A beautifully lush green garden, blooming oleanders, and neatly pruned olive trees form the perfect backdrop to your villa in the South of France. However, the warm Mediterranean climate demands specific and intensive care. With our professional garden maintenance in the Var, we ensure that your outdoor space looks stunning in every season. From periodic mowing and pruning to winterizing the garden and checking your irrigation system: we take all the heavy lifting off your hands.
Maintaining a garden in the South of France is fundamentally different from maintaining one in the Netherlands, the UK or Belgium. We understand the needs of Mediterranean plants and trees and offer an all-round service for your second home:
Whether your garden needs weekly care during the rental season or a major refresh right before spring and winter, we tailor our schedule to your preferences:
Pruning and shaping: Expert pruning of olive trees, palms, fruit trees, oleanders, and lavender at the right time of year.
Lawn care: Mowing, edging, fertilizing, and scarifying the lawn to help it withstand the hot summer.
Weed and soil management: Keeping borders, gravel paths, and terraces weed-free, and mulching the soil to retain moisture.
In the Var, strict drought restrictions (sécheresse) are frequently imposed during the summer. Efficient water usage is an absolute necessity.
Automatic irrigation checks: We inspect your drip lines (goutte-à-goutte) and sprinklers for blockages or leaks.
Seasonal adjustment: We program the irrigation controllers so your plants receive water strictly at night or early in the morning, complying with current French water restrictions.
In the Var department, strict legal obligations apply regarding wildfire safety on your property, known as the Obligation Légale de Débroussaillement (OLD). If your garden does not comply, you risk heavy fines or issues with your French home insurance.
Clearing dry brush: We thoroughly remove dry brush (broussailles), dead branches, and flammable leaf litter.
Thinning and pruning: We thin out dense areas and prune tree branches up to the legally required height above the ground, preventing fire from spreading toward your property.
Dutch-speaking contact: No miscommunication about how you want your garden to look. We discuss everything clearly in Dutch, while directly coordinating local French gardeners or heavy equipment on site when needed.
Knowledge of the Mediterranean climate: We know exactly which plants thrive in the shade, which can withstand scorching sun, and how to prune your olive trees for a healthy yield.
Remote photo updates: Living abroad? After every major garden service, we send you a quick update with photos via WhatsApp or email so you can immediately see your beautifully maintained grounds.
Would you like your garden in Provence to remain a peaceful oasis, without having to grab the pruning shears yourself the moment you arrive? We would be delighted to draw up a maintenance plan tailored perfectly to the size and style of your property.
We provide garden maintenance in Lorgues, Cotignac, Salernes, Entrecasteaux, Carcès, Flayosc, and surrounding municipalities across the Var.
Contact us today without obligation for a tailored quote for the garden maintenance of your holiday home in the Var.