Blogs

Solving residential flooding can be very challenging. Read our case study examples and check out our toolkit that guides you through how to carry out a successful residential flood mitigation scheme....

Public realm shapes how people experience a town or city. Here's what it means, what makes it work and how we approach it....

Nature gardens and pocket parks both bring greenery into urban spaces but they're designed for different purposes. Discover the key differences and how to choose the right landscape for your project....

How does the Hybrid SuDS Planter work? and what's the difference between it and a conventional rain garden? Keep reading to get your questions answered....

Discover how a series of urban greening projects in Harrow are helping to transform the town centre and surrounding communities....

As pollinators are becoming increasingly scarce in our urban environments, why not enhance your green space with a bug hotel to help bring them back! Here is a guide to DIY your own....

It's London Climate Action Week and it couldn't come as a better time as our city is experiencing more and more extreme weather conditions. Green infrastructure like SuDS, street trees and pollinator-friendly planting are doing wonders for mitigating the climate risks threatening our streets....

Put the lawn mower away and let nature take the lead for Let it Bloom June! We're exploring how letting green spaces flourish can benefit pollinators, and local wildlife....

It's Clean Air Day! Join the national campaign to help tackle air pollution in our towns and cities and discover the Mayor of London's £6m Clean Air fund available to local authorities....

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....