Each company is unique. Some are keen to make a statement whilst some are more private in nature, some are looking to conserve resources and costs whilst others spare little expense when it comes to projecting their brand and to exude luxury to high class clients. A landscape can really set the frame for your business and get your workers and clients in the right mindset before they step through the front door.

When designing a professional commercial garden, we look at some key points that are foundational to create an effective area. These are…

As part of #ISO14001 for environment and our drive to constantly improve, we are delighted to announce we are introducing our first #electricvehicle into our fleet.

We believe in protecting our environment for future generations, that means doing our bit to reduce our emissions as much as possible. We look forward to expanding our EV fleet over the coming years!

What is ISO14001 and why do we invest time and effort in to achieving this specific ISO standard for the environment?,,,

Graduate Landscapes hold a wide range of ISO accreditations. We value having independent input into our processes and want to provide the highest level of service and compliance to our clients and their projects.

ISO management systems help us evaluate and assess business processes to ensure we are adhering to the highest standards and criteria laid out by the governing bodies. These processes are continually monitored and improved providing peace of mind and assurance that every part of your project will be undertaken safely and in harmony with the surrounding environment to the highest standard.

“During these times the beneficial effects of gardens and green spaces have never been more apparent…this link between gardens and our health has never been more relevant – especially as we endure the challenges of the confined circumstances in which we currently find ourselves.” Prince Charles, Patron of the National Garden Scheme recorded in a recent video message, highlighting the importance of gardens and outdoor spaces during lockdown.

Flower meadows… when you think about it how many wildflower meadows have you seen? Not many I bet and that’s not surprising as since the 1930’s over 97% of wildflower meadows have been lost! Fortunately, over the past decade there has been a renewed interest in wildflower meadows which has grown alongside concerns for biodiversity and sustainability. The even better news is there are benefits for all parties involved with implementing wildflower meadows!

The UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050, and many big companies have followed suit and announced plans to become carbon neutral before 2030!

Becoming carbon neutral is moving to the forefront of many property developers and home builders’ minds as well and is it any wonder? Climate change is accelerating at an astonishing rate and the steps we can take in the construction industry to become carbon neutral are simple… Designing and constructing sustainable landscapes!