SERPENTINE

GARDEN

PEBBLE GARDEN OASIS

Name:

Serpentine Garden

Status:

Completed

Location:

Mont Albert, Victoria

Project Scale:

Medium Garden

A pebble front garden with feature floating steps, selected boulders, vegetations and brick front fence.

Venturing into the captivating realm of Serpentine Garden, where the convergence of artistry and functionality reveals a landscape masterpiece that surpasses the ordinary. This captivating local project weaves together design finesse and practicality, creating a harmonious timeless haven.

In the front garden, a unique white pebbled garden sets the stage, offering a low-maintenance oasis with weed matting beneath the pebbles. Pink granite boulder rocks add a touch of natural elegance, concealing a large stormwater pit underneath—a testament to thoughtful design that goes beyond the surface.

Sparse planted vegetation as a trait of this pebble garden, showing off the feature pebbles and boulders.
Black fence matching with the other brick works and pebbles. The pebbles unveil from the front porch to the fence extension.

As you wander through this curated space, drifts of Agastache ‘Sweet Lili’ and Royal Purple Liriope bloom, while clipped balls of Westringia Coastal Rosemary and Westringia Blue Gem dot the white pebbled front garden, creating a symphony of colors and textures. 

Timber floating steps on top of the floating steps, the level differences further brings out the rough beauty of the pebble garden.

The front garden floating steps, crafted in composite timber, add a modern touch, leading the way through the meticulously planned garden. Whitehorse City Council granted approval for the removal and replanting of 2 trees, with a Blueberry Ash and a Yellow Bloodwood taking root as per the Notice of Decision (NOD).

Timber floating steps on top of the floating steps, the level differences further brings out the rough beauty of the pebble garden.

In the rear garden, a large composite deck takes centre stage, permitted and certified by Whitehorse City Council. This versatile space includes a sunken lounge, under-deck storage, and even conceals a substantial stormwater pump required by engineers. A concrete block retaining wall frames the space, while an aluminum freestanding pergola with built-in louvers and LED lighting adds both form and function. Tall Bamboo ‘Gracilis’ hedges provide a natural screen, ensuring privacy and tranquillity. Throughout the garden, an irrigation system adds the finishing touch, nurturing the landscape to flourish.

Elevated timber outdoor decking able to overlook the backyard vegetation and skylight.
Timber outdoor deck under the architecture brick works showing harmony. The bbq set is placed for outdoor activity.

Serpentine Garden is not just another project; it’s a narrative of thoughtful design, approved by Whitehorse City Council, woven into every element. Immerse yourself in the allure of Serpentine Garden.

Beautiful purple flower blossoms on the pebble garden, creating great color contrast.
The elevated timber decking are carefully crafted to give good colours and smooth surface for outdoor activity.
The bbq area is able to view the backyard greenery, allowing people to enjoy the view while having bbq fun.
More photos showing the detail of the garden overview, the floating steps on the pebble garden, the backyard timber deck and bbq area.
View of a suburban backyard framed by a porch with brick and stucco walls, featuring a wooden deck, a brick wall with black metal gate, green trees, and a house with red roof and white siding in the background.
A metal fence with a brick wall behind it, small rocks and plants in front of the fence, with a sidewalk and street beyond.
A garden area with decorative rocks, small plants, and a wooden border, with a brick wall and black metal fence in the background.
A landscaped garden area with a brick wall, green plants, rocks, pebbles, a black metal fence, and a white pipe for drainage.
A garden with small white gravel stones, large pink rocks, green plants with purple flowers, and a grey wooden deck.
A backyard scene showing wooden steps, a stone wall, a fence, tall plants, a brick chimney, and a house with a tiled roof with skylight and vents.
A covered wooden patio or balcony with a dining table and chairs, brick walls, a ceiling fan, and a view of green trees and modern high-rise buildings in the background.
Outdoor patio with wooden decking, black wicker chairs, a wooden table, a stone wall, a grassy border, and a wooden fence with trees and neighboring buildings in the background.