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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....

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....

The Parlour Palm tree is ideal for indoors because it is easy to look after, grows very slowly and thrives in low light....

Meristem Design teamed up with Coppermill Primary School for the third annual Call to Earth Day - a global initiative by CNN....

Meristem Design was instructed by the London Borough of Hillingdon to create a solution to screening off some electrical cabinets at a parade of Shops in the borough....

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....

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....

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....

A series of strategically positioned planters can be used to divide spaces, create walkways and control traffic flow....

Meristem Design was presented with an exciting challenge: transform an overlooked, disused plant bed and seating area at Sherwood Park Primary into a dynamic teaching and learning space....

Green infrastructure incorporates various elements such as living walls, green roofs, rain gardens, SuDS planters, permeable pavements, bioswales, and parklets....

We are delighted to share that our Climate Resilient Schools program in partnership with the Greater London Authority, the Department for Education, and Thames Water, received recognition at the prestigious Flood and Coast Awards....

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....