What Krumme does

Dietrich Krumme Naturgärten is a private, founder-owned landscape design and construction company established in 1995 by master gardener Dietrich Krumme, headquartered at Hartumer Straße 2 in Hille-Rothenuffeln, Germany. The firm specializes in natural garden design, with core offerings spanning full garden construction, natural swimming ponds (Naturschwimmteich) built with a central swimming zone and double-sized plant-filtered compensation zone, gravity-built dry stone walls up to three meters in height, ornamental grass gardens, privacy screens, terraces, vegetable gardens, and tree care using rope-assisted climbing. Differentiated methodologies include the proprietary 'New German Style' planting system (dense perennial/grass/bulb beds adapted from North American prairie gardens for North German conditions) and Feng Shui-based garden harmonization underpinned by Krumme's Diplom Feng Shui-Berater FSS certification from a Swiss school. A 24/7 publicly accessible demonstration garden (Schaugarten) at the headquarters functions as both product showcase and lead-generation asset.

The business operates on a direct field sales go-to-market: every engagement begins with an on-site consultation between the customer and the master gardener to define scope (new design, redesign, care, or maintenance) and budget, followed by project-based delivery by an in-house team of landscape gardeners plus specialists (e.g., Andre Schwenker for tree care, Birgit Warning for landscape planning, Niklas Grübner and Florian Kuberkiewicz for lighting, Achim Warning as foreman). Services are limited to an approximately 80km radius around Hille-Rothenuffeln, with conventional pool construction subcontracted to Frenz-Schwimmbadbau (Minden) under a referral partnership. The primary customer segment is residential property owners seeking low-maintenance, insect-friendly, drought-resistant natural gardens; a secondary public-sector stream serves Gemeinde Hille through roundabout and roadside planting projects, and a small education segment attends paid annual pruning courses and community Feng Shui lectures.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through professional services fees on construction and design projects, with pricing varying by scope, materials, and site conditions and not publicly disclosed; minor ancillary income comes from €30/person pruning courses capped at 20 participants and fee-based Feng Shui consulting. The company is privately held with no external investment, no parent or subsidiary structure, and operates as a regional craft-services business dependent on founder expertise, local reputation, word-of-mouth referrals, and a curated set of complementary materials and services suppliers (e.g., Fa. Mielke for PVC pond lining, Schreiber-Baustoffe for stone, Schlosserei Uphoff for Corten steel, DKM-Elektro for lighting).

Name

Krumme

Legal name

Dietrich Krumme Naturgärten

Website

https://krumme-naturgaerten.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dietrich Krumme Naturgärten is a privately held, founder-owned landscaping firm in Hille-Rothenuffeln, Germany, founded in 1995, specializing in natural garden design and construction — including natural swimming ponds, dry stone walls, and Feng Shui-based gardens — serving residential property owners and local municipalities within an 80km radius.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Native, Pollinator & Drought-Tolerant Garden Installations (HSAIAFAL), Landscape Maintenance Plans & Post-Installation Care (Establishment Services) (HSAIABAL), Irrigation Systems Installation & Maintenance (IMAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Landscape garden design
• Natural swimming ponds
• Garden construction services
• Dry stone walls
• Feng shui consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Hille

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Garden Design and Construction Services: Full-service landscape garden design and construction. Services include natural swimming ponds, dry stone walls, terraces, fencing, lawn areas, planting, garden lighting, water features, and complete garden makeovers. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for design and construction services. Pricing varies by project scope, site conditions, and materials selected.
2. Education and Training Courses: The company offers paid cutting courses (Schnittkurs) for trees, shrubs, perennials, and roses held on Saturdays in February. Course fee is 30 EUR per person, limited to 20 participants. Theoretical and practical instruction is provided.
3. Feng Shui Consulting and Lectures: Dietrich Krumme conducts evening lectures on Feng Shui in gardens, offered in collaboration with local cultural associations and community centers. Separate fee-based Feng Shui consulting services are available for private garden harmonization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dietrich Krumme Naturgärten is a full-service landscape design and construction company that creates natural gardens for residential property owners. Core services include natural swimming pond construction, dry stone walls built on the gravity principle, the proprietary 'New German Style' planting methodology, Feng Shui-based garden harmonization, tree care, terraces, privacy screens, garden lighting, and vegetable/herb gardens. All services are delivered on-site at customer properties within an approximately 80km radius of the Hille-Rothenuffeln operational base.

