Exploring Urban Tree Planting Media: A Guide for Urban Forestry Practitioners
Green-blue infrastructure projects are instrumental in enhancing urban sustainability, biodiversity, and aesthetics. This importance of ensuring the long-term success of these projects is critical, a need to not only establish but maintain sustained efforts in preserving and nurturing green-blue spaces. Urban forestry practitioners play a crucial role in enhancing the green canopy of urban spaces. […]
Nurturing a Greener Future: Insights from the National Tree Officers Conference
The National Tree Officers Conference in Reading was a gathering of over 200 local authority tree officers, all united by a common passion for the preservation and expansion of our urban forests. The conference provided a platform for experts to share their knowledge, experiences, and insights on various aspects of urban forestry, including the critical […]
Introducing the Next-Generation ArborSystem Configurator by GreenBlue Urban!
We are thrilled to unveil the all-new ArborSystem Configurator, a powerful and FREE online tool designed to empower architects, designers, and estimators in crafting tree pits tailored to their exact specifications. At GreenBlue Urban, our longstanding commitment has been to simplify the process of product selection and tree pit design for our valued clients. Our […]
A Game Changer for Green Cities – GBU Check List
Creating green spaces within urban environments is not just a matter of aesthetics; it’s necessary for the health and well-being of town and city dwellers and the planet. To design award-winning green spaces, urban planners and developers need a comprehensive approach that incorporates innovative solutions like GreenBlue Urban’s products. In this blog, we’ll provide you […]
GreenBlue Urban Launches V2 of Highways and Utility Guide with Exciting New Collaborators
GreenBlue Urban is thrilled to announce the launch of Version 2 of their Urban Trees, Highways and Utility Guide. The updated edition of the guide is a testament to the organisation’s commitment to enhancing urban environments, preserving the value of trees in our towns and cities, and fostering greater collaboration in the industry. The new […]
The Secret to Award-Winning Green-Blue Infrastructure Projects: A Comprehensive Guide
Green-blue infrastructure projects have become the hallmark of sustainable urban development. These projects not only beautify our towns and cities but also contribute to environmental conservation and resilience against climate change. But what is the secret behind award-winning green-blue infrastructure projects that stand out from the rest? The answer lies in a combination of carefully […]
Critical Things to Consider BEFORE You Plant a Tree Pit
When we see a hearty tree grow taller and stronger every year in a natural setting, we know one thing for sure: that tree is getting what it needs underground. When we see a hearty tree grow taller and stronger every year in an urban setting, we know one thing for sure: the tree planting […]
GreenBlue Proven – Collaboration at its best!
September 14th 2023, Hillier Tree Nursery was graced with beautiful weather, setting the stage for an extraordinary open-day event. A diverse blend of Hillier Trees valued clientele and GreenBlue’s esteemed contacts collectively representing a wide spectrum of expertise in landscaping and horticulture, gathered at the nursery. Our hosts, Howard Gray, GreenBlue Urban (Strategic Business Development) […]
Why is Soil Volume So Important?
Those that have listened to our CPDs and read previous blogs will know the term, Right Tree, Right Place, Right way there are many important factors when considering maximum tree canopy in urban areas, especially when space is limited. Previously we have highlighted the importance of healthy uncompacted aerated soil, being that in poor-quality soil areas […]
When Your Tree Pit is “The Pits,” So is Your Tree.
Sadly, 50% of urban trees die before they reach ten years of age. And even sadder yet, a little research and some trusted engineering could have changed the outlook of those trees immensely. When assessing the long-term health and success in tree growth, it’s important to look at what’s happening underground! And GreenBlue Urban is […]