Laatste update: 02/03/2026

Sustainable green space management goes beyond aesthetics; it is an essential tool for protecting local ecosystems, conserving resources and creating an authentic guest experience.

1. Our Objectives: What do we want to achieve?

Protecting Biodiversity: Actively support and restore local flora and fauna on and around the property.
Poison-Free Maintenance: Completely eliminating chemical pesticides and fertilizers to protect ecosystems and human health.
Water-Efficient Irrigation: Minimizing potable water consumption for green maintenance through smart techniques and alternative sources.
Control of Invasive Species: Preventing the introduction of non-native plants that threaten local wildlife.

2. Measuring is Knowing

Inventory: Keep a list of all plant species in the garden and identify which of these are native (indigenous) or endemic.
Monitoring Irrigation: Record water usage for the garden, preferably through a separate water meter (sub-metering).
Soil quality: Preferably conduct an annual soil test before applying fertilizer to avoid over-fertilization.
Water Quality: Perform regular water testing on your water features. Good water quality brings a lot of extra life to the garden.

3. Practical Methods and Resources.

Ecological Maintenance

No Pesticides: Do not use chemical herbicides. Alternatives are gas burners, mechanical removal or natural soil conditioners. Above all, consider the question: what are weeds ?
Environmentally Friendly Mowing: Preferably purchase electric or manual lawn mowers to reduce noise and carbon emissions.
Mulching: Cover flower beds with a layer of organic mulch (at least 50 mm) to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Biodiversity Strengthen

Habitat creation: Install birdhouses, insect hotels, beehives or create a “wild meadow.
Pollinators: Establish green spaces specifically for bees and butterflies.
Green Infrastructure: Consider building a green roof or vertical green walls.

Planting and Water

Tribal Species: Buy only plants that occur naturally in the region; these are more resistant to local weather conditions.
Smart Watering: Water only between sunset and sunrise to minimize evaporation. Use timers or sensors that measure soil moisture.
Alternative Water: Use captured rainwater or treated gray water for the garden.

4. The Financial Impact

Lower Water Costs: Efficient irrigation and the use of rainwater significantly reduce monthly bills.
Less Maintenance: Tribal plants and perennials often require less intensive care and replacement over time than exotic annuals.
Property value: Investments in quality greenery and biodiversity (such as green roofs) can improve property values and insulation.

5. Planetary Frontiers and Social Impact.

Your purchasing policy contributes to the bigger picture:

UN SDGs: Direct impact on SDG 15 (Living on land) and SDG 6 (Clean water – by avoiding polluting pesticides).
Planetary Boundaries: Green management protects biosphere integrity by halting biodiversity loss and limits the release of new entities (chemicals) into the environment.
Land System Change: By restoring native vegetation, you help preserve natural landscapes.

6. More Information & Tools

This guide is a living document. By working with local partners and sharing experiences, we are building journeys to tomorrow together.

Collective intelligence, stronger than artificial intelligence !

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