ecological planting design

ECUS Landscape has a strong background in both ecology and horticulture and can apply this expertise to assist clients in creating inspiring and sustainable planting schemes. We can provide all the information required to create and maintain attractive, low maintenance schemes. We also work closely with our in-house ecologists to ensure that the ecological potential is maximised.

Ecological planting can help to increase biodiversity and achieve improved BREEAM ratings. Our planting schemes incorporate combinations of plants suited to the environmental conditions whilst taking into account the aesthetic and aftercare considerations. Our schemes can support planning applications by complying with planning policies aimed at improving sustainability. We ensure the sustainable use of resources both in implementing the planting scheme and in its longer term management.

Our planting schemes can provide social and educational benefits for young people and the wider public. If appropriate we can encourage the local community to take ownership of the planting by incorporating their involvement in the planning, implementation and management of schemes.

Planting design and implementation services that we can provide include:

• Outline soft landscape plans
• Detailed planting plans with planting schedules
• Planting and maintenance aftercare specifications
• Playgrounds and school grounds improvements
• Contract preparation and management
• Community involvement in planting, seeding and maintenance

Examples of schemes that can benefit from ecological planting design include:

• Wildflower meadows
• Wetlands
• Sustainable urban drainage schemes (SUDS)
• Habitat creation and restoration
• Green roofs and walls
• School grounds
• Business parks and residential development schemes

Our services are available individually or as part of an integrated package. Please contact us to discuss your requirements and the different service options we can provide.