Garden construction and maintenance
Wirtz Tuinarchitectuur, the construction company of the Wirtz family, is focused on garden construction in the Benelux region. In the field, our talented gardeners learn how to transform a garden into a genuine Wirtz masterpiece. Thanks to our years of experience and good standing with professional and high-value material suppliers and growers, Wirtz has been able to acquire fame with a high standard of building.
Exact and unexpected plant selection and precise detailing are the trademarks of Wirtz International. By combining our feel for the existing situation with a firm background in classic landscape architecture and a modern taste, we enrich our contemporary designs with a refreshing touch. This effect comes across as peaceful, recognizable and avant-garde, all at once.
We look closely at the construction drawings and details: we use the full potential of every plant to design exclusive outdoor spaces. Resulting in unique gardens with elements that will most definitely leave an impression on you.
Construction process & maintenance
Construction process
During the construction phase the experienced gardeners of Wirtz Tuinarchitectuur will use their broad knowledge for the construction of all the individual garden elements.
Project management will continue to oversee the project during the construction phase to make sure that the detailed construction drawings by Wirtz International are interpreted properly and that construction is finished in an appropriate manner. We aim to guarantee that there is the minimum amount of disruption.
All work is carried out with high standards and we will continue to consult with the client on all aspects of the design, construction & on-going maintenance. A final inspection with the client will be undertaken to ensure complete satisfaction.
Maintenance
Wirtz Landscape Architects also takes care of the maintenance of our garden projects in the Benelux region. As a garden matures, especially during the first few years, regular maintenance is recommended. This to ensure that plants stay strong and healthy so our clients may enjoy them for many seasons to come.
An iconic and returning aspect in our projects is the unconventional and sculptural use of clipped trees and hedges. These require pruning on planting, plus maintenance trimming to get the anticipated result. It can take numerous years before the desired size and result has been achieved. The gardeners of Wirtz Tuinarchitectuur are experienced and qualified when it comes to pruning trees and hedging and will make sure the end result is up to our standards.
Frequently asked questions
Who carries out a garden designed by Wirtz?
Wirtz Tuinarchitectuur, the construction company of the Wirtz family, builds the gardens in the Benelux region. Its gardeners work from the detailed drawings made by Wirtz International and learn the trade on site, because that is where the finish the practice is known for is actually learned.
How does Wirtz keep the design intact during construction?
Project management from Wirtz stays on the project for the whole construction phase. It checks that the detailed construction drawings are read as they were meant, keeps disruption on site to a minimum and consults the client on design, construction and the maintenance that follows.
In which region does Wirtz Tuinarchitectuur build?
Wirtz Tuinarchitectuur concentrates on garden construction in the Benelux, working from Schoten in Belgium. For projects further afield Wirtz International supplies the drawings and the supervision while a local contractor builds, with plant material from growers who can deliver the required quality.
Does Wirtz also maintain the gardens it builds?
Wirtz takes on the maintenance of its garden projects in the Benelux. A young garden asks for regular attention, especially in the first seasons, so that the planting roots well and stays healthy. Wirtz gardeners know what every species in the plan needs.
Why do the clipped hedges and trees need years of care?
The sculptural clipped trees and hedges are a returning element in Wirtz projects. They are pruned on planting and then trimmed each season towards the intended form. It can take years before the size and the silhouette of the drawing are reached, and Wirtz gardeners are trained for that work.
What happens once the construction work is finished?
Wirtz carries out a final inspection with the client and walks the finished garden together, checking every element against the drawings. Anything outstanding is put right before the project is closed, and after that the conversation turns to the maintenance the young planting will need.
