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Pictorial Meadows and the Greening of Sheffield: A Grey to Green SuDs Success Story Arrow right

Sheffield’s Grey to Green scheme stands as the UK’s largest retrofit Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS) project and inner-city ‘Green Street’ – a testament to innovative urban renewal. This ambitious initiative, developed in partnership with Sheffield City Council, reimagined a 1.6km stretch of dual carriageway reduced from four lanes to two, following the construction of […]

The Green Estate Shortlisted for Green Innovation Business of the Year Arrow right

We’re happy to announce that The Green Estate has been shortlisted for Green Innovation Business of the Year in the 2024 Chamber Business Awards! The British Chambers of Commerce’s annual Chamber Business Awards are considered one of the UK’s most prestigious business awards, with hundreds of high-performing companies put forward every year for the specialist […]

A Vital Part of the City’s Ecosystem: Celebrating Sheffield’s Innovative Grey to Green Scheme Arrow right

Last month, Tom Hocking from Now Then Magazine spoke to our Landscape Manager Owen Hayman and Roger Nowell from Sheffield City Council about Sheffield’s Grey to Green scheme – the UK’s largest retrofit Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS) project and inner-city ‘Green Street’. The Green Estate/Pictorial Meadows has been involved with the Grey to Green […]

Best Perennial Wildflower Mixes for Different Soil Types and Locations Arrow right

When choosing which perennial wildflower mix to sow, it’s important to consider factors such as the soil type and location. In this blog, we highlight the best perennial wildflower mixes to use for different soil types and locations. Best Perennial Wildflower Mixes for Different Soil Types Best perennial wildflower mixes for free-draining soils with average […]

The Green Estate Shortlisted for Small Organisation of the Year Award Arrow right

We’re thrilled to announce that The Green Estate has been shortlisted by the Sheffield Business Awards for Small Organisation of the Year! Sponsored by Business Sheffield, this award recognises and rewards small companies that have demonstrated exceptional performance, growth and innovation. This award honours businesses that have excelled in their field, built a strong reputation […]

The Benefits of Planting Perennial Wildflower Meadows in Autumn Arrow right

In this blog, our Lead Landscape Manager Tom shares the benefits of planting perennial wildflower meadows in autumn. Planting your perennial meadow in autumn offers a range of benefits that supports the creation of a resilient and stunning wildflower meadow that you can enjoy next year. Below are five benefits of planting perennial wildflower meadows […]

Manor Fields Park receives the Green Flag Award for tenth year running! Arrow right

The Green Estate is delighted to announce that Manor Fields Park has received the Green Flag Award for the tenth year running. The accreditation means that Manor Fields Park has once again been officially recognised as one of the best parks in the country. The Green Flag Award scheme recognises and rewards well-managed parks and […]