Woodtli AG Gartenbau

What Woodtli AG Gartenbau does

Woodtli AG Gartenbau is a Swiss Aktiengesellschaft headquartered in Bern, founded in 1874, that provides garden construction (Gartenbau), ongoing garden maintenance (Gartenpflege), and project consultation (Beratung) to private residential customers, businesses, and public-sector clients across the Canton of Bern. The company is privately held, employs 17 people, and operates under a flat organisational hierarchy led by Managing Director Daniel Witschi with Fabian Bosshard as Deputy Managing Director and Project Manager. Services are delivered entirely by in-house teams using a modern machinery fleet, with a formal apprenticeship programme that takes on at least two Gärtner/in EFZ apprentices per year in the Garten- und Landschaftsbau trade.

The business operates three distinct revenue streams: one-time project-based contracts for new garden installations and redesigns (structured as unit-price, global-price, or flat-rate contracts under SIA 118/318 norms); recurring monthly maintenance contracts covering mowing, pruning, fertilisation, and pest management; and time-and-materials day-rate work (Regie-Arbeiten) for scope-undefined projects. Pricing is project-specific with no public rate card; the company offers a two-year plant establishment warranty only when it is also retained for maintenance, which links construction and recurring service lines. Customer acquisition is driven primarily by word-of-mouth referrals, the company website (woodtli-ag.ch), and membership in the JardinSuisse industry association, with no third-party resellers, marketplaces, or franchise channels.

Woodtli AG holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, complies with the JardinSuisse collective labour agreement (GAV), and lists partnerships with industry bodies including gemfloor.ch, SAIBRO (Swiss association for roof greening), and the Oeschberg Centre (horticultural training). Its marketed differentiators are longevity, in-house execution from design through completion, ecological practices including biological pest control, and a structured commitment to year-round employment. The firm does not disclose revenue and does not present any proprietary technology stack, software products, or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Woodtli AG Gartenbau

Legal name

Woodtli AG

Website

https://woodtli-ag.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Woodtli AG Gartenbau is a Swiss landscaping company founded in 1874 and headquartered in Bern, providing garden construction, maintenance, and consultation services to private residential and B2B clients across the Canton of Bern region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping and Garden Construction Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care (BPABADAB)

Keywords

• Garden construction
• Landscape maintenance
• Garden design
• Outdoor landscaping
• Hardscape services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Garden Construction (Neuanlagen): One-time project-based revenue from the design and construction of new garden installations, garden redesigns, and modifications. Contracts are structured as unit price contracts (Einheitspreis), global price contracts (Globalpreis), or flat-rate contracts (Pauschalpreis).
2. Garden Maintenance (Gartenpflege): Recurring maintenance contracts covering ongoing garden care services including mowing, pruning, fertilisation, and pest management. Maintenance work is typically invoiced monthly under unit price arrangements.
3. Day-Rate Work (Regie-Arbeiten): Work performed on a time-and-materials basis for projects where scope cannot be determined in advance (e.g., rough grading, modifications). Invoiced monthly based on daily reports, using day-rate pricing (Regiepreis).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Woodtli AG Gartenbau designs, builds, and maintains gardens and outdoor landscapes for private residential customers, businesses, and public institutions in the Bern region of Switzerland. The company provides full-service garden construction (new installations, redesigns, water features, pools, paving, walls, plantings), recurring garden maintenance (mowing, pruning, fertilization, pest control), and on-site consultation with cost estimation. Services are executed by in-house field teams using a modern machinery fleet, supported by an active apprenticeship programme and ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management.

