Marcia Prentice

Palm Springs in Scottsdale - Mid-Century Modern Design with Custom Breeze Block

Transformed and transported this Desert Mid-Century Modern from Palm Springs straight to this North Scottsdale home. Every detail was highly considered, even down to the customer made breeze block to create this on-trend screen wall. Everything is new, all plants, cactus, agave, succulents, plants, and lighting. A very large thank you to our incredible client. We are thankful to have been part of this special project!

1930’s Canberra Bungalow

Journey Home Interior Design

Low water and rock

Barefoot Landscape

Outdoor Lounge / Fire Area

Tharp Studios

Lelean St Coastal Architecture

DE atelier Architects

DE atelier Architects.

Art Moderne 1930s House

Scott Mehaffey, landscape architect

Mid century Petaluma

BK Landscape Design

This 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?

Modern Moon Garden

Califia Ecodesign

California native meadow grass drought tolerant landscaping

Architectural Moderne Landscape

D.T.DESIGN, LLC

Architectural Moderne new construction home by Robert J. Neylan Architects, needed large scale landscape and detail to extend the elegant limestone spatial treatments on the facade into a tailored yet full landscape. Flowering Dogwood trees surround the terrace and custom containers by ORE,INC. are used throughout project for Espalier and Boxwood hedging. Front Chip & Seal drive court is edged with tumbled limestone curbing and finished with black quartzite gravel. Carex 'Ice Dance' and Mugo Pines soften the transition to the front lawn.Deirdre Toner

Backyard Hillside Drought-tolerant Design

Flores Artscape

San Rafael Eichler - Mid-Century Modern Back & Front Landscape Remodel

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The front and back areas surrounding this Eichler home were updated with the mid-century modern design aesthetic in mind. The Front landscape takes on a minimalist design featuring Leucospermum 'Tango' - Pincushion plant, a low-water beauty along with architectural Barrel Cactus, Artichoke Agaves, stately Thatching Reeds, a Blue Palm (Brahea 'Clara') a Mediterranean Fan Palm and other easy-care plants.

Old Farm Mid Century House Renovation & Addition

RT Studio

Front Yard

Kristin

Turf removal front yard with drought tolerant design and adding courtyard

Arlington Mid-century Landscaping

Boss Landscape Design

Long Beach II 2015

xeristyle | exterior | design

Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design

Palm Springs in Scottsdale - Mid-Century Modern Design with Custom Breeze Block

Shearon Design Collective

Mid Century xeriscape

Alford's Landscaping

Mid Century Modern Rancho Mirage

Horizon Builders, Inc.

Block detail is original to the house built in 1969 in Rancho Mirage, CA.

Mid-Century I Kenmore, WA

Syltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting Company

Midcentury Garden Design Ideas for Spring

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.