Tree planting is a crucial aspect of urban development, offering numerous environmental, aesthetic, and health benefits. However, the success of tree-planting initiatives heavily depends on the choice of planting media. In this blog, we will delve into various tree planting systems, including soil cells, gravel-based structural soil, and sand-based structural soil, comparing their features, advantages, […] The post Comparing Tree Planting Media: A Comprehensive Overview appeared first on GreenBlue Urban ..read more

In the UK, mainland Europe and beyond, planners and elected representatives all face a common problem – namely, that there is pressure to house and provide essential services and infrastructure to meet the rapidly changing and diversifying needs of our increasingly populated urban environments. When the question of developing greenfield sites is mooted, there is […] The post SuDS, Trees and Brownfield appeared first on GreenBlue Urban ..read more

Urban trees are essential for the environmental benefits they provide. They filter pollutants, reduce the urban heat island effect, and provide wildlife habitat. We know that air pollution is a negative factor related to our health and wellbeing, and that urban trees contribute to mitigating the impact of climate change. It could be argued the […] The post Urban Trees – Is There a Return on Investment (ROI)? Yes! appeared first on GreenBlue Urban ..read more

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 […] The post Critical Things to Consider BEFORE You Plant a Tree Pit appeared first on GreenBlue Urban ..read more

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 […] The post When Your Tree Pit is The Pits,” So is Your Tree appeared first on GreenBlue Urban ..read more

To be sure, our environment would be cleaner and safer if we eliminated harmful plastic products altogether. We are wasteful. A trip to the local landfill will reveal thousands of plastic bottles that should have been recycled (only about 30% of those used are reused). Environmentalists are continuing to fight the problem of waste daily, […] The post Could Plastics be Getting an Unfair Bad Rap? appeared first on GreenBlue Urban ..read more

Imagine for a moment an endless city sidewalk in a neighborhood of stunning historic buildings. The clean lines of the buildings’ designs seem to align perfectly with the coolness of the concrete environment. But the picturesque scene is lacking something…a certain warmth and life that encompass that feeling of “home.” The beauty of this nostalgic […] The post Root Management is Key to Healthy Urban Trees appeared first on GreenBlue Urban ..read more

…the Blue Jacaranda! This breathtaking tree with its large blue-purple blooms has been awarded as the 2023 Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA). This semi-evergreen boasts 20-inch leaves that are delicate and fern-like, blooms from May through the summer, and provides an eye-popping focal point to a garden or […] The post The Winner of This Year’s Urban Tree of the Year… appeared first on GreenBlue Urban ..read more

Brent Clark and Ryan Burnett, Sales Consultants from Green Blue Urban’s North American Operations attended the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) 2023 ScaleUp Conference in Minneapolis, MN at the end of October, 2023. This four-day conference is the largest gathering of Landscape Architects and allied professionals in the world, with more than 6,000 attendees. […] The post A Deep Dive Into the 2023 ASLA Conference appeared first on GreenBlue Urban ..read more

Did you know city life is hotter than rural life? Literally. A beautiful 70-degree day can feel more like 85 degrees if you’re in a neighborhood without the shade of trees. Trees not only suck up heat-trapping carbon dioxide, they also help reduce erosion and flooding as well. It’s an issue that politicians are taking […] The post Inflation Reduction Act to Make a Difference in our Nation’s Most-Deserving Cities! appeared first on GreenBlue Urban ..read more