Roberto Burle Marx: when the garden becomes a painting There are artists that one does not quite know where to place. Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994) was a painter, botanist, ecologist, engraver, musician, jeweller, and incidentally one of the most influen... Landscape designers 30 Apr 2026
Minimalist landscaping: the art of doing more with less Il y a une idée fausse tenace sur le paysagisme minimaliste : qu'il serait une façon de jardiner en faisant le moins possible. Peu de plantes, donc peu d'entretien. Peu de détails, donc peu d'investis... Garden styles 30 Apr 2026
The cost of a landscape architect in Belgium — rates, phases and payment models Cost of a landscape architect in Belgium: rates, phases and actual budgets by project size "How much does it cost for a landscape architect?" This is the first question our clients ask us, in La Hulpe... Landscape consulting Price & Quotation 30 Apr 2026
How to create a jungle garden in Belgium — exoticism without betraying the climate There is an apparent contradiction in the idea of Belgian jungle garden . The jungle is humid heat, tropical rains, vegetation that grows at a speed that our grey winters seem to make impossible. And ... Garden styles 30 Apr 2026
André Le Nôtre: when the garden becomes an instrument of power There is a question rarely asked in front of the gardens of Versailles, so much does their beauty paralyse any critical thought: who do they really serve? Not the plants, certainly. Not the birds. Not... Landscape designers 30 Apr 2026
Piet Oudolf: when the garden becomes a thought There are artists whose work changes not only their discipline but the way we look at the world around us. Piet Oudolf is one of them. His gardens are not visited like a park — they are read. One seek... Landscape designers 30 Apr 2026
Urban garden design Brussels: structure & textures A client called me a few weeks ago from Uccle. His city garden was about forty square metres, wedged between two high walls and an existing terrace attached to the house. He said to me: I don’t know w... Urban Garden Design 19 Mar 2026
Swimming pool, garden shed or carport in Overijse, Tervuren or Sint-Genesius-Rode: what the Flemish Brabant HORIZON+ regulation really changes Specific regulation for Flemish Brabant — not for all of Flanders. The Woonkernen HORIZON+ regulation only concerns the municipalities of Overijse, Tervuren, and Sint-Genesius-Rode, as part of a provi... Permis 19 Mar 2026
Shady urban garden in Brussels: plants & design tips Last week, I visited a garden in Ixelles—long, narrow, wedged between two party walls and in the shadow of a neighboring building for a good part of the day. The owner greeted me with a phrase I often... Urban Garden Design 13 Mar 2026
Tree Cutting Regulations in Belgium: Permits and Allowed Periods in Walloon Brabant, Flemish Brabant and Brussels Trees play an essential role in our gardens: they structure the space, improve biodiversity, and contribute to the landscape. However, in some cases, the felling of a tree becomes necessary... Abattage arbre 8 Mar 2026
Garden Planning Regulations in Walloon Brabant: Hedge Height, Tree Planting Distance and Neighbour Rules When designing a garden in Walloon Brabant – in La Hulpe, Genappe, Lasne, Wavre, Bierge, Waterloo or their surroundings – certain rules must be followed. These concern notably... Règles de bon voisinage 8 Mar 2026
