BENTLEIGH

GARDEN

THE METICULOUS PLEASING

Name:

Bentleigh Garden

Status:

Completed

Location:

Bentleigh East, Victoria

Project Scale:

Medium Garden

The stepping stones in the front garden is surrounded by a lush diversified patch of plantations.

Fronting the street is a striking Bluestone-capped wall constructed from warm stacked ‘Grampians’ Limestone, built to the approved height requirements of the City of Glen Eira. Deciduous Parthenocissus ‘Boston Ivy’ gently climbs the façade, providing greenery on top of the stoneworks. To the right, a street-facing integrated planter constructed from the same stacked Limestone accommodates the first of several Magnolia 'Teddy Bear' used throughout the landscape.

The limestone stacked masonry front wall are constructed with different color limestone, creating a interesting and eye-catching look together with the climbers.
The limestone stacked masonry front wall are constructed with different color limestone, creating a interesting and eye-catching look together with the climbers.

Directly opposite is the private pedestrian entry gate, positioned behind the front wall to allow visitors to step away from the street before entering the property. At night, the illuminated street number and garden lighting showcase the entrance and surrounding planting.

The front garden stepping stones are surrounded with carefully chosen evergreen vegetations, with details like the led light illuminating the garden.

Stepping onto the deck leading towards the front of house, the warmth of the Merbau timber combines with the fragrance of Magnolia 'Teddy Bear' planted along the side boundary, creating an immediate sense of calm and harmony. In the evening, tree’s up-light, path lighting and water-feature lighting transform the space and provide a sophisticated night-time experience.

The timber deck at the backyard is a multi-functional entertainment deck that can overlook the back lawn and skylight.

Moving into the rear garden, the design focuses on both the aesthetic and functional relationship between the landscape and the stately architecture of the residence. Connecting the front and rear garden designs is a pair of tall custom ‘Jade’ feature pots planted with Buxus ‘English Box’ ball topiary, selected in the same material as the front garden water feature.

The pergola with stone paving and urns gives off a high-class feeling.

Large timber deck areas seamlessly connect the entertainment room with the main house, while a spacious open lawn provides space for children uphold the aesthetic and living quality of the residence. A rich evergreen Ficus hedge frames the boundary, complemented by the fragrance of Gardenia ‘Common Gardenia’ planted to create an uplifting garden experience.

The pergola black timber columns and the green urn decorations with plants on top matches with the hedge planted behind the pergola.

Overlooking the lawn, a timber pergola sits towards the rear of the garden and provides a sheltered outdoor entertaining space. Decorative laser-cut roof screens, suspended pendant lighting and Bluestone crazy paving complete this inviting garden oasis.

Outdoor seatings that can view the front garden, providing the residence a peaceful outdoor space.
More photos of the Bentleigh East Garden, including close up look on the limestone wall, water feature, back yard timber deck and pergola.
A backyard garden with a modern red brick house on the left, featuring a small patio with two chairs, and a variety of green plants and trees, including a tall bush on the right, enclosed by a black fence and a stone wall on the right side, under an
A backyard garden with a stone wall, various green plants, flowering bushes with pink blossoms, and a pathway with small hedges. Overcast sky with gray clouds.
A front yard garden with various green plants, including a small tree with pink flowers, succulents, grasses, and ground cover. A black fence and the house with white walls and a red-tiled roof are visible in the background.
A green outdoor water fountain in the foreground with a black metal gate and brick pillars behind it, surrounded by lush green plants and trees.
A backyard with a brick house wall on the left, green lawn, various outdoor furniture including a turquoise and white chair, a low table, and a black sofa set under a metal canopy. There are plants and a fenced backyard with trees in the background.
An outdoor patio area with a gray outdoor sofa, a pink blanket draped over one arm, and colorful pillows. Two large light green planters with small green shrubs are positioned on a dark paved surface, with a tall, dense hedge and a wooden fence in th
Outdoor patio with a gray cushioned seating area, a pink blanket, a bottle of champagne, a wine glass, floral arrangements, decorative pillows, string lights, and a wooden fence with greenery in the background.
A lush garden with various green plants and shrubs, bordered by a stone wall, with residential houses in the background under a cloudy sky.