Professional garden care in
Zaanstreek.
The Zaanstreek is predominantly peat meadow land, with clay in places; Purmerend has a typical peat-on-clay soil profile with limited bearing capacity. That is directly relevant to garden work: around 70% of homes in and around Zaanstad have an elevated foundation risk from pile rot and land subsidence of 5 to 10 mm per year in the peat area. We take this into account explicitly when planning garden design and planting larger trees, and advise on drainage for the often waterlogged polder soil. Notable neighbourhoods include Poelenburg and Kogerveldwijk in Zaandam, the historic Zaanse buildings around Rooswijk and Zaandijk, and Weidevenne, a modern, water-rich neighbourhood in Purmerend.
Our services in Zaanstreek
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 the Zaanstreek?
Zaandam and the surrounding area are about 30 to 35 minutes from our Hoofddorp base, Purmerend about 35 to 40 minutes. We schedule visits here in batches 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 Zaanstad or Purmerend?
Both municipalities use a protected-trees list rather than a fixed trunk-size threshold: in Zaanstad a permit is only needed if the tree is on the list of protected private trees or falls within a designated area; Purmerend works the same way via its municipal trees map. An ordinary tree not on the list can usually be felled without a permit in both. We check this for you.
Do you account for foundation risk from pile rot when planting?
Yes. A large share of homes in the Zaanstreek have an elevated foundation risk from pile rot and subsidence in the peat area. We never place larger trees or planting too close to the facade, and advise on drainage that neither over-dries nor over-saturates the soil.
Are you also a paving contractor in the Zaanstreek?
Yes. On the peat and peat-on-clay soil of the Zaanstreek and Purmerend we work with a foundation matched to the limited bearing capacity of this ground, and often recommend water-permeable paving given the frequently waterlogged polder soil. See our <a href="/en/knowledge-base/paving-contractor-netherlands/">paving contractor guide</a> for materials and prices.
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