Bacher Garten-Center

Name

Bacher Garten-Center

Legal name

Bacher Garten-Center AG

Website

https://bacher-gartencenter.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Garden Center Retail

NAICS

Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424), Florists (45931)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Plants, Seeds & Nursery Retail (Garden Centers) (CRAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patio & Outdoor Furniture Retail (Seating, Dining, Umbrellas) (CRAIAIAF), Native, Pollinator & Drought-Tolerant Garden Installations (HSAIAFAL), Seasonal Color & Flower Rotation (Spring/Fall Plantings) (HSAIAFAE), Greenhouse Herb & Microgreens Production (Culinary Herbs, Microgreens) (AFAGAHAC)

Keywords

• Garden center retail
• Plant nursery services
• Garden furniture sales
• Landscape design services
• Indoor plant greening

Headquarters

HQ city

Langnau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Plant and Garden Product Sales: The primary revenue stream comes from selling plants (seasonal plants, indoor plants, garden plants, herbs, vegetables, berries, garden bonsai), garden containers/pots, garden furniture, decoration items, and garden supplies. Products are sold through the physical retail location and online shop.
2. Garden Furniture and Outdoor Living Products: Sales of high-end garden furniture including tables, loungers, chairs, sun umbrellas (Glatz brand), pergolas (Sheltec), and Lafuma Mobilier products. Premium brands positioned for outdoor living.
3. Professional Services (Indoor Greening, Terrace Design): Comprehensive service offerings including indoor plant design and maintenance for businesses, terrace design and landscaping services, planting and repotting services, and garden maintenance. Services are quoted and delivered by professional teams.
4. Gourmet and Specialty Food Products: Sale of gourmet foods including fine oils, vinegars, pasta, teas (Sirocco), chocolates, spirits, and gift baskets through the retail store.
5. Gift Vouchers and Gift Boxes: Sale of gift vouchers and curated gift baskets containing gourmet products, making them suitable for employee and customer gifts.
6. Floristry Services: Custom floral arrangements for occasions including weddings, creative arrangements, and subscription flower delivery services (Floristik Abo) for offices, hotels, and private customers.
7. Café Operations: On-site café serving beverages including specialty teas from Sirocco. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00-18:00 and Saturday 9:00-16:30.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bacher Garten-Center is a regional Swiss garden center that sells plants (seasonal plants, herbs, vegetables, garden bonsai, fruit, berries, indoor plants), plant containers, garden furniture, irrigation systems, gourmet foods, and gift items through a physical store, online shop, and delivery service. It also delivers professional services including terrace design, corporate indoor greening, repotting, and ongoing garden/terrace maintenance for both residential and business customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Saisonpflanzen (Seasonal Plants) Year-round selection of seasonal plants including ornamental grasses, evergreens, and summer flowers suitable for garden and balcony planting.
• Kräuter und Setzlinge (Herbs and Seedlings) Organic vegetable seedlings and annual/perennial herbs including Asian, Italian, and specialty varieties, plus over 50 tomato varieties and 50+ pepper varieties.
• Gehölze und Stauden (Woody Plants and Perennials) Perennial plants including shrubs, deciduous and evergreen trees, roses, ornamental grasses, and perennials sourced from the partner nursery Rusterholz.
• Gartenbonsai (Garden Bonsai) Japanese garden bonsai and solitary trees including Japanese maples and shaped ornamental trees for terraces and gardens.
• Obst und Beeren (Fruit and Berries) Container-suitable fruit trees and berries including columnar apples, columnar cherries, dwarf fruit trees, espalier fruit, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, currants, and blackberries.
• Zimmerpflanzen (Indoor Plants) Indoor plants, solitary plants, decorative containers, leaf plants, and accessories for creating green indoor spaces.
• Gartenmöbel (Garden Furniture) Garden furniture assortment including tables, loungers, chairs, Glatz premium Swiss sun umbrellas, Sheltec pergolas, and Lafuma Mobilier relaxation chairs.
• Floristik (Floristry) Creative floral arrangements, wreaths, decorations, wedding floristry, and flower subscription (Floristik Abo) for offices, hotels, practices, and private homes.
