Category: Pictorial Meadows
The Green Estate CIC and Pictorial Meadows have been creating adaptive and resilient urban green spaces for over twenty years. Our mission has always been to create more sustainable, resilient and liveable cities by integrating nature into urban planning and design. In recent years, there has been growing interest from designers, planners and policymakers for […]
Annual wildflower meadows offer a playful and versatile way to transform your garden, allowing you to experiment with creative and ecological planting methods. In this blog, our Lead Landscape Manager Tom explores six unique ways you can transform your garden using Pictorial Meadows annual seed mixes. Garden Beds and Borders Use existing or create new […]
On 16 April 2024, The Green Estate was officially presented with the King’s Award for Enterprise trophy by Dame Hilary Chapman DBE, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire. During the celebration, Dame Hilary was introduced to staff from The Green Estate’s five main departments: Hospitality, Parks, Commercial Landscapes, Heritage, and Business Services. Afterwards, the official […]
In this blog, our Landscape Manager Peter explores the various reasons why you should use Pictorial Meadows’ seed mixes and turf in your project. Reliable Products Drawing on Research and Tested in Practice Whether it’s the inherent beauty of mixed-species vistas throughout the year, the joy of supporting pollinators over a long season, or a […]
In the world of gardening and landscaping, annual plants play a pivotal role in providing bursts of colour, vitality, and versatility to outdoor spaces. Pictorial Meadows’ annuals stand out as exceptional options, offering a myriad of benefits that elevate them to the forefront of garden design. Let’s explore why Pictorial Meadows’ annuals are so highly […]
In February, Garden Designer Emily Crowley-Wroe won the Society of Garden Designers ‘Fresh Designer’ Award for her Modern Cottage Garden project, which featured Pictorial Meadows’ Purple Haze and Woodland Fringe turf. The turf was used in the garden to create a ‘meadow maze’ designed to ‘encourage slow movement through the fruit trees to a curved […]
For two decades Pictorial Meadows has been successfully supplying, installing and maintaining large-scale urban meadows which transform urban landscapes into vibrant, environmentally conscious spaces. This article delves into a variety of urban projects by Pictorial Meadows, exploring their approach in creating resilient and engaging nature-based solutions for diverse urban environments. Meadows for urban brownfield sites […]