Product overview

Dietrich Krumme Naturgärten is a full-service landscaping company founded in 1995, offering garden design, construction, and maintenance services. The core offerings include garden construction (Gartenbau) with various specialties such as natural swimming ponds (Naturschwimmteich), pool construction, Feng Shui garden design, and the company's signature 'New German Style' planting approach. Additional services include tree care (Baumpflege), pruning courses (Schnittkurse), and a public show garden (Schaugarten). The company also provides educational content through its Tips & Tricks section covering organic gardening, herb cultivation, and seasonal garden care. The product portfolio spans from garden construction and specialized plantings to educational workshops and demonstration gardens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• New German Style: A planting philosophy developed by Krumme combining perennials, grasses, and bulbs in dense, diverse arrangements that are insect-friendly, drought-resistant, low-maintenance, and cost-effective.

Products and services

• Gartenbau (Garden Design and Construction) Full-service garden design and construction including natural gardens, prairie gardens, privacy screens, dry stone walls, terraces, courtyard design, vegetable gardens, fruit and berry cultivation, front gardens, and garden lighting for residential property owners.
• Naturschwimmteich (Natural Swimming Pond) Natural swimming ponds built with a central swimming zone and a compensation zone (double the swimming area) planted with water-filtering plants, creating a self-cleaning ecosystem without chlorine. The pond is lined with 2mm PVC foil in grey color and is suitable for residential properties.
• Poolbau (Pool Construction) Conventional pool construction in collaboration with Frenz-Schwimmbadbau from Minden, available as single-basin systems or masonry Styrofoam block systems, with options for heat pumps and solar panels.
• Feng Shui Garten (Feng Shui Garden Design) Garden design based on Chinese harmonization principles following natural laws (the five elements: wood, fire, water, earth, metal; compass-based polarity; spatial harmony), including lectures and consulting services on Feng Shui in the garden for residential and commercial outdoor spaces.
• New German Style Bepflanzung (New German Style Planting) A dense, diverse planting style combining perennials, grasses, and bulbs inspired by North American prairie gardens, adapted for North German conditions. The style is insect-friendly, drought-resistant, low-maintenance, long-lasting, and cost-effective.
• Schnittkurse (Pruning Courses) Annual paid pruning courses for trees, shrubs, perennials, and roses taught by Andre Schwenker and Dietrich Krumme. Held on Saturdays in February, limited to 20 participants, priced at 30 EUR per person, with theoretical and practical instruction.
• Baumpflege (Tree Care) Tree pruning and removal services using either aerial work platforms or rope-assisted climbing techniques, performed by specialist Andre Schwenker for residential and public clients.
• Trockenmauern (Dry Stone Walls) Gravity-built dry stone walls using natural stone materials, constructed wider at the base than at the top to provide stability up to three meters in height without concrete or drainage. Suitable as seat walls, low seat installations, or slope reinforcement.
• Gräsergarten (Ornamental Grass Garden) Garden design featuring ornamental grasses that bring movement and lightness to gardens, maintaining aesthetics from late summer through February, suitable for modern architecture or lush prairie gardens.
• Sichtschutzwände (Privacy Screens) Modern privacy screen solutions using stone or metal materials, including combinations of Corten steel walls, gabions, and planted hedges for aesthetic and durable property boundaries.
• Gemüseanbau (Vegetable Gardening) Vegetable cultivation services including raised beds from metal, wood, or dry stone walls, traditional kitchen gardens, and integration of vegetables and berries into ornamental gardens.