Product overview

Woodtli AG Gartenbau is a Swiss landscaping company founded in 1874, offering a comprehensive portfolio of garden construction and maintenance services. The core offerings consist of Gartenbau (garden construction/landscaping), Gartenpflege (garden maintenance), Beratung (consultation), and Referenzen (project portfolio). The Gartenbau service encompasses water features and swimming pools, plantings, paths and terraces, lawns and meadows, design elements, and walls and fences. The Gartenpflege service provides plant protection, strengthening through fertilization, development through pruning, and preservation services. These services are supported by the Leistungen (services) sub-products including Mauern (walls), Abschlüsse (edgings), Beläge (paving), Treppen (stairs), Grünflächen (green areas), Wasser (water features), and Ausstattung (equipment). The company operates primarily in the Bern area serving private clients, public institutions, and B2B customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gartenbau (Garden Construction) Garden construction and landscaping services including new garden installations and renovations, covering water features, swimming pools, plantings, paths, terraces, lawns, walls, and design elements for private and commercial clients in the Bern region.
• Gartenpflege (Garden Maintenance) Recurring garden maintenance services including plant protection, strengthening through fertilization and soil improvement, pruning, and preservation of garden shapes through regular maintenance, typically invoiced monthly under unit price arrangements.
• Beratung (Garden Consultation) Garden consultation services for new projects or redesigns, including on-site assessment, idea development, and informal cost estimation for prospective private and commercial clients.
• B2B Garden Solutions (Business & Institutional Services) Dedicated B2B service offering for commercial property managers, businesses, and public institutions seeking professional garden construction and ongoing maintenance in the Bern region, accessed through a dedicated service page and contact pathway.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two-year warranty for plant growth (Anwachsen) provided only when Woodtli AG is also commissioned for garden maintenance

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JardinSuissecoreOthersJardinSuisse is the Swiss trade association for garden and landscape professionals. Woodtli AG is a member of JardinSuisse and complies with the collective labour agreement (GAV) of the green industry. JardinSuisse reference price lists are used for plant deliveries in project contracts. JardinSuisse also serves as an employer association, providing regulatory and industry standards guidance.
• gemfloor.chminorOthersListed as a partner/organisation on the Woodtli AG website. Nature of partnership is not explicitly described.
• Oeschberg Centre (Öschberg.ch)minorOthersListed as a partner/organisation on the Woodtli AG website. The Oeschberg Centre provides horticultural education and training in Switzerland.
• SAIBRO (saibro.ch)minorOthersListed as a partner/organisation on the Woodtli AG website. SAIBRO is a Swiss association for roof greening and building greenery.
• Stämpfli KommunikationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStämpfli Kommunikation (Wölflistrasse 1, 3001 Bern) is credited for the concept and design of the Woodtli AG website. This is a professional services / consulting relationship for web communications.
• Anja Wille-SchoriminorOthersAnja Wille-Schori (anjawille.com) is credited for photography on the Woodtli AG website. This is a creative services relationship for visual content.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Burri Gartenbau AG: Swiss landscape construction firm with similar offerings (Gartenbau, Gartenpflege, Bauvorhaben) and a comparable regional footprint; competes head-to-head for residential and B2B work in the Bern/Swiss Mittelland area.
• Roland Fröhlicher Gartenbau AG: Swiss Garten- und Landschaftsbau firm with comparable offerings in garden construction, maintenance, and design; competes in the same Swiss residential segment.
• Ehrat Gartenbau AG: Swiss landscape construction and maintenance firm serving private and commercial clients; directly comparable in service portfolio and Swiss-German market geography.
• Egli Gartenbau AG: Swiss mid-sized landscape construction and maintenance firm headquartered in Switzerland, offering Neu- und Umgestaltung, Gartenpflege, and B2B services — directly comparable to Woodtli AG's portfolio and Swiss-German market focus.
• Josef Bieri AG Gartenbau: Long-established Swiss landscape contractor providing garden construction, redesign, and maintenance services; comparable in scale, longevity, and Swiss private-landscape customer base.
• Stocker Gartenbau AG: Mid-sized Swiss Garten- und Landschaftsbau company with overlapping service offerings including Neuanlagen, Umänderungen, and Pflege; comparable in business model and target customers.
• Schöb Gartenbau AG: Established Swiss Garten- und Landschaftsbau company offering design, construction, and maintenance of private and public gardens; comparable in service mix, regional Swiss orientation, and family-owned operating model.

Others

• JardinSuisse (industry association): Swiss trade association for garden and landscape professionals of which Woodtli AG is a member; relevant as the industry-standards body, employer association, and reference-pricing source that shapes competitive dynamics in this market.

Regional players

• Leuthold Gartenbau AG: Swiss landscape construction firm with comparable service offering; primarily serves Zurich/Central Switzerland region, providing a relevant regional comparable for pricing and operating benchmarks.

Broad incumbents

• ID Verde (Switzerland operations): European leader in landscaping and green space management with Swiss operations; representative of large-scale incumbent landscapers that compete for B2B/municipal tenders and provide a benchmark for scalable service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woodtli-ag-gartenbau

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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