News & Blogs

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....

We were back this year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show planting up the main stage living wall as well as the DJ booth and jasmine screens. Could this be our best living wall yet?...

At the recent CIHT South West Regional Awards held in Exeter, our West of England Mobility Hubs picked up two awards....

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....

We've been working with Hammersmith and Fulham Council to build climate resilience in the borough's schools. SuDS Planters and nature workshops have brought flood prevention and new learning tools to the schools....

Since 2018, we have been attending the RHS Flower Shows and this year we're back to add vibrance and greenery to the main stage....

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....

Meristem are heading up north for another School Streets conference to discuss how we can make our school runs safer, greener and more engaging for children...

Phase 1 of the Barnet residential SuDS planter scheme has been a success. With positive feedback from residents, phase 2 has been confirmed to ahead. We'll be installing more SuDS planters for homes in the Silk Stream catchment area....

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....

With just over 3 weeks to apply, Meristem Design is here to help you access funding through the newly launched Summer Streets Fund - supporting high-quality al fresco hospitality schemes across London....