How a design comes together
We build a garden design on four steps. Each has its own output, so you always know where you are in the process and what comes next.
- Site visit. We walk the plot together with you — orientation, slope, soil condition, existing greenery and what you expect from the garden.
- Concept. A first take on the space: a rough division into functional zones, a proposal for hard surfaces, an initial planting composition. It lets us agree on direction before we work out the detail.
- Plan. Once the concept is approved, we develop the planting plan — specific species, quantities, placement and how it connects to irrigation, if that is part of the job.
- Build. Soil preparation, planting and follow-on work (irrigation, hard surfaces) can all be handled directly by us — design and build stay in one pair of hands.
What to prepare
The site visit goes faster and produces a more accurate result if you have ready:
- approximate plot dimensions or a cadastral extract,
- photos of the garden in its current state, from several angles if possible,
- an idea of how you want to use the garden — relaxing, play space for children, growing things, or a mix,
- a rough budget, so the design doesn't head in a direction you can't build,
- information about existing utilities (water, electricity) where you plan irrigation or lighting.
Soil and climate of Medzibodrožie
Medzibodrožie lies between the rivers Bodrog, Latorica and Tisa, on the Latorica plain — the lowest and warmest part of the East Slovak Lowland. The landscape has been shaped by centuries of flooding from these rivers, and it shows in today's soil: around the watercourses, heavier, alluvial soils dominate, good at holding moisture but also prone to waterlogging after heavy rain.
The region's climate is among the warmest in Slovakia; annual rainfall in the East Slovak Lowland runs roughly 550–750 mm, with summers that tend to be long, hot and, compared with the rest of Slovakia, drier. For garden design this means two things in practice: planting has to cope with alternating dry spells and occasional waterlogging, and irrigation can't be designed "by eye" — it has to account for the soil type on your specific plot.
When choosing trees and shrubs we therefore favour species with deeper root systems and good tolerance for summer drought — pedunculate oak, field maple or hornbeam, for example, complemented with perennials and ornamental grasses that manage without daily watering once established. Closer to the rivers, where ground is wetter, we instead choose species that tolerate temporary waterlogging better. We always confirm the exact composition after visiting the specific plot — a general recommendation for the region is a starting point, never a substitute for looking at your own soil.
Projects
Three examples of overall garden composition from our project archive, showing the result of a design — the layout of the space, the hard surfaces and the planting composition.
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Contact
A garden design starts with a short conversation. Write to us via the contact form or call +421 905 220 216.
Last updated: 21 August 2026