Gärten und mehr

What Gärten und mehr does

Gärten und mehr AG is a privately held, family-owned garden construction and landscaping company headquartered in Lütisburg-Station, St. Gallen, Switzerland, founded in 1986 (per firmographic data) and operating under the leadership of owner Werner Looser (VR-Präsident) and co-owner Veronika Looser. The company delivers end-to-end garden services — from initial consultation and 3D visualization through construction (terraces, pools, water features, plantings) to year-round maintenance — to private homeowners in the Toggenburg-Fürstenland-St. Gallen region of Eastern Switzerland. It employs over 40 qualified professionals including certified master gardeners, certified swimming pond builders (SVBP), arborists, foremen, and apprentices, and is a co-founder of the ausLeidenschaft AKADEMIE industry academy.

The core product portfolio spans three service pillars: (1) Garden Planning and Construction, covering consultation, building permits, visualization, terraces, small works, and tennis court construction; (2) Water Features, including pools, biopools, swimming ponds (Schwimmteich), bathing fountains, and renovation — supported by partnerships with Swisspool and Swissteich; and (3) Garden Maintenance, including year-round care, a subscription-based offering (Gartenpflege im Abo), pool service, tree care (Baumpflege), mowing robots, and winter services. Complementary product sales include barrel saunas, Flammengrill outdoor grills, and Pflanzgefässe plant containers, in partnership with Terrassentraum.

The business model combines project-based professional services revenue (custom-quoted design and construction) with recurring subscription revenue (maintenance contracts) and minor hardware sales. Go-to-market is sales-led, direct, and geography-bound: customers reach the company via website, phone (071 931 20 88), or email, and projects require on-site consultation. The company markets through an active blog, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok), an inspiration brochure, trade show participation (Giardina 2025), and paid digital advertising on Google, Meta, LinkedIn and TikTok. There is no proprietary software platform, no AI capabilities, no external investors, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Gärten und mehr

Legal name

Gärten & mehr AG

Website

https://gaertenundmehr.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gärten und mehr AG is a family-owned Swiss garden construction and landscaping company in Lütisburg-Station (St. Gallen) that designs, builds, and maintains custom gardens, pools, biopools, terraces, and outdoor living features for private homeowners across the Toggenburg-Fürstenland region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

akta.pro primary industry

Native, Pollinator & Drought-Tolerant Garden Installations (HSAIAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lawn Aeration & Overseeding (Core Aeration, Seeding) (HSAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Garden planning services
• Landscape construction
• Garden maintenance
• Natural swimming ponds
• Biopool installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lütisburg-Station

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Garden Design & Construction: Project-based revenue from custom garden design, planning, and construction services including pools, terraces, water features, and plantings. One-time project fees.
2. Garden Maintenance (Gartenpflege im Abo): Recurring subscription-style maintenance contracts delivering year-round garden care including mowing, hedge cutting, pool service, tree care, and winter services.
3. Product Sales: Sale of complementary garden products including saunas, plant containers (Pflanzgefässe), and Flammengrill outdoor grills.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gärten und mehr delivers full-lifecycle garden services for private homeowners in Eastern Switzerland, covering initial consultation, design visualisation, building-permit handling, garden and terrace construction, installation of natural water features (pools, Biopools, Schwimmteiche), plantings, and year-round maintenance including a subscription option (Gartenpflege im Abo). The firm also sells complementary physical products such as barrel saunas, Flammengrill outdoor grills, and decorative Pflanzgefässe, and constructs ancillary features like tennis courts.

