become established.

San Jose Back Garden

Waterside Landscaping

This project included demolition of an old poured concrete patio area and replacement with travertine paving. Client had large slabs of slate paving stones which were re-used as a walkway to the side of the home. All works were carried out with care and attention to the root zone of a large redwood tree.

Sunnyvale Eichler planting design

Curtis Horticulture, Inc.

Drought-tolerant shrubs, perennials and grasses replaced a thirsty lawn of this Eichler in Sunnyvale, CA.
This is an example of a small midcentury front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco.

Fuller Landscape

M.A. Desjardins Landscape Architecture

This is an example of a small midcentury side yard partial sun outdoor sport court for winter in Boston with gravel and a wood fence.

Small Midcentury 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.