What garden owner wouldn't want a place to relax and a space to play, celebrate and live? However, behind every successful garden design is careful planning. If additional elements such as a pool are to be integrated, this becomes the indispensable basis for designing your dream garden.
In this blog article, we share our expertise as a landscaping company in Switzerland with you and show you the benefits of good garden planning, what really matters and how you can benefit from this investment in the long term.
Why good planning is also essential in the garden
The importance of solid garden planning often only becomes apparent in the course of realisation. It is advisable to invest in the planning phase in order to save money and time, as we can tell you from our many years of experience.
This is basically due to the fact that missing or inaccurate plans also lead to misunderstandings, delays and unnecessary additional costs in landscaping. If a landscaper has to reschedule or make improvements due to unclear specifications, several days of additional work can quickly arise. Just two additional working days for a small team can result in four-figure costs. These costs can easily be avoided with precise planning.
Advantages of good garden planning:
- Clear cost estimation and budget control without surprises
- Time savings thanks to efficient processes and smooth services
- Avoiding mistakes in garden design
- Long-term functionality and enjoyment of the garden, as all requirements are met and the investment is realised correctly.
Planning is more than just a beautiful garden design plan
A well thought-out garden plan consists of more than just a pretty concept image. The following plans must be drawn up before the actual work begins:
- Concept plans, that visualise the draft of the idea
- Detailed plans, that regulate the interaction of materials and elements
- Plans for plant selection, take into account the site conditions and the care required for all plants, flowers and trees
These components of a good design provide orientation for the team on site and ensure that your ideas are realised exactly as you want them to be.
It pays to start early - especially with authorities
For complex projects, for example if you want to build a pool, it is important to start planning the garden as soon as possible. Once this has been finalised, a planning application must be submitted to the relevant local authority. The processing time can vary greatly depending on the type of authorisation. There are even differences of up to several weeks.
So plan early and avoid unnecessary waiting times for permits so that you can start the realisation and work in the garden at the desired time.
The human factor in planning
An often underestimated factor in garden planning is the relationship between the client and the landscape architect. Garden design is not just a purely technical construction process. It is a process that requires creativity, empathy, intuition and communication.
Your garden planner must not only listen to your words, but also recognise your vision between the lines in order to design your paradise. Only then will individual, harmonious solutions emerge and not just one garden among many. Advice from professionals with many years of expertise is also of great value.
Especially when the garden becomes a construction site, a reliable contact person is worth the money. He will keep you informed of every step of the way and ensure that all your questions are answered and all your needs are taken into account.
After all, it's all about your garden and your green oasis of well-being! At egli jona, we build and design gardens to fulfil our customers' ideas.
Garden planning is life planning
A well-planned garden is more than just a project and we know and live that. A garden is a living space that grows and develops dynamically with you. That's why garden planning should not only reflect the current situation, but also take future needs and changes into account.
- Do you have children and play equipment in the garden? What happens when the children get older?
- What is the reason for a redesign?
- Do you want to add a garden shed, swimming pond or whirlpool at a later date?
- How much time are you prepared to spend on maintenance? Is this level of care feasible in the long term?
The planning process - briefly explained
This is how professional garden planning usually works in order to avoid problems and to be able to devote all your energy to the design:
- Initial consultation & needs analysis - Your wishes and needs take centre stage. The budget is also discussed.
- Preliminary project - Initial concepts are created, reference images are compiled and an estimate of the costs is made. Initial 3D visualisations can also be created.
- Planning phase - If the customer agrees with the preliminary project, it moves on to the planning phase, in which technical details are compiled. This is followed by the planting list and the selection of large trees and materials. The planning application is also prepared and submitted.
- Building application - If, for example, a swimming pool is planned in the garden, a building permit is required. The duration of the procedure depends on the location and can take up to four months.
- Work preparation - The construction in the garden is precisely prepared with components such as material procurement, personnel planning and deliveries. This point is crucial to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
- Realisation - Your garden is taking shape. Continuous quality assurance is central to the construction phase and the customer is involved in all decisions.
- Handover - Once the construction work in the garden is complete, the outdoor area will become part of your living room. However, remember that young plants need time to take root and grow. Watering is therefore crucial in the first year. Our experts will give you tips and personalised care instructions for your garden.
Our managing director Daniel Egli explains how garden planning works based on his many years of experience:
The benefits of garden planning pay off
Garden planning is the first step towards your dream garden, regardless of whether you are dreaming of a natural garden, a chic front garden, a green oasis with a pool or an easy-care family garden with potential for the future. It not only offers creative freedom, but also creates clarity, security and long-term satisfaction so that you can really create the garden of your dreams.
Take the first step towards your own oasis of well-being now and contact us. We look forward to your project!