Product overview

Gärten und mehr is a garden landscaping company offering comprehensive garden services. The core offerings include Gartenplanung (garden planning with consultation, visualization, and building permits), Gartenbau (garden construction with terraces and modifications), and Gartenpflege (year-round maintenance including pool service, tree care, mowing robots, and winter services). Their product portfolio encompasses Wasser (water features including pools, biopools, Schwimmteiche/swimming ponds, and bathing fountains), Terrassen (terrace construction), and specialized Products like Sauna (barrel saunas), Flammengrill (Swiss grills), and Pflanzgefässe (plant containers). The company also offers niche services such as Tennisplatzbau (tennis court construction) and serves the Toggenburg-Fürstenland region in Eastern Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gartenplanung (Garden Planning) Consultation-based garden planning service for private homeowners, including creative concept design, visualisation, and handling of building permits to lay the groundwork for a garden build project.
• Gartenbau (Garden Construction) Project-based garden construction service for private customers using durable materials, covering earthworks, plantings, structural features, and modifications to existing gardens.
• Gartenpflege im Abo (Garden Maintenance Subscription) Subscription-based recurring maintenance service for private gardens covering mowing, hedge trimming, planting care, and seasonal upkeep on a year-round schedule.
• Gartenpflege (Garden Maintenance) Year-round garden care service for private customers including regular maintenance visits, lawn and hedge care, and seasonal support.
• Wasser / Pool / Biopool / Schwimmteich (Water Features) Design, installation, and renovation of water features for private gardens, including pools, biopools with natural water treatment, natural swimming ponds (Schwimmteiche), and bathing fountains (Badebrunnen).
• Terrassen (Terraces) Design and construction of residential terraces as part of garden build projects, intended for outdoor living extensions of private homes.
• Baumpflege (Tree Care) Professional tree care service delivered by certified arborists, covering pruning, maintenance, and health management of trees on private properties.
• Pool-Service Pool maintenance and cleaning service for residential pools, ensuring consistent water quality and equipment upkeep.
• Mähroboter (Mowing Robots) Supply and installation of automated lawn mowing robots for residential gardens as a hands-off alternative to manual lawn care.
• Winterdienst (Winter Services) Winter maintenance service for private properties covering snow clearing and ice management to ensure safe passage on pathways and driveways.
• Pflanzen (Planting) Plant selection and installation service supplying and planting a variety of garden plants including solitary plants as part of new or renovated residential gardens.
• Tennisplatzbau (Tennis Court Construction) Niche construction service for private residential tennis courts, delivered as part of larger garden build projects.
• Sauna Sale of barrel saunas designed for garden installation, offered as a complementary lifestyle product alongside garden build projects.
• Flammengrill Sale of Flammengrill outdoor grills, a premium Swiss-made product featured in the company's garden design projects.
• Pflanzgefässe (Plant Containers) Sale of decorative plant containers and vessels for garden design, supplied as part of planting installations and standalone purchases.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ausLeidenschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2025Gärten und mehr is a co-founder of the ausLeidenschaft AKADEMIE, an academy focused on garden design education and industry knowledge sharing. This strategic partnership positions Gärten und mehr as a thought leader in the Swiss garden and landscaping sector.
• SwisspoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwisspool provides pool technology and solutions integrated into Gärten und mehr's garden construction projects. Featured in multiple completed projects including Infinity Chromstahlpool and pool renovation projects with salt electrolysis systems.
• SwissteichcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwissteich is a network of certified swimming pond builders (SVBP members) specializing in biopools and natural swimming ponds. Gärten und mehr partners with Swissteich for natural water feature installations across multiple project types including Biopool Plus, Biopool-Plus in Hanglage, and swimming pond constructions.
• TerrassentraumcoreTechnology or IntegrationTerrassentraum specializes in terrace design and outdoor living solutions. Partnered on projects featuring expanded outdoor living spaces and terrace redesigns, complementing Gärten und mehr's garden construction services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acres Wild Garden Design & Build: Boutique UK landscape design and build firm offering tailored garden creation for private clients. Similar high-touch, premium residential focus and project-led engagement style.
• The Garden Company: UK-based landscape design and build company delivering bespoke residential gardens including water features. Comparable operating model with project-based design/construction plus ongoing maintenance services.
• Topham Landscape Design & Build: UK landscape design and construction company serving private clients in the South East. Comparable bespoke garden design/build service offering with regional concentration.
• Bowles & Wyer: UK-based full-service landscape design, build, and maintenance firm serving high-end residential clients. Highly comparable business model—end-to-end garden creation and ongoing care—with a similar premium regional focus.

Broad incumbents

• Notcutts Garden Centres: UK garden centre chain offering plants, garden products and selected landscaping services. Broader incumbent with adjacent offerings—comparable only at the edges, primarily via plants/garden products rather than bespoke construction.
• Hillier Nurseries: Established UK garden centre operator with landscape services and plant production. Broader incumbent in the gardening space—overlap is in landscape design and garden retail/supply, though its centre of gravity is retail rather than bespoke construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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