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Landscape insights

Technical insights from the Kimia team on landscape design, construction and care.

Plant maintenance and pruning in a landscaped garden

Landscape Maintenance·October 19, 2026·8 min read

Winter Landscape Maintenance: Preparing Your Garden and Courtyard for the Cold

A garden properly prepared in autumn can come through winter in good health. We review the essential steps for maintaining your landscape through the colder months.

A designed courtyard with stone paving and minimalist planting

Landscape Design·June 2, 2025·6 min read

Landscape Design Principles: From Site Analysis to Planting Plans

A good design starts with an analysis of the site's actual conditions, not with choosing plants. We review the key stages of landscape design.

A modern roof garden with linear planters and timber decking

Roof Gardens·May 18, 2025·7 min read

Roof Garden Construction Layers and Green Roof Technical Essentials

A green roof is, first and foremost, a matter of structure and waterproofing. Get to know the essential layers of a roof garden.

A dripper and irrigation network in a planting bed

Smart Irrigation·April 30, 2025·5 min read

How Does Smart Irrigation Reduce Water Use?

Proper zoning, drip irrigation and a smart controller are the three factors that deliver the greatest water savings.

An indoor green wall with shade-loving plants

Green Walls·April 11, 2025·4 min read

Green Wall Maintenance: What Keeps It Thriving?

A green wall is not a facade; it is a living system. Irrigation, light and regular inspections are the three conditions for its longevity.

Planting bed layers including drainage and improved soil

Landscape Installation·March 5, 2025·5 min read

Soil and Planting Bed Preparation: The Most Important Hidden Stage

Most landscape problems begin in the planting bed. Take soil improvement and drainage seriously.

Selected plants being planted in the project bed

Plants·February 18, 2025·6 min read

Choosing Plants for Your Climate: Technical Criteria

Cold and heat tolerance, light requirements and water needs are the three main criteria for choosing plant species.

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