The Germany based company was founded in 1961 by the salesmen Werner Kress and Eberhard Kastner. They first started importing garden tools that originated in France. The final breakthrough was made when introducing the Original GARDENA System in 1968.
Owning to its innovative power and the quality of the brand as well as the high user benefit GARDENA quickly advanced to a worldwide renowned manufacturer of intelligently-simple products and systems for garden watering and care in just a couple of years. Since 2007 the company is a member of the Swedish Husqvarna Group.
1961
Successfully started 50 years ago
The company was founded in 1961 in Ulm by Werner Kress and Eberhard Kastner. At the begining they sold French garden tools. The final breakthrough was made when introducing the Original GARDENA System in 1968.
1968
Quick change of accessories with a "click"
Orange - that is the colour of the Original GARDENA System combining components for watering such as tap connector, hose connector and watering accessory. With its typical design it has become over the decades a timeless classic and an inherent part in Europe's gardens.
1973
Working without annoying cable
Introducing cordless freedom already in 1973, GARDENA is ahead of the times. The grass edging shear Accu Grande is followed only one year later by a first assortment that has been continuosly optimazed and extended up to now and that offers various applications form lawn edging to trimming shrubs.
1975
Easy, powerful and accurate cutting
A complete range of innovative secateurs and pruning loppers is launched and is extended continuously. With powerincreasing gears, specially shapes blades and grips - in a quality GARDENA willingly warrants for 25 years.
1977
One handle for endless applications
The stable system of garden tools with various interchangeable tool heads and lifelong wobble-free screw connection ensures always the right combination with best ergonomics. For more than 30 years, GARDENA has been the clear market leader for system tools. Here too, a 25 year warranty is proudly granted.
1978
Intelligent use of water in systems
GARDENA has always shown a strong heart for water. In 1978 things really got moving. Whether for watering, draining or domestic water supply, for both clear and dirty water – from the beginning GARDENA offers the
right pump for any purpose.
1985 - 1990
Convenient and water-conserving irrigation
GARDENA starts with automatic garden irrigation. Since the introduction of the water computer in 1985 the Sprinklersystem and the Micro-Drip-System combine everything you need for intelligent, fully automatic garden irrigation - whether for the lawn or for flower beds.
1990
One battery for various tools
GARDENA introduces a system of replaceable batteries and offers a large variety of connectable tools. The continuously growing range includes battery-powered tools for many gardening jobs - equipped with reliable and powerful lithium-ion replacement batteries.
2007
The first sprinkler with memory
The AquaContour sprinkler sets new standards for water-conserving irrigation of lawns. Beautiful gardens have fancy designs and individual shapes. With up to 50 programmable key contour points, the AquaContour provides for accuratewatering of almost any area.
2011
50 years GARDENA - 50 years innovation
Thanks to its high innovative strength and the quality of the brand as well as the strong user benefifits GARDENA has developed into the worldwide accepted manufacturer of intelligent product systems for garden watering and garden care. Also for the coming years the motto is:
Innovations by GARDENA - at home in the garden world.
