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When combined with well-planned design and landscaping such as paths, seating, tree planting and kerbs, these works can completely change how people use and value a space....

In London alone, an estimated 320,000 properties are at high risk of surface water flooding. Keeping SuDS maintained is one of the most effective ways to reduce that risk - and protect the city’s green investment....

We have developed the Hybrid SuDS Planter - a system that combines SuDS Planter technology with a Rain Garden to overcome depth constraints in urban drainage....

By transforming underused, grey corners into green, functional spaces, we can manage surface water more sustainably while creating places people enjoy, pass through and connect with....

66% of primary schools buildings and 83% of secondary schools buildings in England are at risk of surface-water flooding. It's vital that we create flood resilient, greener spaces for young people....

Over 4.6 million properties in England are at risk of surface water flooding. This Flood Action Week we'll highlight the vital role green infrastructure plays in building flood resilience....

There's just over 3 weeks to apply for up to 50% funding for your next school SuDS project....

Meristem Design are proud to announce that we are official members of NLA (New London Architecture)!...

We're delighted to share that Meristem has officially become a member of CIRIA - one of the UK's leading voices construction research and innovation....

SuDS planters, parklets and rooftop gardens - this summer we have been busy designing, implementing and maintaining green infrastructure across the nation....

Thames Water has launched the first round of funding for its AMP8 Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Delivery Programme. Deadline due by 13th October!...

Meristem Design is here to help you access up to £500,000 in new Green Roots Fund grants for green and blue infrastructure projects across London....

If you've seen our recent TikTok, you’ll know we’ve been busy mulching our sites - but why exactly do we do it?...

As towns and cities adapt to the challenges of climate change, combining sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) with green community spaces is becoming not just a smart option - but an essential one....

We’re proud to announce that the Blue Heart SuDS for Schools partnership has won the Outstanding SuDS Team award at the 2025 susdrain SuDS Awards, hosted by CIRIA....

As the seasons change, so do our rain gardens – and Barnet’s interactive SuDS installations are a living example of that transformation....

With just over a week to go, remember to apply for up to 50% funding for your next school SuDS project....

Observation and maintenance are crucial for rain gardens as their dynamic nature can require continuous adaptation depending on its environment....

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....

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

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....

Children and nature have always been connected, however, with increased urbanisation, many children around the world are growing up without experiencing what nature is and how it works....

Consisting of over 110m2 of SuDS, as well as tree pits and planters, we've added further locations to their Coppermill scheme to boost its effectiveness, as well as working on new schemes....