Celebrating A Double Win with Pro Landscaper!
GreenBlue Urban is thrilled to announce its success at the recent Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards, where the company was honoured with the Best Product for Hard Landscaping award for its innovative RootSpace system. This recognition highlights the excellence of GreenBlue’s BBA-approved UK-manufactured products and underscores the company’s commitment to creating sustainable and biodiverse […]
Myth busting Trees & Utilities
At GreenBlue, we have explored strategies to navigate the challenges faced in urban tree planting, highlighting the innovative solutions GreenBlue Urban offers to address above- and below-ground issues. A common question arises: Can utilities be integrated within a GreenBlue Urban RootSpace soil cell system? There’s a prevalent misconception that utilities and tree roots cannot coexist, […]
How to Avoid Root Heave & Pavement Damage Caused by Urban Trees
It’s important to have trees in cities for so many well-proven reasons. Without adequate consideration, however, urban trees can cause costly damage to surrounding infrastructure. Pavement damage is among the most common issues, caused by the occurrence of root heave. What is Root Heave? Root heave, sometimes called pavement heave, is triggered by tree roots […]
GreenBlue Urban Supports Rainwater Management Initiatives at Staveley C of E Primary School
GreenBlue Urban is proud to announce its recent contribution to Staveley C of E Primary School. We supplied nine SuDSPods as part of an innovative effort to mitigate rainwater runoff from the school’s roof. This initiative aligns with United Utilities’ commitment to sustainable water management and climate change education. Last week, the United Utilities rainwater […]
Sustainable Manufacturing: GreenBlue’s Commitment to Quality and the Environment
In today’s world, sustainable landscape design is more than a trend—it’s necessary. Developers and specifiers increasingly turn to eco-friendly solutions that enhance the environment and deliver long-term economic and social benefits. GreenBlue Urban, a leader in sustainable urban landscape solutions, provides a path to achieving these goals through innovative, UK-manufactured products and a deep commitment […]
Maintaining the integrity of Landscape Design
It is crucial to deliver a project that stands out for its quality. Often, there’s a temptation to make last-minute substitutions to reduce costs or speed up the timeline. However, cutting corners—especially when it comes to landscape elements—can result in a lower-quality outcome, which could tarnish the reputation of all involved. High-quality landscape designs are […]
Quality over Compromise
One of the primary risks of applying value engineering to landscape elements is that it overlooks the long-term implications. Not all landscape products are created equal. Cheaper materials may initially save on budget, but they often come with hidden costs in maintenance, durability, and user satisfaction. Inferior plant choices, low-quality paving, and insufficient drainage solutions […]
How Much Do Soil Cells Cost?
It can be frustrating for landscape architects and designers not knowing the approximate cost of soil cells before specifying the system. This can lead to designs exceeding budget constraints, potentially resulting in value engineering later in the project. While the importance of proper tree planting techniques is widely recognized, balancing this with client budgets remains […]
Ballpark Pricing: How Much Do Soil Cells Cost?
It can be frustrating for landscape architects and designers not knowing the approximate cost of soil cells before specifying the system. This can lead to designs exceeding budget constraints, potentially resulting in value engineering later in the project. While the importance of proper tree planting techniques is widely recognized, balancing this with client budgets remains […]
Reducing the Risk – Successful tree establishment, every time!
Over the past 30 years, urban tree mortality levels have fallen dramatically, and GreenBlue Urban is proud to have been involved in this transformation. But the levels are still too high – in some places almost half the trees planted in hard surfaces fail to reach their first birthday, and far too many do not […]