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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....

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....

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

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....

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....

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....

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....

From habitat features, to movement elements, explore our urban greening add-ons and accessories brochure to create your own engaging green space....

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....

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...

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....

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...

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....