Bright Angles
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
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MIFGS – Australian Case Study Garden and Point of View, FMD garden
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
Albert Park Garden – The Design Files
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
MIFGS – SNEAK PEEK
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
KEEP IT SIMPLE
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
E-GA’s Top Tips – Pools
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
Tropicana Throwback: Club Med circa ’87
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
New Romantics
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
Snap, Crackle, Pop: Work in Progress Elsternwick Garden
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
Long and Luscious
We designed this Toorak garden in 2002, since then it has grown into something rather wonderful. A recent revamp to the front has seen additional plantings and tweaks over the past year, a natural part of any garden’s evolution. Tactile layers and contrasting textures – this garden has the best of both. Wisteria frames the […] Read more
Hawthorn Garden
Sometimes the smaller scale projects inspire the most innovative design solutions. This Hawthorn garden, designed in conjunction with Neil Architecture is a prime example. The garden had its many challenges, from tight narrow boundary beds to shallow roof garden planters. Vertical creepers and rich swathes of foliage were the solution. Corners of the courtyard are […] Read more
Hampton Garden
We first blogged this Hampton garden and the Concrete House, designed by Matt Gibson Architecture, when it was completed a little over a year ago. You can read about the design in the previous post here. Since then it has settled in nicely. We thought we would share some highlights of the landscape design with you. This beautifully […] Read more
Media: Federation Story
Members of the public are being encouraged to contribute stories about everyday gardens or local parks on Fed Square’s website. Read more
Alowyn Gardens
What better way to experience spring, then to pay a visit to Alowyn Gardens. This garden literally “SPRINGS” to life in the month of October. Read more
A Burst of English Inspiration
Hidcote Manor Garden in the Cotswalds is one of England’s great gardens. On a recent trip to the UK, I was lucky enough to engineer a visit and was awed by the sheer scale, variety and abundance of plant life. The hallmarks of English gardening are at their best here – green lawns and flower […] Read more
Hidden Autumn Gem
With Autumn truly upon us and winter fast approaching I had the urge to immerse myself in all the glory of those striking autumnal colours. So we headed to the Dandenong Ranges on a cold Sunday morning with a tip from Scott to visit the Pirianda Gardens in Olinda. With the sun peaking through the […] Read more