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Laurelhurst Modern Garden
Laurelhurst Modern Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
Dramatic 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.
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
Already 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/
Denver Modern Fence Samples
Denver Modern Fence Samples
Denver Modern FenceDenver Modern Fence
Four foot privacy fence and resurfaced carport.
Dry Stream Bed and Paver Path in SW Portland, Oregon
Dry Stream Bed and Paver Path in SW Portland, Oregon
Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden CenterDrake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center
Disconnected downspouts have been rerouted into these dry stream beds which flow into one another. In the Pacific Northwest where it isn't uncommon to have a rain event of 1+ inches, these Summer month beds turn into Spring and Fall water features. Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Dry Stream Bed and Paver Path in SW Portland, Oregon
Dry Stream Bed and Paver Path in SW Portland, Oregon
Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden CenterDrake'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
Mid Century Modern front
Mid Century Modern front
Cool Designs for LandscapesCool Designs for Landscapes
Close up of Agave 'Blue Star' in white rock
Midcentury  Steps
Midcentury Steps
Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape DesignDonna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design
Mid-Century concrete retaining walls are in keeping with the horizontal lines of this architect designed home. Donna Giguere APLD, Landscape Design
eichler in marinwood
eichler in marinwood
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
Eichler in Marinwood - At the larger scale of the property existed a desire to soften and deepen the engagement between the house and the street frontage. As such, the landscaping palette consists of textures chosen for subtlety and granularity. Spaces are layered by way of planting, diaphanous fencing and lighting. The interior engages the front of the house by the insertion of a floor to ceiling glazing at the dining room. Jog-in path from street to house maintains a sense of privacy and sequential unveiling of interior/private spaces. This non-atrium model is invested with the best aspects of the iconic eichler configuration without compromise to the sense of order and orientation. photo: scott hargis
MCM redux, 1960 -2010 Home & Garden Show
MCM redux, 1960 -2010 Home & Garden Show
Studio Cleary Landscape ArchitectureStudio Cleary Landscape Architecture
.....where new, hip young homeowners have rediscovered this midcentury modern gem and made it fit their own lifestyle.
Pool to Garden Reservoir
Pool to Garden Reservoir
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Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan

Midcentury Garden Ideas and Designs

Mid Century Modern Gem
Mid Century Modern Gem
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A period correct breeze block wall was built as a backdrop to the kitchen view and an industrial charcoal corrugated metal fence completes the leitmotif and creates privacy around the property.
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