Quantifiable outcome

• Natural swimming pond lining lasts approximately 20 years before requiring renewal of the complete inlay (foil, gravel, and plants).
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Frenz-Schwimmbadbau (Minden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPool construction partnership for building concrete swimming pools. When customers prefer a conventional pool over a natural swimming pond, Krumme-Naturgärten collaborates with Frenz-Schwimmbadbau from Minden for the pool construction element of the project. This partnership extends the company's service offering to customers who want a pool rather than a natural swimming pond.
• Schlosserei Uphoff (Hille-Unterlübbe)minorOthersRecommended metalwork and Corten steel supplier for modern privacy walls and decorative metal elements. Schlosserei Uphoff is recommended by Krumme-Naturgärten as a good source for metal or Corten steel walls. Contact: 05734 / 935 70.
• Schreiber-Baustoffe (Minden)minorOthersRecommended building materials supplier for gabion baskets (25cm width), paving and natural stone materials. Schreiber-Baustoffe at Hämelstraße/Ecke Stemmer Landstraße in Minden (Tel. 0571 / 975 930) is recommended for stone and paving materials.
• BTB Brinkmann / Brinkmann Transporte (Hille-Oberlübbe)minorOthersRecommended logistics and materials supplier for natural stones for dry stone walls and gabions, as well as gravel and loose bulk materials. Contact: 05734 / 21 60.
• Wendelin Niederberger (Swiss Feng Shui Expert)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Feng Shui expert with whom Krumme-Naturgärten has co-hosted multiple Feng Shui in the Garden lectures. Krumme-Naturgärten has collaborated with Niederberger on at least two public lectures. The partnership involves joint educational events rather than commercial project work.
• Fa. Mielke (Minden, Westf.)minorOthersPVC foil supplier for natural swimming pond lining. Krumme-Naturgärten uses 2mm PVC foil from Fa. Mielke in Minden for lining natural swimming ponds. The foil is available in grey color to minimize the appearance of algae.
• DKM-Elektro (Rothenuffeln)minorOthersRecommended electrical contractor for garden lighting installations. DKM-Elektro from Rothenuffeln supplies and installs Moonlight garden lamps in the region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Gardena GmbH: Leading European brand for residential garden tools, irrigation systems, and smart gardening technology (part of Husqvarna Group). An ecosystem supplier to Krumme's customer base rather than a direct competitor, addressing the DIY end of garden maintenance where Krumme's services compete for the same household gardening budget.
• Wolf-Garten GmbH: German garden tool and equipment brand with a heritage in professional-grade cutting, planting, and soil-care tools. Addresses the DIY gardening segment adjacent to Krumme's professional services market, and indirectly relevant because Wolf-Garten tools are the type of equipment Krumme-trained gardeners and DIY course attendees use.

Direct peers

• Naturagart GmbH: German specialist in natural swimming ponds (Naturpools/Schwimmteiche) and natural garden design with self-cleaning biological water systems. Direct comparable to Krumme-Naturgärten's natural swimming pond offering, with a larger national footprint and broader product range but similar self-cleaning-ecosystem technology philosophy.
• Biotop Landschafts- und Schwimmteichbau GmbH: Austrian natural swimming pond and landscape construction specialist focused on self-cleaning biological pond systems. Directly comparable in technical approach (natural pool ecosystems, sloped terrain expertise) to Krumme-Naturgärten, but serves the Austrian/Central European market rather than western Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Bauhaus AG: European DIY and home/garden retail chain operating specialist centers across Germany. Addresses overlapping end-customer needs (gardening supplies, outdoor materials, plants) but at retail scale and without comparable design-build or specialty pond construction services.
• Dehner GmbH & Co. KG: Germany's largest garden center chain with full assortments of plants, garden equipment, and outdoor products. Operates in the same end-customer market (residential gardeners) as Krumme but at massive scale through retail, with no comparable specialty in construction, natural swimming ponds, or Feng Shui consulting.
• Hornbach Baumarkt AG: Major German/European DIY home improvement and garden retail chain. Competes for the same residential customer wallet share on plants, garden materials, and outdoor living products but offers no installation, design, or specialty landscaping services comparable to Krumme's full-service construction offerings.

Emerging players

• Staudengärtnerei Gaißmayer GmbH & Co. KG: German perennial plant nursery and garden design specialist in Baden-Württemberg promoting naturalistic, insect-friendly, drought-resistant perennial plantings. Shares Krumme's 'New German Style' philosophy of prairie-inspired perennial combinations and low-input ecological gardening, though operating from a nursery/retail model rather than full-service construction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 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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