LANDSCAPING SERVICES
STUNNING URBAN MEADOWS
Resilience against drought and flood is one area the company focuses on , with multiple trials underway utilising their Sustainable Urban Drainage outdoor laboratory . “ Our work with SCC on the Grey-to-Green SuDS scheme gave us valuable insights into flood resilience that we have been able to design into our meadow mixes ,” says Sue France , Technical Director . Based on this research , the company will soon launch a new meadow turf , Rain Garden , that thrives in moist and wet conditions and will survive for short periods completely submerged . Alongside this , a Bioswale meadow seed mix suitable for larger-scale planting will be launched .
Pictorial Meadows have been at the forefront of developing stunning designed meadows for our urban spaces for nearly 20 years . Across that time , the company has seen tremendous success in raising awareness of the benefits of designed meadows for people , nature , and our environment . Still , with innovation at its heart , it ’ s no surprise that the company has big plans for the future .
2022 has been a momentous year for Pictorial Meadows , with their meadows used for high-profile projects the breadth and length of the country , from the Tower of London Superbloom to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh . Welcoming a new CEO , Roz Davies , the plans for the future are looking bright and , perhaps unsurprisingly , flower-filled .
“ I ’ m incredibly proud to be leading Pictorial Meadows and its parent organisation , the not-for-profit Green Estate CIC , as we look at how we can continue to support landscaping professionals , local authorities , and private landowners to create landscapes that are resilient , adaptive , and engaging ,” says Roz .
Resilient , adaptive , and engaging are the three concepts that drive innovation at Pictorial Meadows . Working alongside various partners , including the University of Sheffield , the company ’ s 14-hectare site serves as a testbed for many future landscaping approaches . As we continue to see the impact of climate change , our landscaping solutions must change with them .
Pictorial Meadow ’ s parent organisation , The Green Estate CIC , specialises in parks and landscape management . “ Being part of Green Estate means that Pictorial Meadows can uniquely test their meadows , using Public Parks to better understand people ’ s responses ,” explains Roz . “ As we increasingly look to replace our grey cityscapes with more nature-supporting solutions , it is important that schemes are having a positive social , economic and environmental impact and engage local stakeholders in the process .”
By combining the science of horticulture and environmental management with the creativity of horticultural designers , Pictorial Meadows bring a unique solution to several landscape challenges , all while creating stunning visual impact .
Pictorial Meadows offer a range of designer meadow seed mixes and turf , alongside a professional meadow creation , management , and consultation service .
To find out more , please visit their website at www . PictorialMeadows . co . uk or call 0114 267 7635
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