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Planting and care

Garðabær emphasizes the careful care of vegetation and open areas in the townland. The goal is to ensure a neat, safe and accessible environment for residents and visitors.

Gardena Town Horticulture Department

The Garden City Horticulture Department is responsible for the care of vegetation and open areas in the town and carries out projects related to outdoor activities, cultivation, and advice to residents.

The role of the Horticulture Department

  • Operation and management of open areas, playgrounds and institutional grounds, including kindergarten and school grounds
  • Supervision of soccer fields, basketball courts and skateboard areas
  • Supervision of Garðabær Vocational School projects related to the care of vegetation and open areas.
  • Supervision and operation of school gardens in Silfurtún during the summer.
  • Leasing and managing garden land and vegetable plots to the public.
  • Advice to residents about maintaining vegetation on plots.

Tree care

Trees are an important part of the local environment in Garðabær and affect safety, appearance and accessibility. With good care, you contribute to healthy growth of vegetation and safe interaction for residents and visitors.

How to care for the vegetation

Trees that grow beyond the property boundaries can cause inconvenience and even create a hazard for pedestrians and drivers. It is therefore important to keep the trees within the property boundaries and ensure good access and safety in the immediate area.

Trees and shrubs at property boundaries, for example at sidewalks, must be trimmed and shaped so that pedestrians can find their way and service vehicles can drive around unhindered. The Gardening Manager of Garðabær conducts an annual assessment of tree vegetation at property boundaries to prevent accidents, damage and other inconveniences. Garden owners and managers of open areas are responsible for ensuring that vegetation does not cause a nuisance to neighbors.

Late winter and early spring are generally the best times to prune, as the branch structure of trees and shrubs is clearly visible. Regular pruning promotes healthy growth and improves safety in the surrounding area. Branches that are dead, diseased, or growing in an undesirable direction should be removed, and in some cases, shaping may be necessary.

Knowledge about tree care

Further information

Further information can be obtained from Smári Guðmundsson, horticultural manager, by email at smarig@gardabaer.is