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Explore how the Lancaster West Estate in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has undergone several years of green infrastructure transformation, creating one of the greenest residential estates in London....

We conducted a survey at the St. John Street public realm in Clerkenwell to see how the local community experience the space. Explore our findings and the importance of creating urban third spaces in our towns and cities....

As UK summers get hotter, so do playground surfaces. Here is how to heatproof a play space with shade, smarter materials and planting....

Utility landscaping is about more than just in-ground planting. Find out how green infrastructure can be embedded into utility works to deliver lasting environmental and community benefits....

From temporary scheme to permanent installation, find out how we transformed this residential junction in Hackney to be interactive, biodiverse and climate resilient....

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....

Meristem Design collaborated with CIVIC, Stockholm Tree Pits and Bradley-Hole Schoenaich Landscape to deliver a GLA guide to retrofitting green infrastructure in utility constrained streets....

In May we refreshed the planters outside the Lyceum Theatre, one of the most iconic spots in London to introduce biodiversity and improve the public realm....

We are delighted that the SuDS through Streetworks Market (pilot phase) project was highly commended by the judges at the susdrain SuDS Awards 2026....

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....

Surrey County Council has launched the second year of its Climate Resilient Schools Grant - and Meristem Design can help your school make the most of it....

We're thrilled to share that the Action for Silk Stream project has won in the Surface Water Management category at the CIWEM Flood and Coast Excellence Awards 2026, held in Liverpool last night....

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....

We repurposed these jasmine green screens from temporary exhibition at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to permanent residence in Harrow Town Centre....

We headed to the Climate Resilient Streets 2026 conference and held a walking tour of our rain gardens in Waltham Forest....

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....