Greens Department

Gardens.

In 1996 decision was made to slowly switch from annual only to perennial gardens. Long term
plans were drawn and annual garden budget was set. With growing costs of plant material and
shortage of free hands to help with planting thousands of annuals in the end of each May it was
presumed that introduction of perennials will help not only keep costs under control but also
extend substantially planting season allowing for better usage of manpower allocated to gardens.
Since than gardens quadrupled, garden budget stayed at the same level and we still have only two
gardeners taking care of all gardens.
We have divided all gardens into six groups; Sunny Borders and Shade Gardens around
clubhouse, Gardens on Golf Course, Ornamental Grasses, Water's Edge Ecosystems and
Naturalised Areas. Although quite different all type of gardens have two things in common; we
never use man made fertilizers or pesticides/herbicides in any of them. Usually it takes a few
years to establish the balance and harmony. Sometimes hard, old fashion manual labour seems to
be too much to handle, but in the end of the day satisfaction from unique results keeps us coming
for yet one more season. Enjoy your virtual tour through our gardens.