Professional garden care in
Alkmaar.
Alkmaar is a city of contrasts for a gardener: the historic city centre with its canal houses has compact, often hard-to-reach back gardens behind narrow alleys and bridges, while neighbourhoods like Oudorp have more spacious detached homes with a green character, and De Hoef features modern new-build on larger plots. The soil in and around Alkmaar is predominantly sea clay. One thing to watch for when felling a tree: on plots larger than 200 m², Alkmaar requires a permit once a tree's diameter exceeds 20 cm (measured at 1.30 m height) - note that Alkmaar measures diameter, not circumference like most other municipalities. We check this for you before we start work.
Our services in Alkmaar
Garden Maintenance
Regular care to keep your garden healthy year-round.
Garden Landscaping
Patios, fences and complete garden makeovers.
Tree Care
Pruning and felling, including permit checks.
Garden Design
A practical plan from sketch to planting.
Planting Plan
The right plants in the right place.
Vegetable Gardens
Raised beds and edible greenery for home growing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly are you available in Alkmaar?
Alkmaar is about 35 to 40 minutes from our Hoofddorp base. Because we drive here less frequently than in our core area, we schedule visits on fixed route days. Get in touch to discuss the next available date - rates are the same as across our service area.
Do I need a permit to fell a tree in Alkmaar?
On plots larger than 200 m² a permit is needed once the tree has a diameter of more than 20 cm, measured at 1.30 m height. Note that Alkmaar measures diameter, not trunk circumference as most other municipalities do. On smaller plots a permit is usually not needed unless the tree is designated as a monumental tree. We check this for you before felling or heavy pruning.
Can you also maintain the small back gardens in central Alkmaar?
Yes, we have experience with the compact, often hard-to-reach back gardens behind the canal houses in central Alkmaar. For material access via narrow alleys and bridges we work with compact equipment and allow extra time.
Are you also a paving contractor in Alkmaar?
Yes. In the historic centre we often use traditional clinkers that suit the canal houses, while new-build areas like De Hoef usually call for more modern paving. See our <a href="/en/knowledge-base/paving-contractor-netherlands/">paving contractor guide</a> for materials and prices.
Hovenier Hoofddorp is your gardener for the greater Amsterdam area - from garden landscaping and garden maintenance to premium villa gardens with pools, nationwide. Fixed prices, reply within 24 hours.
Want your garden in Alkmaar taken care of?
We are happy to visit you for honest advice and a clear price. No hassle - just a well-kept garden, with everything explained in English.
Fast Response
We always respond within 24 hours, so you quickly know where you stand.
Professional Results
We work neatly and always leave your garden tidy. A deal is a deal.