It is always a breath of fresh air when you work with Architects to come up with wonderful outdoor spaces. A credit to the openness of Neil Architecture to take on our ideas and have faith in us to achieve their brief as well as the owners. This grand but understated Federation style house in the heart […] Read more
Fifteen years on it is rewarding to see one of E-GA’s gardens still flourishing. Though areas have required some rejuvenation over the years, the bones and soul of the original design still remain to this day. Green is dominant at ground level with interest stemming from differing foliage, textures, shapes and forms. The garden possesses a relaxed sculptural […] Read more
The Concrete House makes another appearance in this month’s Houses magazine. Landscape designed by Scottie and the E-GA team and architecture by Matt Gibson Architecture + Design. To read the full article, click here. Read more
One of E-GA’s gardens recently made an appearance on the Garden Gurus TV show. Located in Canterbury, the segment gives an insight into the client’s brief and explores the design elements behind E-GA’s creation. To view the episode segment click here. Read more
Open Gardens Victoria are launching a new era of garden openings at Musk Cottage later this month. The weekend will be a family friendly event incorporating plant stalls, food and coffee carts, local wine and activities for both children and adults young at heart. Come and join us in the celebrations. For further information about the weekend […] Read more
Time, fashion and new pool regulations left this Kew home with a poorly placed, strangely shaped unframed swimming pool that dominated the most useable outdoor part of the garden. Coupled too with vast expanses of red brick and tired planting, it was overdue for a face lift. Read more
On our recent visit to an older apartment project of ours - The Chevron Apartments, we were pleasantly surprised with the welcoming transition from a busy commercial road into this densely canopied garden. Read more
Bold colour additions to try in your garden. Read more
This is the third iteration of this Hawthorn garden that has changed owners but kept its design roots firmly planted with Eckersley Garden Architecture. Read more
This Surrey Hills garden is open this weekend as part of Open Gardens Australia. Designed by E-GA over 10 years ago, it was the garden that initially attracted the current owners and eventually led to them purchasing the property. The lush green front garden provides a welcoming sanctuary with abundant tree canopies and draping foliage. Read more
In this collaboration with Norman Day Architects, our brief was to create a beautiful softness amongst a strongly architectural garden. Read more
It’s often remarked that pets look like their owners and the same can be equally true about gardens and their owners. This Toorak garden oozes the easygoing charm of it’s owners.It is a garden of seasonality that offers up new delights with each passing month. Read more
A little spring cleaning and revamp of our office space saw the introduction of some new indoor plants. Read more
Featured today on The Design Files, in collaboration with The Planthunter, is an E-GA garden in Clifton Hill designed by Rick and Myles. Read more
Myles has recently made another contribution to The Planthunter’s current issue ‘Sex’ with his short story ‘Confessions of a Dendrophile’. To read the full story click here. Read more
The austere architecture of this Neometro home has been softened by Scottie’s Asian influenced garden. The garden design draws on the strong lines of the architecture but then softens them with naturalistic plantings. Even in the depths of winter, this garden has a strength that comes form the blending of evergreen plants alongside deciduous plants. […] Read more
Well we’ve hit the depths of winter now and lets be honest, gardening along with exercise is about the furthest thing from your mind. Winter is really important in the world of horticulture though and the work you put in now will show great rewards in the seasons and years to come. I thought that […] Read more
The latest issue of Belle features Rick’s Flinders property – Musk Cottage. The May issue of Belle is in stores now. Read more
