Fountain surface shows sun, wind and sky, and reflects light into north side kitchen window. It's big enough to sit in when it's really hot too!

Eichler Atrium

Lisa Parramore – Design + Build

Lisa Parramore

Mid-Century Modern Garden

Hortus Oasis

Gilbert Property 2019

Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design

Underdeck Outdoor Living Space, Ambient Landscape Lighting, Concrete Paver Hardscaping, 2 Modern Firepits, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Cook Station, Waterfall Water Feature, View Patio over waterfall, Exterior design, Outdoor TV, Stone Seat Wall View Nook, Water feature with sheer descent spouts, Stone/boulder stairway, Hardscape View Patio, Photos: Bill Burk

Midcentury modern landscape

City Garden Company

McAdams Mid Century Modern Home

Lydia DeMent Real Estate

McAdam custom built home in Walnut Cove, Northridge CA. To find out more about this mid century home for sale, contact Lydia DeMent at lydiadement.com

Dry Stream Bed and Paver Path in SW Portland, Oregon

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

Low-voltage night lighting flanks the path as it continues through the backyard space. Late night trips out to the shed for that last-minute hobby session just became more feasible. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Landscape Lighting: Dallas Home, 2017

Tharp Lighting

This home captivates curbside appeal both day and night thanks to the landscape lighting that illuminates this Midcentury modern beauty.

The reflection of Adonis

François AUDIGER - Paysagiste & Concepteur

Demande du client : - Style rétro - Point d'eau - Présence humaine - Reflet de l'espace - Optimisation de l'espace - Couleur blanche - Floraison hivernale et printanière - Structure d'acier - Plante grimpante

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.

Beaumaris Project – A Holistic Approach Delivers A Healthy Home.

User

Catherine Bailey

Mid Century Modern

Ground Effects Landscaping

Pasadena Mid-Century

Alice Sin

This Japanese tea house was a custom designed feature for the backyard.

Permeable Paver Patio

Breckenridge Design, Construction & Maintenance

This sloped backyard was a jungle, full of overgrown plants. The water coming off the slope pitched towards the home creating drainage and water issues in the basement. Our solution was to create a large patio for entertaining using Permeable Pavers which allow water to pass between the joints acting like a large catch basin.

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.

Beautiful and fireproof

BE Landscape Design

Custom built for fire resistance. Board formed concrete seating and patio. Color added to blend into the existing granite hillside. Salt finish adds texture to camouflage into the surroundings. Custom metal pergola and under bench lighting add to the uniqueness of this hilltop hangout.

Cottesloe Project

Outside In

Beaumaris Family Garden

Davidson Design Studio

The existing slate tiled terrace was extended with the addition of an entertaining deck. Garden bed edging of recycled bluestone surrounds a new lawn of Matilda Buffalo grass beneath existing native Agonis and Tea-tree. The natural materials reflect the timber and masonry of the home and native plantings complement the Bayside location.

Pasadena Mid-Century

Alice Sin

This Japanese tea house was a custom designed feature for the backyard.

Highland

Seed Studio Landscape Design

image: Travis Rhoads Photography

Midcentury Black 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.