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17th October 2025
Blogs

Keeping SuDS Functional: The importance of maintaining Sustainable Drainage Systems

In London alone, an estimated 320,000 properties are at high risk of surface water flooding. Keeping SuDS maintained is one of the most effective ways to reduce that risk - and protect the city’s green investment....
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16th October 2025
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Hybrid SuDS Planters: An innovative solution for shallow dig Rain Gardens

We have developed the Hybrid SuDS Planter - a system that combines SuDS Planter technology with a Rain Garden to overcome depth constraints in urban drainage....
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15th October 2025
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How Pocket Parks and Nature Gardens Help Manage Urban Flooding

By transforming underused, grey corners into green, functional spaces, we can manage surface water more sustainably while creating places people enjoy, pass through and connect with....
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14th October 2025
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Flood Resilient Schools: How are SuDS and Rain Gardens shaping the next generation?

66% of primary schools buildings and 83% of secondary schools buildings in England are at risk of surface-water flooding. It's vital that we create flood resilient, greener spaces for young people....
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29th August 2025
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The summer season has drawn to a close...

SuDS planters, parklets and rooftop gardens - this summer we have been busy designing, implementing and maintaining green infrastructure across the nation....
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31st July 2025
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What is the role of Mobility Hubs in sustainable transport?

As cities evolve and the way we travel changes, the term mobility hub is becoming increasingly popular. But what exactly is a mobility hub, and why is it important for modern transportation?...
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9th July 2025
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Why We Mulch: The Benefits of Bark in Urban Landscapes

If you've seen our recent TikTok, you’ll know we’ve been busy mulching our sites - but why exactly do we do it?...
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26th June 2025
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How to Integrate Rain Gardens with Pocket Parks

As towns and cities adapt to the challenges of climate change, combining sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) with green community spaces is becoming not just a smart option - but an essential one....
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1st May 2025
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The Evolution of Barnet’s Interactive Rain Gardens

As the seasons change, so do our rain gardens – and Barnet’s interactive SuDS installations are a living example of that transformation....
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25th April 2025
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Living Walls: Boosting Urban Biodiversity in Vertical Spaces

Green walls aren't just visually striking; they play a crucial role in supporting urban wildlife and enhancing biodiversity where it's needed most....
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14th February 2025
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The Role of Green Walls in Sustainable Urban Design

As cities face challenges like pollution, heat islands, and biodiversity loss, green walls have emerged as a powerful tool for architects, urban planners, and garden designers to reimagine locations....
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5th August 2024
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Importance of maintaining rain gardens

Observation and maintenance are crucial for rain gardens as their dynamic nature can require continuous adaptation depending on its environment....
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5th May 2024
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Bioswales : SuDS Solution to Urban Stormwater Management

More than just a landscaping feature, Bioswales are integral to the Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), aiming to revitalise the way cities manage rainwater....
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24th March 2024
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AquaPlanter® SuDS - The Sustainable Solution to Urban Water Management

SuDS planters offer a smarter way to handle this water by mimicking the natural process of rainwater absorption and release that occurs in nature....
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20th February 2024
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Office Plants & Biophilic Design for Workplaces

Plants have been found to improve productivity in workplaces by around 15% through both physical and psychological benefits, as well as aesthetic ones....
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16th February 2024
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Rain Gardens vs. SuDS Planters: Understanding the Key Differences

In today’s cities, finding smart ways to handle rainwater is more important than ever. Rain Gardens and SuDS Planters are innovative solutions that address this need....
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20th January 2024
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8 Air Purifying Plants for cleaner air

Selecting and positioning the right house plants could be more important than you thought. Getting the right plants for a space can ultimately make a home or office space more healthy and relaxing....
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1st January 2024
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How to take care of your Parlour Palm

The Parlour Palm tree is ideal for indoors because it is easy to look after, grows very slowly and thrives in low light....
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6th October 2023
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Nature Based Solutions for Climate Resilience

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) refer to strategies and actions that harness the power of nature to address societal challenges, such as climate change, water security, and biodiversity loss....
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13th September 2023
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What is Biodiversity Net Gain?

In its simplest form, BNG means ensuring that when one area of nature is disrupted, another area is enhanced or created that results in a net gain of biodiversity....
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8th September 2023
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SuDS Planters: London's Residential Flood Solution

As population densities rise and concrete expanses expand, cities require sustainable solutions to safeguard their future. This is where innovations like SuDS planters play a crucial role....
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14th August 2023
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How Planters Are Transforming the High Street

A series of strategically positioned planters can be used to divide spaces, create walkways and control traffic flow....
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27th July 2023
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Green Infrastructure: Creating Sustainable and Resilient Urban Environments

Green infrastructure incorporates various elements such as living walls, green roofs, rain gardens, SuDS planters, permeable pavements, bioswales, and parklets....
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5th April 2023
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What is the Urban Greening Factor?

Many cities are facing environmental issues, such as urban heat islands, air pollution, and water contamination. Urban greening is one of the most effective ways to tackle these problems....
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