Possible uses for wood in the garden

Wooden deck as an easy-care surface

A wooden garden seating area is not only easy to main­tain and durable, but also creates a parti­cu­larly warm atmo­sphere in the garden. The versa­tile natural product does not get too warm on hot summer days when the sun is shining strongly and does not get as cold as stone slabs, for example, in cool weather. A deck also divides the garden and creates a sense of space in the open air. A wooden deck is suitable for both the garden and the conser­va­tory.

Entire patio floors can also be lined with wood, crea­ting a natural and warm ambi­ence.

Wooden walkway — A natural path through the garden oasis

A wooden walkway is a nice alter­na­tive to a classic garden path made of slabs or gravel. It can also be used to over­come small diffe­rences in height. However, it mainly serves as a connec­tion between diffe­rent garden areas or leads through the garden in a harmo­nious and original way. The warm natural product blends in perfectly with its surroun­dings and is an abso­lute eye-catcher. A wooden foot­bridge also looks very attrac­tive as a guide to the water or even as a small foot­bridge over a body of water.

Wooden pool surround

With a wooden pool surround, the natural element of water is given even more expres­sion. The wood radiates a warm and modern look and also has the advan­tage that it does not heat up too much despite the sunlight and can be walked on at any time, even with bare feet. The pool tech­no­logy can also be stored incon­spi­cuously under the wooden deck.

Wooden pavi­lion

A fixed pavi­lion is tradi­tio­nally built from wood. The house without complete side walls fits perfectly into the garden in its natural form and blends in with the surroun­dings. In our example of a garden with a pavi­lion, the retreat has become the focal point of the oasis of peace and provides addi­tional privacy and a harmo­nious boun­dary to the neigh­bou­ring property.

Further infor­ma­tion on the garden with pavi­lion

Pergola and pergolas: robust and natural

The versa­tile natural product wood is also ideal for a protec­tive pergola. A garden seating area with a pergola looks cosy and aesthe­ti­cally plea­sing. Over­grown with clim­bing plants, the pergola forms a protec­tive roof for cosy hours in plea­sant shade. However, an original pergola that connects two diffe­rent garden areas and can also be planted with clim­bing plants creates a very special eye-catcher in the garden.

Garden steps: Warm and time­less

Stairs are often used in garden design to compen­sate for diffe­rences in height or to connect indi­vi­dual garden areas. Instead of plain gravel or concrete steps, wooden steps create a unique and warm flair. In combi­na­tion with the plan­ting, the desired ambi­ence is also created. In our refe­rence garden „Villa garden with lush plan­ting“ For example, the many grasses and flowe­ring shrubs create a mari­time flair.

Combi­na­tion of wood and water

Wood as a natural product creates wonderful effects, espe­ci­ally in combi­na­tion with water. A wooden deck by the pool or pond, for example, creates an unri­valled natural feeling and a parti­cu­larly warm and natural atmo­sphere and almost looks like a very private raft.

Which wood is suitable for the garden or patio?

Wood has diffe­rent proper­ties depen­ding on the tree species. In prin­ciple, it should be weather-resistant for outdoor use and the degree of hard­ness also plays a role depen­ding on the area of appli­ca­tion. The dome­stic woods robinia, Douglas fir and larch have a suffi­cient degree of hard­ness and with­stand weathe­ring rela­tively well. The wood is pre-treated for addi­tional protec­tion and ther­e­fore remains beau­tiful for longer. Pre-greyed wood is parti­cu­larly prac­tical: it looks greyish from the outset and retains this natural appearance for years.

We use Ipé or Sipo wood espe­ci­ally in the pool area. These woods are parti­cu­larly durable and provide an elegant finish for outdoor areas. Each of our pool refe­rences was realised with one of these woods.

Current refe­rence gardens for more inspi­ra­tion

Here you will find the latest refe­rence gardens. Let yourself be inspired and discover the possi­bi­li­ties in terrace and garden design.