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Meristem Design is here to help you access up to £500,000 in new Green Roots Fund grants for green and blue infrastructure projects across London....

If you've seen our recent TikTok, you’ll know we’ve been busy mulching our sites - but why exactly do we do it?...

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....

We’re proud to announce that the Blue Heart SuDS for Schools partnership has won the Outstanding SuDS Team award at the 2025 susdrain SuDS Awards, hosted by CIRIA....

We’re thrilled to share that the Market Street, Oxford public realm improvement scheme has been named Best Infrastructure Project – Small (under £5m) at the ICE South East Awards 2025....

As the seasons change, so do our rain gardens – and Barnet’s interactive SuDS installations are a living example of that transformation....

We have installed 121 more SuDS planters in Newham schools, improving flood resilience in one of London's highest-risk boroughs....

Green walls aren't just visually striking; they play a crucial role in supporting urban wildlife and enhancing biodiversity where it's needed most....

We have revitalised the award-winning OXO Tower with over 400 plants, trees and planters....

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....

Meristem Design is offering a free London-based living wall consultation for anyone who books between February 10th and 22nd....

Meristem Design are proud to be a key contributor to School Streets: 2025, hosted by Lambeth Council....

Innovative new pocket parks have been installed in communities across Derby....

We are thrilled to announce that we are now accredited members of BALI - The British Association of Landscape Industries....

With just over a week to go, remember to apply for up to 50% funding for your next school SuDS project....

Nine new bike corrals have been installed at sites across the city, making it easier for cyclists to travel around Derby....

As part of our ongoing sustainability commitments, we are thrilled with the latest addition to our green fleet: our third electric maintenance vehicle....

Observation and maintenance are crucial for rain gardens as their dynamic nature can require continuous adaptation depending on its environment....

An area wide SuDS programme has been set in motion to help mitigate flood risk and damage in the area....

More than just a landscaping feature, Bioswales are integral to the Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), aiming to revitalise the way cities manage rainwater....

Focused on partnering with 14 schools in Newham that are particularly vulnerable to flooding, this project was a collaborative effort, co-funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and Newham Council....

SuDS planters offer a smarter way to handle this water by mimicking the natural process of rainwater absorption and release that occurs in nature....

Plants have been found to improve productivity in workplaces by around 15% through both physical and psychological benefits, as well as aesthetic ones....

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....