Dutch gardens, explained in English
Honest answers to the questions internationals ask us most: what does a gardener cost in the Netherlands, do you need a permit to remove a tree, how high may your fence be, and what to do in the garden each season.
What does a gardener cost in the Netherlands? (2026 prices)
Hourly rates, patio prices per m², tree work costs and how Dutch quotes work — with saving tips.
Do you need a permit to cut down a tree in the Netherlands?
The kapvergunning explained for internationals: rules per municipality, costs, and the step-by-step process.
Dutch garden calendar: what to do in your garden each season
When to mow, prune, fertilise and plant in the Dutch climate — the year at a glance for newcomers.
Fence rules in the Netherlands: heights, permits and neighbour law
How high may a fence be, when do you need a permit, and what can neighbours demand? The Dutch rules explained.
Garden maintenance for landlords and rental properties in the Netherlands
Who is responsible for the garden in a Dutch rental? The rules, plus turnkey garden service for landlords.
Moving into a Dutch home: the garden checklist
Just moved to the Netherlands? Check the trees, know your obligations and plan the first season.
A swimming pool in your Dutch garden: costs, permits and design
Pool types and 2026 prices, Dutch permit rules, the high-groundwater pitfall and how to integrate a pool into a villa garden.
How do you create a climate-proof garden on Dutch clay soil?
The best plants for heavy clay, drainage against wet winters and smart choices for dry summers.
How do you get a healthy lawn without moss and bare patches?
Mowing schedule, feeding, scarifying and tackling moss at the root — the Dutch lawn programme.
Which hedge should you choose for a Dutch garden?
Privet, beech, yew or laurel? Growth speed, maintenance and clay-soil suitability compared.
Box tree moth: how do you fight it — and what should replace box?
Brown, bare box hedges? Recognise the caterpillar, treat biologically or replace box for good.
Which patio material should you choose: ceramic, natural stone, concrete or wood?
Ceramic tiles, natural stone, concrete or decking — prices per m², maintenance and looks compared.
Artificial grass or a real lawn: which is right for your garden?
An honest comparison of cost, maintenance, summer heat and nature value — and when artificial makes sense.
How do you design a small Dutch city garden cleverly?
Sightlines, vertical green and smart paving: making a small garden feel twice its size.
What is a green facade and which climbers should you choose?
Self-clinging climbers, wired systems and living walls: options, best plants per wall and costs.
What does a green roof cost and what should you check first?
A sedum roof on your shed or extension: cost per m², weight, build-up, maintenance and subsidies.
How do you remove weeds without chemicals — and keep them away?
From weeds between tiles to ground elder and horsetail: what genuinely works and what does not.
How do you build a garden pond? Depth, steps and costs
From the right spot and depth to planting per zone: a pond that stays clear by itself.
How do you plan garden lighting: 12 volt or 230 volt?
A lighting plan, the 12V vs 230V choice, warm white light and lighting without disturbing wildlife.
When and how should you prune each plant? The complete guide
Hydrangea, roses, clematis, lavender, fruit trees: the right moment and technique per plant.
When does your garden need drainage — and how is it installed?
Standing water on clay soil? Recognise the problem and pick the right fix, from compost to pipes.
Why does paving sink on Dutch soil — and how do you fix it?
Sunken patio tiles on clay: the causes, what re-laying costs and how to prevent it permanently.
Pleached trees: privacy above the fence line, no permit needed
Pleached lime, plane or hornbeam: species, costs, planting rules and the yearly pruning routine.
North-facing garden: what actually grows in the shade?
A north garden can be lush and green — the best shade plants, lawn alternatives and design tricks.
Designing a villa garden: how do you approach a large plot — and what does it cost?
Zoning, irrigation, lighting and estate management: turning a large plot into one coherent villa garden.
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