The 1950s was a decade that was part of the “atomic” age, when Cold War concerns were high. Along with this modern trend of nuclear and other new technology, gardens also became much more “modern” and made the leap from front-porch-centred flower garden to sprawling, backyard lawn paradise. Read on to learn about some popular 1950s garden trends such as the colour “flamingo pink”, discover how gardens changed drastically into the type we’re most familiar with today, and even read about how there was some literal “atomic” gardening happening back then.