Garden and grounds maintenance in Berlin
Sandy soil, dry summers and cold winters define gardens and courtyards in Berlin. Our Berlin team maintains private gardens, housing estates and commercial green space and keeps paths safe in the cold season.
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What matters in Berlin
Zehlendorf, Steglitz, Frohnau and Köpenick have large villa gardens with pines, oaks and old rhododendron, while Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg have planted courtyards and front gardens that need care. The large estates in the east and in Spandau come with wide lawns and many shrubs. Berlin and Brandenburg stand on light, sandy soil that barely holds water, and summers are often dry. Lawns scorch quickly and young plantings need watering. Winters are usually colder than in western Germany, so snow and ice linger and winter service has to be planned reliably.
Berlin and Brandenburg are covered by our regional garden and grounds maintenance team, scheduled from the head office in Essen. We inspect the courtyard, garden or estate, note areas, woody plants and water connections, and propose maintenance visits for every season. Your contact person stays the same, from the first appointment through ongoing care. Managers with properties in several boroughs get a shared plan with fixed days per building. The quote costs you nothing and carries no commitment.
Focus areas
Typical jobs in Berlin
Care for sandy soils
The light sand of the region dries out fast and holds nutrients poorly. We improve the soil with humus, choose drought-tolerant plants and set mowing height and feeding accordingly.
Courtyards in period neighbourhoods
Courtyards in Prenzlauer Berg or Kreuzberg are shady, tight and reachable only through the house. We work with quiet, compact equipment and carry cuttings out cleanly through the hallway.
Old trees in villa gardens
Pines and oaks in Zehlendorf or Frohnau need regular checks for deadwood. We prune correctly and clarify beforehand what requires approval under the Berlin tree protection rules.
Winter service without road salt
On Berlin pavements, abrasives such as grit or sand are the norm, and residents may not use salt there. We clear, spread accordingly and sweep up the grit in spring.
Scope of services
Everything that belongs to Garden & Grounds Maintenance
- Lawn mowing and lawn care
- Hedge trimming
- Weed removal
- Turf laying and new planting
- Leaf clearance
- Tree and shrub pruning
- Grounds maintenance
- Winter services
FAQ
Frequent questions from Berlin
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What winter service duties do property owners have in Berlin?
Under the rules that apply in Berlin, owners of adjoining properties must clear snow from the pavement and spread abrasives when it is icy. Responsibility can only be passed on effectively if a contractor takes it over by agreement. We clear for owners and property managers and keep a log of every call-out.
Do I need a permit to fell a tree in Berlin?
The Berlin tree protection ordinance protects most larger deciduous trees and the Scots pine above a certain trunk circumference, on private land as well. The environment and nature conservation office of your borough is responsible. We assess the tree on site, tell you which documents are expected, and handle felling and removal after the decision.
How does a lawn stay green through dry Berlin summers?
On sandy soil, less frequent but deep watering in the early morning does more than daily sprinkling. Add a higher cutting height, soil improvement with compost and overseeding with drought-tolerant grasses. For estates without irrigation we plan the care so that the lawn survives dry spells and recovers in autumn.
Grounds care for courtyard and garden in Berlin
Send us a few details about your grounds in Berlin or Brandenburg and we will arrange an on-site appointment and prepare your quote.
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