Sculptures on old granite

This garden in Rottach-Egern is built on history: its paths and courtyards are made of reclaimed granite – almost 500 m² of large granite setts and 162 m² of old slabs, stones that had already served for decades and gave the garden an old-town character from day one. Never throw away what still has life in it – more on this under Implementation.

The green framework is strict and lively at once: yew hedges made up of around 300 plants, plus rows of espaliered trees – thirteen each of copper beech, lime and pear –, a natural pond with a reed zone and terraced beds between dry stone walls, where herbs and vegetables grow. In 2016 came the major extension: 150 specimen yews up to 2.25 metres and 500 low yews as ground cover – the alternative that tolerates clipping and that we recommend instead of box –, plus 808 m² of rolled turf, laid completely over mole netting, and 150 metres of large stone edging in arcs and radii.

Bronze figures dance among it all – the clients' art collection, for which the garden is the stage. And it is well used: since it was first laid out in 2010, the garden has been in our care without interruption, from shaping the yews and tending the pond to winterising – the 2026 maintenance season is under way now. Sixteen years, one garden, one team: this is how we like to work best.

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Photos: Miquel Tres