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Honest answers to the questions we are asked most often.
Green roof and water butt subsidy in Haarlem (2026)
Haarlem has a subsidy scheme for green roofs and water butts. What does it cover, who is it for and when is the deadline?
Short answer: Through its Green Roofs and Water Butts Subsidy Scheme 2024–2026, the municipality of Haarlem contributes towards installing a green roof (from 20 m²) and a water butt. According to the scheme, applications can be made until 1 December 2026; check the current conditions on haarlem.nl.
Read the guide →Tree felling permit in Haarlem: when do you need one?
Felling a tree in your Haarlem garden? Larger trees often require a felling permit, even in a private garden. Here’s how to find out.
Short answer: In Haarlem you often need an environmental permit (felling permit) to cut down a tree above a certain trunk size, even in a private back garden. The exact rules are in the municipality of Haarlem’s tree bylaw; always check before felling.
Read the guide →When is the best time to build a garden?
Spring or autumn? When is the best time to have a new garden built, and why you should plan now.
Short answer: Paving, decking and fences can be installed all year round, except in frost. Planting is best done in spring or autumn (roughly March–May and September–November), so plants root well. For a spring build, ideally book in winter.
Read the guide →Small town garden ideas: 7 tips from a gardener
A small town garden in Haarlem or Amsterdam? These tips make your garden feel bigger, greener and more usable.
Short answer: A small town garden feels bigger with one continuous material, vertical planting, lighting and a seating area in the sunniest spot. A 3D design shows beforehand what works.
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About these guides
These guides are written by our own team, based on the questions customers in and around Haarlem ask us most: what does a garden cost, when is the best time to start, do you need a permit and which subsidies are available. Rules and subsidies change; every guide shows when it was last updated and, where needed, links to the official source.
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