Category: Pictorial Meadows
Pictorial Meadows’ Pastel seed mix, originally designed by Professor Nigel Dunnett from the Landscape Department at the University of Sheffield, is a testament to the artistry and science behind naturalistic planting. This annual mix, born out of research into colour waves found in nature, has become a favourite for its unique, sophisticated appearance and extended […]
Over the past few months, The Green Estate’s Landscape Team have been working hard installing SuDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) in various locations across Mansfield as part of the town’s Sustainable Flood Resilience Project. In collaboration with Arup and Severn Trent, the project aims to improve flood resilience in Mansfield via the creation of rain […]
We live in a world where access to nature is increasingly limited, especially in our towns and cities. In our rapidly urbanising world, green spaces are becoming increasingly vital – not only for our mental wellbeing, but also for the health of our planet. Introducing biodiversity into gardens and urban spaces is a key step […]
With Pictorial Meadows‘ range of reliable and resilient annual meadow seeds, you can enjoy constantly changing colour combinations from late spring through to early autumn. Blue Hues The varied cool blues, whites, mauves and purples of the Aqua mix were designed to represent the shimmering waters of the Olympic aquatic centre. Carnival of Colour The […]
Adaptive, engaging and resilient are the three concepts that drive innovation at Pictorial Meadows. Working alongside partners such as the University of Sheffield, they have been at the forefront of developing stunning designer meadows for our urban spaces for twenty years. Ever-changing colour Pictorial Meadows’ flower mixes are truly adaptive, engaging and resilient – none […]
We’ve been absolutely delighted to have all our hard work and achievements recognised by five different awards this year. Below is a quick rundown of what awards The Green Estate has won in 2023… The King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development On 21 April, it was announced that The Green Estate had been awarded […]
We were delighted to win Best Supplier at the Pro Landscaper Sustainability and Biodiversity Awards ceremony on Wednesday 22 November. The awards recognise and celebrate companies and projects in the landscaping industry that are contributing towards a more sustainable future for their respective sectors. More than forty companies and projects were shortlisted across twelve categories, […]