As we do every year, we have discussed current topics from the gardening world with our partners and compiled our gardening trends in this blog. It’s not just about design trends, but also about equipment options, planting concepts and other topics that we are currently working on.
Natural and yet modern
Instead of straight lines, playful planting areas are in demand. This in no way means that the modern design of the outdoor space is lost. Rather, the aim is to combine modern architecture with relaxed and natural planting. For example, curved areas with lush grasses and perennials frame modern gardens. Solitary trees provide an elegant eye-catcher and structure the outdoor space.
Modern not only means a timeless look, but also a sustainable garden design and the use of technology in the garden. You can find out more about the silent helpers in the garden in the section on rainwater utilisation below.
Promoting native plants and biodiversity
To ensure that the areas around the planting also remain low-maintenance, plants should be chosen that do not shed much foliage. We also try to use dense planting and/or ground cover to make it more difficult for weeds to grow due to the lack of sunlight.
When drawing up the planting list, it is therefore important to put together appropriate combinations for the desired maintenance requirements that fulfil the visual expectations.
Easy-care plants include the Sun hat, Steppe sage, which Magnificent candle, autumn anemones or various grasses. The choice of plants depends on the location in the garden and is worked out accordingly in the concept.
Rainwater utilisation and irrigation with a smart soil moisture sensor
Thanks to a soil moisture sensor, irrigation can be even more targeted. The device measures the moisture at a depth of around 20 centimetres. This is particularly important in summer, as only the top layer of the soil is moist after a heavy thunderstorm. Many people mistakenly neglect watering after a summer thunderstorm.
By connecting to a smart irrigation solution, the plants in the garden are optimally supplied. Of course, you can also intervene manually and make the desired settings via your smartphone. In many gardens, not only the irrigation system, but also a robotic mower makes gardening easier.
Regional and natural materials
Not only should plants originate from our latitudes wherever possible, but also the materials used. When it comes to natural stone in particular, we make sure that we choose locally. We also enjoy a variety of different natural stones from regional quarries in Switzerland.
Wood is also a popular choice for seating areas or terrace decking. Wood remains accessible even on hot summer days. Wood is also ideal as a privacy screen. With its natural look, it blends harmoniously into any outdoor area. Exactly what the end product looks like depends on the customer’s personal preferences. One thing is clear, however: there are many different ways to incorporate decking and privacy screens into the design.
Natural pools — cleaned with a biofilter
Swimming without chemicals: this is possible with natural pools. But if you think of newts and aquatic plants, you’re wrong about a biopool. Visually, a natural pool is no different from a conventional swimming pool. Thanks to modern technology, phosphate is filtered out, which is essential for the survival of algae. This makes it possible to build modern pools without the need for a planted regeneration zone. The swimming area remains crystal clear without the use of chemicals.
This natural alternative is very popular with our customers. Not only because the bathing experience is similar to that of a lake and the water is gentle on the skin, but also because the running costs for such a swimming pool are sustainable in the long term.
Here you will find our pool brochure with the various options for pool construction.
Modern and efficient planning
In the last point, we would like to talk about the latest possibilities in garden planning. We want our customers to be able to understand and comprehend the planning — at every stage of the planning process. From the concept to visualisation and support during implementation, we use the latest possibilities in garden planning. We use 3D visualisations to provide an insight into the new outdoor area. After all, it is not always easy to visualise concepts on paper. We ensure clarity with a planning process that is discussed in advance.
You can find out more about our planning processes here: How we work.
We are constantly developing our working methods, dealing with current challenges in patio and garden construction, thinking about how the ongoing costs of a finished project can be made as sustainable as possible and incorporating the needs of our customers into our work processes and garden design. We are looking forward to the upcoming gardening season.
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Nice input for future gardens. I’m looking forward to the new reference gardens.
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