What costs can be expected?

Costs vary a lot

How expensive (or cheap) the finished gravel garden will be cannot be precisely quantified. Too many factors play a role, which of course influence the final price. This includes, for example, whether the location is already optimal - or whether it has to be made “suitable” first - for example by digging out and replacing the floor. A complete soil replacement, possibly with expensive removal of the excavation (in old gardens there are often unpleasant Surprises such as buried building rubble containing asbestos) are of course not up for the proverbial apple and egg. Other factors influencing prices are

• the planned size of the gravel garden
• the planned style with the associated planting
• how many plants - and which species - to buy
• which types of stone are selected
• and where to get them from
• whether the garden has a border, for example, made of set granite stones
• or a fence or a low wall or a hedge
• which other decorative elements should be installed
• or maybe even like in one Japanese garden a small arbor or bridge
• whether another Stream and / or a pond are part of the ensemble
• or, or, or ...

The possibilities of making a gravel garden expensive or cheap are just as diverse as the design options themselves.

Have the gardener create a gravel garden

Of course, you can save yourself the hassle and hire a gardener to do the planting. However, plan for several thousand euros in costs - depending on the size and scope of the work that may be required. After all, in this case you pay not only the material, but also the personnel and labor costs. However, if you need help with planning, you can simply ask the gardener for advice (of course for a corresponding hourly rate) and do the work yourself.