With Spring on the way, we thought we would share some photos of this rich and varied garden in Kew. This extraordinary residence was designed by Powell and Glenn. The curved walls ensure a slow reveal, creating a unique family home and a rare sense of privacy in the inner city. Myles designed this garden […] Read more
371 Musk Creek Road, Flinders Saturday 1 September, 2018 Sunday 2 September, 2018 10.00am – 4.30pm Tours by Scott Leung and Myles Broad, Eckersley Garden Architecture 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm both days Entry price $10 (Under 18 free) Students $5 Open Gardens Victoria is delighted to be launching its spring […] Read more
Bright Angles – a collaboration with FMD architects. This Clifton Hill garden was featured in the July edition of House & Garden magazine. Read about the project here. Beautiful photography by Derek Swalwell. Read more
This month we were lucky enough to have two of our gardens featured in the June 2018 edition of Australian House & Garden. It features our MIFGS – Australian Case Study Garden. You can read all about it here. Beautiful photography by Claire Takacs. Also featured is the talented Fiona Dunin‘s Melbourne garden, you can […] Read more
To mark the occasion of Australian House & Garden magazine’s 70th anniversary, editor in chief, Lisa Green invited longtime collaborators Eckersley Garden Architecture to design a contemporary garden that pays homage to the Australian backyard, and its many incarnations and uses over time. Our response was to propose an Australian Case Study Garden, “a bit […] Read more
We first blogged about this garden a year ago – you can read about the design process here It has come along way since then, and was recently featured on The Design Files Photos by Dean Bradley You don’t need alot of space to make a big impact – this Albert Park garden proves […] Read more
This year we have been handed the batten by our directors, whom after successful stints as MIFGS show-boys, were unable to countenance the idea of donning the Blundstones again. House and Garden Magazine are celebrating 70 years, and have set the challenge of designing an ‘homage to the Aussie back yard’. We have designed a ‘case study […] Read more
Upcoming Exhibition: ‘Rhythm & Flow’ by Cath Quinn at Eco Outdoor, Richmond. Melbourne-based artist Cathy Quinn is well recognised for her fluid oil paintings depicting the light, colour and movement in everyday landscapes. Her paintings of undulating shapes are luminous, and the layers of saturated colour she has built up and broken down on the canvas bring […] Read more
The perfect paring of garden and stone. Sometimes simple is best. You can see more of this secluded garden on Eco Outdoor’s blog here Read more
Forever green – a gloriously lush Brighton garden is featured in the current edition of House & Garden. Read all about it here Read more
Light Saw House – two sawtooths, an elegant pool and a spot for the bikes – in collaboration with Zen Architecture. Photography by Derek Swalwell. Published in the current edition of Houses. Click here to read all about it. Read more
In recent times, I’ve noticed a needless craze, in which some are desperate to fit more and more into their gardens. Our aspirations have strayed far from the humble picket fence… and now incorporate all sorts of glorious outdoor amenities. Yes, there are some essentials we need to consider, but far too often garden is […] Read more
Pools are a key part of Australian gardens. Having one in your backyard is a wonderful luxury and one that needs to be well-considered. With spring in the air, we thought we would share our thoughts on pools. Pool Moat Every pool needs to have a barrier of at least 1200mm out of the ground. […] Read more
Throwback to a job from 87′ – this South Melbourne garden has stood the test of time. There is nothing like a bit of tropicana to fight off the winter blues. So please sit back, relax, pour yourself a cocktail and enjoy! This wonderfully tropical garden was designed by the one and only – Rick […] Read more
This grand and slightly gothic Victorian mansion had the bones of a suitably formal garden with rich green Cypress Hedges and double tiered Box Hedges clipped to within an inch of their life. Not really our style, nor that of the energetic young family who purchased the property. Elements of the existing garden were working […] Read more
We have spent a good amount of time in gardens over the years and have learned some valuable lessons along the way. Whether you are revamping your current garden or you are starting from scratch, these wonderful tips will stand you in good stead. Quality not quantity Poor quality plant stock often needs replacing […] Read more
At E-GA, we like a point of difference. Our gardens feature unique planting combinations that complement and contrast in equal measure. We are pleased to share one such garden with you. Freshly planted just nine months ago, this Elsternwick garden – architecture by Clare Cousins Architects, is already showing signs of things to come. A heritage […] Read more
Encouraging exploration is all about breaking away from the norm. Published in the current edition of House & Garden, Myles shares how he created a wonderfully lush and timeless garden. Click here to read all about it. Read more
