22nd May is International Day for Biological Diversity. The theme for 2013 is Water and Biodiversity. Green roofs are an aid to water management and to biodiversity because they integrate architecture with nature, recreating the natural water cycle and helping to ensure that human activity supports natural infrastructure
Read MoreGreen roofs for water and biodiversity
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 12:06:00 Europe/London
New Turfland & Q Lawns Product Guide
Tuesday, 21 May 2013 17:47:48 Europe/London
Turfland and Q Lawns have produced a new comprehensive 36 page Product Guide.
Read MoreEdging a pond with sedum mat
Monday, 20 May 2013 10:08:11 Europe/London
Sedum matting is a great way to disguise the edge of a pond and make it look as though it's always been there.
Read MorePlants for green roofs
Tuesday, 14 May 2013 16:36:29 Europe/London
Angela Lambert from Enviromat looks at different plant groups and discusses why they may or may not do well on green roofs.
Read MoreSedum mat in Stevenage
Monday, 13 May 2013 09:50:27 Europe/London
Enviromat sedum matting will feature in a low maintenance show garden at the Letchworth Food Festival and on Stevenage day.
Read MoreSedum roof construction
Friday, 10 May 2013 10:29:56 Europe/London
A sedum green roof is made up of three or four layers of specially engineered but easily installed materials. Find out more and download a free green roof installation guide.
Read MoreFeeding your green roof
Thursday, 9 May 2013 10:26:10 Europe/London
Why you need to feed your green roof and what fertiliser is best.
Read MoreWhite flowers on green roofs
Wednesday, 8 May 2013 08:54:52 Europe/London
Meadow Saxifrage has a delicate appearance but is tough enough to live on an extensive green roof.
Read MoreWhat does a green roof cost?
Tuesday, 30 April 2013 10:42:01 Europe/London
There are so many benefits to green roofing that everybody wants one. But what will it cost to put a green roof on to a garden building?
Read MoreSedum matting price drop
Friday, 26 April 2013 11:51:54 Europe/London
Enviromat have been able to reduce the cost of their UK grown sedum matting as green roofing becomes more popular.
Read MoreEnviromat aims to reduce carbon footprint
Thursday, 18 April 2013 10:47:20 Europe/London
The Norfolk growers of Enviromat sedum matting are reducing their carbon footprint be using fuel efficient delivery vehicles
Read MoreWhen to water a sedum roof
Tuesday, 16 April 2013 10:27:28 Europe/London
A properly installed sedum roof needs very little, if any, watering. Here are some guidelines on irrigating your roof from the growers of Enviromat sedum matting
Read MoreWhen to make your green roof
Tuesday, 9 April 2013 10:52:32 Europe/London
What is the best time of year to install a living green roof? Robert Allen from Enviromat has the answers.
Read MoreWhat does a green roof weigh?
Wednesday, 27 March 2013 14:16:40 Europe/London
Short blog post answering the frequently asked question "how heavy is a green roof?"
Read MoreSedum pictures
Tuesday, 26 March 2013 09:40:19 Europe/London
Some pictures of Enviromat sedum matting to cheer you up on a dull day
Read MoreGreen roofs and wildlife corridors
Saturday, 9 March 2013 12:25:45 Europe/London
Adding a green roof to a garden building can create a valuable resource for wildlife looking for a resting place or a source of food. In this blog article, Angela Lambert examines the value of green roofs for wildlife corridors
Sedum matting is Perfect for Pollinators
Thursday, 21 February 2013 18:12:31 Europe/London
Enviromat sedum matting has been approved by the Royal Horticultural Society as part of their Perfect for Pollinators scheme.
Read Morehow to make a flat green roof
Wednesday, 6 February 2013 09:30:47 Europe/London
Installing a living green roof is a good way to help prevent local flooding because up to 80% of the rainwater that falls onto a living roof will be absorbed. Kevin Docherty gives us an illustrated guide to creating a living green roof using Enviromat sedum matting.
Read MoreHow to "green" a pitched roof
Monday, 4 February 2013 19:08:36 Europe/London
A simple to follow, step by step guide to putting a living green roof on to a garden building with a pitched roof.
Read MoreIt’s Go for Green Roofs
Monday, 4 February 2013 09:47:37 Europe/London
Thinking of buying a new shed, summerhouse or garden office this year? Why not put a living roof on it? Kevin Docherty from Enviromat talks about the joys of having a green roof shed
Read MoreEthical and sustainable landscaping
Wednesday, 16 January 2013 15:56:16 Europe/London
Find out how green roofs and wildflower meadows offer long-term benefits to the Environment at the APL event on 6th March 2013
Read MoreEnviromat and Survival of the Fittest
Wednesday, 19 September 2012 12:24:54 Europe/London
Mark Gurney and Kevin Harden from Q Lawns will be showcasing Enviromat sedum matting and Meadowmat wild flower mat at Palmstead Nurseries' workshop "Survival of the Fittest" on 27th September in Ashford, Kent
Read MoreSedum features at Tatton for New Charter
Wednesday, 22 August 2012 14:46:42 Europe/London
New Charter landscapes show off their landscaping capabilities at the Tatton Flower Show 2012.
Read MoreBath House at Ormskirk Enviromat Roof
Wednesday, 22 August 2012 13:51:18 Europe/London
The restoration man paid a visit to the Bath House in Ormskirk to see the finishing touches, including the newly installed sedum roof from Turfland / Q Lawns.
Read MoreEnviromat Sedum Mat at Southport Flower Show
Tuesday, 21 August 2012 14:04:11 Europe/London
Lovania nurseries use enviromat sedum mat in garden display at the Southport Flower Show.
Read MoreEnviromat and MeadowMat "make a splash" at Tatton
Tuesday, 21 August 2012 12:15:32 Europe/London
Two of Turfland / Q Lawn products featured on prize winning garden at Tatton Flower Show.
Read MoreWhen to feed sedum roofs
Friday, 3 August 2012 17:34:37 Europe/London
After all the rain we’ve had this spring and summer, green roofs should be looking wonderfully green and verdant at the moment. But what if they’re not? What could be the matter?

