The value of a garden passport is not in its format, but in the continuity it makes possible. Knowledge about a garden remains available when it matters most.
Care with direction
Good care begins by understanding what is already there. A passport helps a gardener see the intention behind planting, materials and layout, so advice and maintenance remain aligned with the character of the garden.
Change without losing character
Gardens evolve with their owners, use and climate. The recorded principles make it easier to understand what a proposed change means and how new work can connect respectfully to existing qualities.
A stronger handover
When a garden changes hands, valuable knowledge is often the first thing to disappear. The passport offers a starting point for a new owner or gardener: what does this garden need, what has been done, and what deserves attention?
Keeping professional work visible
A carefully built garden is more than what can be seen today. Recording relevant choices and knowledge keeps professional work recognisable and useful as seasons and owners change.
A garden passport is not a freely created form. It can only be issued by a gardener affiliated with Borderwijs, so its origin and professional responsibility remain clear.