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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....

Missed our recent How to Create a Sponge City event - or want to revisit some of the standout moments? You can now watch all of the speaker sessions on our YouTube channel....

With just one week to go, tickets are sold out for Meristem’s upcoming event, “How to Create a Sponge City,” taking place on 24 March...

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....

Discover our new street furniture ranges, designed for the public realm and high streets, featuring custom planters and seating....

Find out more about the plans for Hackney Town Hall and what Meristem have been up to so far to create a greener, more accessible town hall for the community....

Meristem Design are hosting a SuDS event, 'How to create a Sponge City', at The Building Centre on the 24th March 2026. Bringing together, engineers, local authorities and utilities companies, we'll explore how we can build climate resilience in our cities....