Office planting is an effective way to create healthier, more inspiring workplaces. From reception areas and meeting rooms to breakout spaces and open-plan offices, thoughtfully designed planting schemes can transform how a space looks, feels and functions.
At Meristem Design, we design and deliver bespoke office planting solutions tailored to each workplace. Combining horticultural expertise with biophilic design principles, we help businesses introduce greenery in ways that enhance wellbeing, strengthen brand identity and create more enjoyable environments for employees and visitors alike.
Whether you're looking for statement planting, living walls, feature planters or a complete office greening scheme, our team can design, install and maintain planting that thrives within your workspace.
Office Plant maintenance
Healthy planting requires ongoing care, and our dedicated maintenance team provides professional aftercare services to ensure your office plants continue to thrive.
We offer flexible maintenance programmes tailored to the specific requirements of each workplace, whether you require regular scheduled visits or occasional support. Our experienced horticultural team monitors plant health, carries out routine care and ensures displays remain vibrant throughout the year.
Our maintenance services include:
- Watering
- Feeding
- Pruning
- Cleaning and presentation upkeep
- Pest management
- Healthy monitoring and reporting
Office plant design and installation
Every workplace is different, which is why we take a tailored approach to office planting design.
Our team works closely with clients to understand how spaces are used, considering factors such as natural light levels, footfall, interior design, maintenance requirements and business objectives.
Our office planting services include:
- Interior planting schemes
- Bespoke indoor planters and pots
- Living walls and green walls
- Hanging and suspended planting
- Living green pictures and dividers
- Feature planting installations
- Biophilic workplace design
Benefits of office planting
The benefits of office planting extend beyond simply adding greenery to a workspace. Well-designed interior planting schemes can improve employee wellbeing, support productivity, enhance indoor air quality and create a more professional and inviting environment.
Improved air quality
Incorporating plants indoors helps filter indoor air by removing toxins and releasing oxygen, contributing to healthier environments. Plants can also counteract the drying effects of central heating or air conditioning.
Biophilic design
This design philosophy incorporates natural elements into urban spaces to connect people with nature, enhance wellbeing, and improve quality of life.
Enhancing indoor spaces
Office planting creates a positive first impression for clients, visitors and employees. From striking reception displays to feature planting and living walls, greenery helps communicate a commitment to sustainability, wellbeing and quality design.
Increased productivity and job satisfaction
Greenery indoors boosts productivity, increases attentiveness, and fosters job satisfaction, creating a healthier, more inspiring environment for employees and visitors alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started with an office planting scheme?
Get in touch with our team to discuss your workplace and requirements, or view our brochure to see examples of our office planting design and installation work.
Is office planting suitable for all types of workspace?
Yes, almost every workspace can have planting integrated. Whether it’s a reception area, meeting room, breakout space or open-plan office, planting schemes can be designed to suit the specific layout, use and character of your workplace.
Can office planting improve employee wellbeing and productivity?
Yes. Introducing greenery indoors has been shown to boost productivity, increase attentiveness and foster greater job satisfaction, helping create a healthier, more inspiring workplace for employees.
Can office planting really improve air quality?
Yes. Plants help filter indoor air by removing toxins and releasing oxygen, contributing to a healthier environment. They can also help counteract the drying effects of central heating or air conditioning systems commonly found in offices.
What are the benefits of office planting?
Office planting can improve indoor air quality, support biophilic design principles, create a stronger first impression for clients and visitors, and boost employee productivity, attentiveness and job satisfaction.
How often will our office plants be maintained?
Maintenance programmes are flexible and tailored to the specific requirements of your workplace, so visit frequency depends on the planting scheme, its scale and your business’s needs. Our team can advise on the right schedule during the design process.
What does your office plants maintenance service include?
Our maintenance services cover watering, feeding, pruning, cleaning and presentation upkeep, pest management, and health monitoring and reporting, ensuring displays remain healthy and vibrant throughout the year.
Do you provide ongoing maintenance for office plants?
Yes. Our dedicated maintenance team provides professional aftercare through flexible maintenance programmes, tailored to each workplace’s needs – whether that’s regular scheduled visits or occasional support.
How do you decide what planting scheme suits our office?
We take a tailored approach, working closely with clients to understand how each space is used. This includes considering natural light levels, footfall, interior design, maintenance requirements and overall business objectives before designing a scheme.
What is biophilic design?
Biophilic design is a design philosophy that incorporates natural elements into built environments to connect people with nature. In an office setting, this helps enhance employee wellbeing and improve overall quality of life within the workplace.
Do you offer office living walls or green walls?
Yes. Living walls and green walls are one of our core office planting services, ideal for making a statement in reception areas, meeting rooms or feature spaces within the workplace.
What office planting services do you offer?
We offer a full range of interior planting solutions, including interior planting schemes, bespoke indoor planters and pots, living walls and green walls, hanging and suspended planting, living green pictures and dividers, feature planting installations, and broader biophilic workplace design.
What is office planting?
Office planting is the design, installation and ongoing care of greenery within workplaces – from reception areas and meeting rooms to breakout spaces and open-plan offices. It combines horticultural expertise with biophilic design principles to create healthier, more inspiring environments for employees and visitors.
Can we create a custom design for your indoor space?
We sure can! We offer bespoke designs tailored to your space’s layout, aesthetic and functional needs. Our team will collaborate closely with you to ensure the final result aligns with your vision.
How can interior planting benefit commercial spaces?
Interior planting in commercial spaces creates a welcoming atmosphere and attractive environment. Thoughtful design can reinforce brand identity and enhance a customer’s overall experience.
What plants are suitable for indoor spaces?
We select plants based on each space’s unique lighting, humidity, and maintenance conditions. Options include low-light tolerant plants, air-purifying varieties, and species that require minimal care.
What plants are suitable for indoor spaces?
We select plants based on each space’s unique lighting, humidity, and maintenance conditions. Options include low-light tolerant plants, air-purifying varieties, and species that require minimal care.
How can interior planting benefit commercial spaces?
Interior planting in commercial spaces creates a welcoming atmosphere and attractive environment. Thoughtful design can reinforce brand identity and enhance a customer’s overall experience.
What types of urban greening solutions are suitable for commercial spaces?
Our bespoke products can be tailored to suit your commercial environment, including planters, green screens, living walls, interior landscaping, pots and plants, parklets and custom features. Get in touch with us to discuss your space.
How can greenery attract more customers?
Incorporating greenery helps create a welcoming atmosphere that draws people in and encourages them to return. Adding these green spaces can also improve the overall bran perception of a commercial property.
What types of businesses benefit from urban greening?
All types! From offices and retail spaces to hotels, restaurants, and industrial complexes. If you have a desire to enhance your business space, improve wellbeing or reduce environmental impact – then you can benefit.