• Gourmet / Feinkost (Gourmet / Fine Food) Fine food assortment including Goba specialties, Neuenschwander international delicacies, Sirocco organic teas, wines, spirits, oils, vinegars, and gift baskets.
• Deko und Accessoires (Decor and Accessories) Decorations and accessories including weatherproof lanterns, pottery, artificial flowers, candles, textiles, and nature decorations.
• Geschenkideen (Gift Ideas / Gift Vouchers) Gift products including gourmet gift baskets, gift vouchers, Panier des Sens body care products, and Greenbury leather bags.
• Pflanzgefässe (Plant Containers) Largest container selection in the region, featuring Swisspearl, Metallico, Sarnavert, Jaco, Impruneta, and custom containers, plus raised beds for vegetables.
• Bewässerung (Irrigation) Irrigation products and systems including watering cans, garden hoses, Gardena irrigation computers, Blumat drip systems, sprinklers, and automatic irrigation installation.
• Bio Pflanzenschutz (Biological Plant Protection) Biological pest control products including Multikraft plant strengtheners, Andermatt beneficial insects, Neudorff biological pesticides, and Hauert organic fertilizers.
• Pflanzenstärkung (Plant Strengthening) Effective microorganisms and plant strengthening products including Multikraft Roots and Urban Jungle for healthy root growth and natural plant defense; FiBL-approved for organic farming.
• Terrassengestaltung (Terrace Design) Full-service terrace design including planning, execution, and maintenance, with access to a 1,300 m² plant display garden of Japanese maples and shaped ornamental trees.
• Terrassen-/Gartenunterhalt (Terrace and Garden Maintenance) Professional maintenance including seasonal preparation, plant care, floor cleaning, watering system installation, and annual care subscriptions.
• Innenbegrünung (Indoor Greening) Full-service indoor planting for living spaces and businesses, including planning, planting, and plant care. Serves corporate clients such as Atupri, Küry Automobile, Savoy Hotel Zürich, Pargarge, Selectchemie, and Wache AG.
• Umtopfservice (Repotting Service) Professional repotting and planting service for containers, including substrate, drainage, and fertilization for long-lasting plant health.
• Lieferservice (Delivery Service) Delivery service for purchases including heavy plants and containers to homes, with optional professional planting and assembly and packaging disposal.
• Online Shop E-commerce platform for purchasing plants, products, and gift vouchers online at gartencentershop.ch.
• Café On-site café serving beverages, teas (including Sirocco specialty teas), and light refreshments. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00-18:00 and Saturday 9:00-16:30.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved memory performance by 20% when plants are present in work environments
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• RusterholzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRusterholz is the primary plant production partner operating in Oberrieden. They produce on 20,000 square meters of container area and a 14-hectare tree nursery, supplying trees, shrubs, garden and terrace plants, and balcony greening plants to Bacher. This partnership ensures Swiss-sourced perennial plants and woody plants for the garden center.
• RusterholzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey supplier of hardy garden plants and container-suitable plants. Their production capacity of 20,000m2 container area and 14 hectares of tree nursery supports Bacher's product range.
• GlatzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium Swiss sun umbrella brand where Bacher is a Glatz Premium Händler (premium dealer). The partnership includes nearly the entire Glatz product range on display with professional consultation on model and fabric selection.
• SheltecmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSheltec supplies terrace coverings and pergolas featuring elegant, stable, and durable designs in aluminum lamella or fabric options. Bacher displays selected models year-round with consultation directly through Sheltec.
• Lafuma MobiliermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench relaxation furniture brand specializing in multi-position reclining chairs originally developed in 1962. Bacher offers Lafuma patio and terrace furniture collections featuring comfort, durability, and versatility.
• SwisspearlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss manufacturer of extremely durable outdoor containers with 5-year warranty, frost resistance, and color/UV stability. Available in various shapes and sizes with RAL colors on order.
• MetallicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium Swiss-made container brand featuring square, round, and fountain designs for individual garden and outdoor space design. Combines Swiss design with natural aesthetics.
• MultikraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of biological plant strengthening products including Multikraft Roots (effective microorganisms for soil health) and Urban Jungle (plant strengthening for indoor plants). Products are FiBL-approved for organic farming.
• Andermatt BiocontrolmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of biological pest control products (beneficial insects) for natural plant protection solutions.
• NeudorffmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer of biological plant protection products and growing media supplements.
• HauertcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss manufacturer of organic fertilizers for gardens and professional use, including Ha-Ras lawn fertilizers.
• BiosphereminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of Alpenkompost (Alpine compost) for sustainable soil improvement.
• NeuenschwandermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFine food specialist with 60+ years of experience sourcing unique products from small traditional producers worldwide. Supplies olive oils, vinegars, pasta, rice, preserved vegetables, teas, chocolates, and spirits for the gourmet department.
• SiroccominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium tea and herbal specialist producing natural and organic teas available in the café and for purchase in 20-box sets.
• Panier des SensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench body care brand offering natural soaps, hand creams, shower gels, body lotions, and perfumes free from parabens, silicones, and aluminum.
• GreenburyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeather goods brand producing bags in natural, high-quality leather with antique leather look. Bacher is an official Greenbury brand store.
• GobaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss specialty food producer offering jams (Konfi), liqueurs, Nidelzeltli, syrups, and other delicacies with character and quality craftsmanship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• gartencenter.ch: Swiss online-focused garden retail platform selling plants, garden furniture, and accessories across Switzerland. Direct competition on price, range, and convenience, particularly for e-commerce customers served by Bacher's own gartencentershop.ch.
• Gartencenter Daepp: Long-established Swiss garden center near Bern combining retail plants, garden furniture, gift shop, and café. Comparable one-stop garden center format with strong regional brand heritage.
• Landi: Swiss agricultural cooperative network running garden centers ('Landi Gartencenter') across German-speaking Switzerland. Overlaps directly with Bacher on plants, garden supplies, and seasonal assortments but operates through a multi-site co-op model.
• Mägert Gartencenter: Swiss premium garden center in Baar with a similar mix of plants, garden furniture, accessories, and consulting services targeting the Greater Zurich / Central Switzerland market. Closest head-to-head competitor in size, positioning, and customer base.

Regional players

• Pflanzen-Kölle: German family-run garden center chain with strong plant expertise, café, and lifestyle departments. Conceptually very similar to Bacher's one-stop retail-plus-services-plus-lifestyle model, but operates in Germany.
• Bellaflora: Austrian garden center chain with full-service plant retail, garden furniture, and seasonal departments. Closely comparable concept and category mix; competes in Austria rather than Switzerland.
• Dehner: Germany's largest garden center chain with very deep plant, garden furniture, and lifestyle assortment. Comparable one-stop garden center concept but operating primarily in DACH markets rather than competing head-to-head in Langnau.

Broad incumbents

• Hornbach Schweiz: Swiss arm of the German DIY big-box chain with broad garden, plant, and outdoor furniture assortments. Larger, lower-priced competitor with multi-site footprint but less specialist plant expertise.
• OBI Schweiz: Swiss operations of the European DIY chain offering garden plants, outdoor furniture, and landscaping materials alongside broader home improvement. Broad incumbent competing on convenience and price rather than specialist curation.

Others

• Hauert: Swiss manufacturer of organic and mineral fertilizers (including the Ha-Ras line) sold through Bacher. Ecosystem participant and supplier rather than direct retailer, but shapes the Swiss biological gardening category Bacher promotes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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