Category: Pictorial Meadows
What’s happening at The Green Estate
From prestigious award-wins to exciting project updates – there’s always something happening at The Green Estate!
On 12 July, 27 members of the Professional Gardeners Guild spent a day with the Pictorial Meadows Team learning about all aspects of wildflower meadow establishment, design and maintenance. The day started with an introductory presentation by our Production Manager, followed by talks on the principles of meadow maintenance and the sustainable use of herbicides […]
In this blog post, our Landscape Manager Owen explains why Pictorial Meadows excel in delivering large-scale meadow projects. Pictorial Meadows didn’t start small and grow to do large-projects – we’ve been doing them right from the start. We were born out of a desire to upscale the production and deployment of wow-factor seed mixes developed […]
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 […]