University of West England installs BioScapes planters
We recently collaborated with the University of the West of England (UWE) to install WildPod® planters to encourage pollinators to flourish on-campus. The units were placed in the community garden of the Frenchay campus, to complement the FRENCHAY BEELINE edible planting scheme, which was introduced in 2019 to attract nature into the heart of the […]
BioScapes units feature at West Midlands housing development
We’re proud to announce that we installed a NatureArk® and WildPod® at Taylor Wimpey’s Lockside Wharf development in Bishopton, Stratford-Upon-Avon. The units were placed in the gardens of two show homes to enhance nature and add kerb appeal to the site. Angie Prince, Marketing Director for the UK-based construction company, commented “working with BioScapes has […]
BioScapes delivers biodiversity boost to RHS Garden Harlow Carr
As the UK’s leading gardening charity, the Royal Horticultural Society (the RHS) promotes excellence in horticulture, to “enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place,” a sentiment echoed by the team at BioScapes. Since it was established in 2021, BioScapes, part of the Rolawn® group, has been driven […]
BioScapes partners with Believe housing on allotment project
Throw-back to when we partnered with one of the largest housing associations in the North East of England. Three BioCube® planters were placed in social housing plots, and two NatureArk® units were installed by our lead ecologist, Terry, in the community allotment by their headquarters in Durham. The team at Believe helped us to install […]
International Day of Happiness and the importance of ecological wellbeing
On this International Day of Happiness, it’s important to evaluate how workplaces affect wellbeing. Many prefer companies that prioritise sustainability. As consumer expectations grow, employers must adapt to attract talent. Discover how natural elements can enhance employee satisfaction and productivity while benefiting the environment.
February wildlife – nesting birds, foxes on the hunt and snowdrops in bloom
February may seem too icy and cold to think about nesting but, surprisingly, there are a fair few birds who are early starters: The humble long-tailed tit busies itself as early as February gathering bits of moss, lichen and cobwebs to construct its new home, lining it with soft feathers ready to wow a female. […]
RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch with BioScapes
Last week, the team enjoyed a different lunch break and ventured outside to record the birds visiting BioScapes HQ for RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch, which sees people documenting the number of avian species they find in any given setting, within an hour. We wanted to contribute knowledge of our garden birds as part of […]
BioScapes® offers biodiversity advice in the media
“Important gardening jobs to do now to create ‘perfect little hiding places’ for wildlife” was the theme of The Express newspaper’s recent Gardening section, featuring BioScapes’ resident ecology expert, Terry Smithson. Allowing leaves to remain on plants as they curl and dry out creates little to keep smaller species away from birds on the hunt […]
BioScapes® at BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair
BioScapes is attending BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair from 2nd-4th September at Audley End House and Gardens. The event will be filled with guest speakers, BBC Good Food Market and Showcase Gardens. Our BioScapes team will be there to answer your questions on biodiversity and our innovative wildlife planters that double up as multi-habitat homes […]
Customer Case Study: NatureArk
Our IT Manager, Alan, has given an insight into how our innovative wildlife planter, the NatureArk®, has changed his garden. Read the full story below and discover what our multi-habitat units can bring to your own garden or commercial space. We asked Alan: What was your main reason for installing a BioScapes product in your […]