Blogs

Happy Pride Month! We're taking a look at some of the most vibrant species from our plant list and using them to create a colourful rainbow landscape display....

A guide on integrating nature into the workplace with potted plants, living walls and more. Featuring top office maintenance tips and key things to watch for....

London Rivers Week 2026 celebrates the rivers, canals and streams in our city. With the theme 'know your local river', there are lots of resources you can access to locate, explore and connect with rivers near you....

We’ve developed the Bio Habitat SuDS Planter - an innovative evolution of our standard SuDS planter, designed not just for managing rainfall and reducing surface water runoff, but for supporting urban wildlife and engaging local people, especially children....

From habitat features, to movement elements, explore our urban greening add-ons and accessories brochure to create your own engaging green space....

Green screens and living walls are often confused but they serve very different purposes. As our urban spaces become more green, understanding the difference is key....

We work with BIDs across the capital to boost businesses and create more pleasant environments for visitors and passers-through. Learn about the importance of BIDs and the variety of projects Meristem have delivered for them....

No Mow May is all about letting our green spaces go wild. Explore how this small change can support biodiversity, boost climate resilience and transform everyday spaces....

Rain gardens are often described as “low maintenance” - but that doesn’t mean no maintenance. Their performance depends on how well they are looked after over time....

When integrated into streets, rain gardens deliver a combination of environmental, social, and long-term infrastructure benefits that traditional systems can’t....

Discover how to integrate green infrastructure into urban spaces with our free CPD, covering SuDS, climate resilience and real case study insights....

Designing rain gardens with trees integrated from the outset changes how the system performs - both above and below ground....

Rainfall hits hard surfaces, flows into drains, and puts pressure on already stretched drainage systems - often contributing to localised flooding. But it doesn’t have to work like that....

Pollinators are facing increased pressure in our cities. We worked with Islington Council and a local Clerkenwell community group to bring rain gardens and pollinator-friendly infrastructure to St John Street....

We designed, fabricated and installed a large-scale timber SuDS planter solution for a school in Newcastle that was suffering from excessive surface water flooding....

Discover our new street furniture ranges, designed for the public realm and high streets, featuring custom planters and seating....

Explore what LTNs are and what they mean for our streets and car use. How we can make our streets safer, quieter and more pedestrian-friendly....

As rainfall intensifies and cities expand, traditional drainage systems are struggling to cope. Sponge cities offer a more resilient approach by managing water where it falls through nature-based solutions that absorb, store and slow runoff....

During winter, rain gardens may look quiet above ground, but they’re actively managing water below the surface. Learn how they perform in wet conditions and why this is exactly what they’re designed to do....

2025 was a great year for our sites. With more and more installations, our maintenance team has expanded, working to keep planting fresh and infrastructure functional....

It's been a year since Kennington Oval Reimagined was installed. It has since been made a permanent project and the social and environmental stats are amazing....

What happens if, instead of putting the hard surface back, we refill utility holes with sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) - things like rain gardens, permeable paving, or bioswales?...

Planting and greenery can enhance our offices, creating more inviting spaces, reducing stress and improving air quality....

As part of its £5 billion Pride in Place Programme, the Government has launched the £150 million Pride in Place Impact Fund....