Pictorial Meadows Information

Pictorial Meadows originated more than 20 years ago from an innovative and productive partnership between the University of Sheffield and The Green Estate Community Interest Company. A seed of an idea initially sown by Professor Nigel Dunnett has been nurtured and extensively tested by this forward-thinking social enterprise. Since the very beginning, we have been at the forefront of researching and developing new approaches and products for naturalistic landscape management, focused on bringing benefits both to our environment and the people who live in it. This collaboration between landscape designers, green space managers, ecologists and horticulturalists has led to an exciting new era of naturalistic, sustainable and designed approaches to landscape planting. As a result, we are uniquely able to offer a complete meadow service, from bespoke seed mixes and consultation, through to installation and meadow care. So whether you are a novice gardener, urban planner, or a specifier for a prestigious public space, we offer unique, adaptive and resilient products and services to support your needs. Today, Pictorial Meadows is part of The Green Estate Community Interest Company, an award-winning social enterprise which aims to grow engaging, adaptive and resilient urban places in Sheffield, the UK and beyond. It was originally set up as a heritage and environment regeneration project to transform local parklands which were no-go wastelands with derelict and abandoned heritage buildings. Through our experience of transforming our own site, we have become nationally acclaimed experts in sustainable urban landscaping, including sustainable urban drainage systems, rain gardens and green roofs. We deliver these services and sell our beautiful and resilient Pictorial Meadow seed mixes and turf across the UK.