Finding a gardener in Renens often means looking for someone who knows gardens of every size: a villa garden, the grounds of a co-owned building, a terrace or a small green space between two blocks. A professional landscape gardener from the area can handle routine upkeep as well as restoration or new creation. You describe your work, your request is passed on to them, and they get back to you.
Climate and terrain in Renens
Renens lies in the Lausanne west, on the Vaud plateau, a short distance from the shores of Lake Geneva. The climate is that of the Lake Geneva region: fairly mild winters, hot summers and a rather long growing season. The lake softens the whole picture, though it does not protect against every spring frost, which are more common here than right by the water.
The soil, of moraine origin, is often compact and clayey. In spring it stays heavy and cold; in summer it hardens and cracks. The plants that thrive here are those chosen for this type of soil and set in loosened earth enriched with organic matter.
The commune is highly urbanised, with districts transformed by new buildings. Many gardens are therefore recent and modest in size, sometimes laid on backfill or above car parks. In that case, the quality of the soil and the drainage deserve particular attention.
The gardening year in Renens
Spring
Once the ground is neither frozen nor waterlogged, it is time to clear the beds, prune shrubs that flower in summer and scarify the lawn. In clay soil, avoid walking on wet ground: it compacts and takes a long time to open up again. Late frosts remain possible; tender plants should wait a little before going out.
Summer
Heat and dry spells harden the soil. Deep, widely spaced watering is better than small daily amounts, and mulching limits evaporation. Mowing is set higher than in spring to protect the lawn. It is also the right time to trim hedges of young growth, once the first flush of growth is over.
Autumn
The ideal season for planting trees, shrubs and hedges, as the soil is still warm and the rain returns. Fallen leaves are raked up so they do not smother the lawn, bare patches are reseeded and the beds are prepared. Autumn is also the time for light pruning and earthworks before winter.
Winter
The garden rests. Depending on the year, frost can halt work, but mild spells allow you to prune fruit and ornamental trees, clean tools and plan the spring projects. Waterlogged clay soil should not be worked: it is better to wait for it to drain.
The most requested work in Renens
Garden maintenance
For villas and co-owned properties alike, regular visits stop the garden from deteriorating. Weeding, pruning, leaf clearing, seasonal care: everything is agreed with the professional according to the size of the plot. See the garden maintenance page.
Lawn mowing and care
On heavy soil, lawns compact and turn mossy easily. Aeration, sanding, reseeding and a mowing frequency suited to the Lake Geneva climate help keep it dense. Find out more: lawn mowing and care.
Hedge trimming
Hedges of thuja, cherry laurel or hornbeam mark out many neighbourhood gardens. Regular trimming keeps them dense and stops them growing too tall close to the neighbour. See hedge trimming.
Garden creation
In new districts, the garden often has to be created entirely: soil, planting, paths, lawn. The choice of plants must take account of compact soil and sometimes dry summers. See garden creation.
Timber or stone terrace
When space is limited, the terrace becomes the outdoor living room. Timber or stone, the choice depends on exposure, the upkeep you want and the base. See timber or stone terrace.
Automatic irrigation
For gardens that cannot be watered by hand, notably when you are away in summer, an irrigation system avoids waste and looks after the plants. See automatic irrigation.
To check before certain work
Some work depends on rules that vary by canton and by the commune’s regulations. This is the case for felling a tree, hedges planted on a property boundary and garden structures such as a pergola, a shelter, a wall or a pool. Check with the commune before you begin. The professional who contacts you can guide you on the steps to take.
Making a request
- You describe your work online: type of garden, what you would like, your constraints.
- A professional landscape gardener from the area contacts you and, if necessary, comes to see the garden.
- You receive a free quote and remain free to accept it or not.
To get started: request a quote.
Around Renens
For work in other communes, see the canton page: gardener in the canton of Vaud. You will also find the list of all areas covered.
Frequently asked questions
What types of garden are found in Renens?
You find villa gardens, green spaces of co-owned buildings, terraces and landscaping in recent districts. Each has its own constraints: size, exposure, soil quality. The gardener adapts upkeep and planting to these conditions.
Is upkeep of a co-owned property possible in Renens?
Yes. You can request regular upkeep of the green spaces of a co-owned property: mowing, pruning, weeding, seasonal care. The content and frequency are agreed with the professional in the quote.
When should I create or replant a garden in Renens?
Autumn is a very good time to plant, as the soil is still warm. Spring also suits, as soon as the ground is neither frozen nor waterlogged. Earthworks can be done outside periods of frost.
How does Renens’s clay soil affect the garden?
Compact moraine soil holds water in winter and hardens in summer. It should therefore be loosened, enriched with organic matter and planted with species that cope with it. A gardener can advise you according to your plot.
Do I need permission to fell a tree in Renens?
It may depend on the communal regulations and the canton. Check with the commune before any work. The landscape gardener who contacts you can guide you on the steps to take.