Chief town of the Vaudois Chablais, Aigle brings together a plain, hillsides and a castle surrounded by vines. A gardener in Aigle therefore works on very different terrain, from flat villa gardens to planted embankments on a slope. You can entrust them with routine maintenance, pruning, restoration or the creation of your outdoor space: your request is passed on to a professional gardener and landscape gardener in the region.
Climate and terrain in Aigle
Aigle sits where the Rhône valley opens onto Lake Geneva. This position, between mountains and lake, gives a fairly mild climate that suits vines, as the hillsides around the castle show. Gardens close to the lake and on the plain benefit from this mildness, but the winds that blow up or down the valley can dry out plantings.
The terrain changes quickly from one neighbourhood to the next. On the plain, plots are generally flat and easy to work. On the hillsides, the slope means holding the soil back, managing water run-off carefully and choosing plants that cope with soil that dries out fast. The further you move from the lake towards the foot of the Prealps, the colder the winters and the more likely late frosts become: this needs to be taken into account for delicate plants.
The gardening year in Aigle
Spring
This is the season for getting things going again: clearing beds, pruning shrubs that have flowered, reseeding the lawn and the first plantings. In cooler areas, it is best to wait until late frosts have passed before putting out or planting fragile species.
Summer
Sunny exposures and hillside soils dry out quickly. Watering becomes the main concern, ideally early in the morning or in the evening. Mulching beds limits evaporation, and a well-adjusted automatic irrigation system avoids waste. Mowing is done less closely to protect the lawn from drought.
Autumn
After the grape harvest, autumn is the right time to trim hedges, rake leaves, plant trees and shrubs and prepare the soil. The mild climate often leaves a long working period in the garden. It is also the season for checking the condition of low walls and embankments before the rains.
Winter
The garden goes dormant. It is a good time to prune trees while they are bare, repair low walls, protect cold-sensitive plants and plan the spring improvements. At relatively higher altitude, snow and frost mean you should not work frozen or waterlogged soil.
The most requested work in Aigle
Villa garden maintenance
Mowing, weeding, shrub pruning, removal of green waste: a regular visit keeps a villa garden tidy without taking up every weekend. Depending on exposure and soil, the schedule adapts through the seasons. See garden maintenance.
Hedges
Hedges mark boundaries and shelter from wind and prying eyes. Trimming them at the right time keeps a hedge dense and even, without harming the birds that nest in it in spring. See hedge trimming.
Summer watering
With dry summers on the hillsides, an automatic irrigation system protects the lawn and plantings, and eases weeks away from home. It is programmed according to the exposure of each zone. See automatic irrigation.
Retaining walls and slope embankments
Holding back soil on sloping ground calls for a solid structure with good drainage behind it. Gabions and retaining walls can also create planted or usable terraces. See gabions and retaining walls.
Tree pruning
Fruit trees, large broadleaf trees or conifers along the edge of a plot: pruning keeps trees healthy and safe, and lets in light. It is entrusted to a professional equipped to work at height. See tree pruning and removal.
To check before certain work
Some projects are governed by rules that depend on the canton and the municipal regulations. This applies to felling trees, hedges on the property boundary and garden structures such as a pergola, a shelter, a wall or a pool. Check with the commune before you start. The professional who contacts you can also advise on the steps to take.
Making a request
- You describe your project online.
- A professional gardener and landscape gardener in the region contacts you and visits the garden if needed.
- You receive a free quote and are free to accept it or not.
Request a quote takes a few minutes.
Around Aigle
Depending on where your garden is, also see the pages for Ormont-Dessous, Monthey and Collombey-Muraz. For an overview, see the page on gardeners in the canton of Vaud or all areas covered.
Frequently asked questions
When should hedges be trimmed in Aigle?
The mild climate allows trimming for much of the year, but autumn and late winter work well. Avoid the spring nesting season. A gardener will know how to adapt the calendar to your type of hedge.
My garden is on a slope: what can be done about it?
You can hold back the soil with low walls, gabions or retaining walls, create terraces and plant species that bind the soil. Drainage is essential to prevent landslips. The professional assesses the terrain on site.
Do I need to water a lot in summer?
On hillside soils and sunny exposures, yes, watering quickly becomes necessary. An automatic system and mulching of the beds reduce the need and save time. A gardener can plan the installation.
Are late frosts a risk?
Near the lake and on the plain they are less frequent, but they remain possible the closer you get to the foot of the Prealps. Wait before planting fragile species, or protect them with horticultural fleece.
Is the quote really free?
Yes, the quote is free and without obligation. The gardener and landscape gardener in your region contacts you, inspects the garden if necessary, and you then decide freely what happens next.