A garden passport preserves the identity, development and knowledge of a garden. It helps people understand what was created, why choices were made and how the garden can develop further.
A garden has a memory
A garden is not a collection of separate plants. Setting, soil, planting, materials and maintenance all relate to one another. Understanding that context supports better decisions during care, renovation or transfer to a new owner.
That knowledge often disappears when a project is completed or a gardener changes. A garden passport keeps it useful. It does not freeze a garden in time; it helps future change begin with an understanding of what is already there.
From information to insight
A passport records more than what is present. It provides context: the principles behind the design, important planting and materials, and relevant considerations for care and development. It becomes a practical document for the owner and a professional basis for follow-up work.
For now and later
Its value becomes clear when a garden changes. It reduces unnecessary searching during maintenance, provides context for restoration or extension, and gives a new owner more than a view of the garden alone.
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Explore what a garden passport contains and learn about its lasting value.
A garden passport can only be issued through a gardener affiliated with Borderwijs. This keeps its origin and professional context clear.