The planting pit
A tree planted in too small a volume dies within five years or lifts the surfacing. Useful soil volume is a technical item, not a landscaping detail.
What we work on
Public spaces and green spaces
A successful square is judged ten years later, by its state of upkeep.
What this sector covers
Creation and renovation of squares, parks, recreational areas, playgrounds, esplanades and landscaped developments, including surfacing, street furniture, planting and water management.
Our services
- Layout study and design plan
- Choice of surfacing according to use, loading and expected maintenance
- Design of surface water management and infiltration
- Selection of species, planting pits and useful soil volumes
- Street furniture, accessibility and walkways
- Bill of quantities, specifications and planting supervision
Points of attention
The real pitfalls of the trade — the ones that cost money when nobody watches for them.
Maintenance cost
A layout is also chosen based on what it will cost the maintenance department every year. That calculation is made at design stage.
Accessibility
Usable walkways cannot be fixed afterwards without demolition.
Permeable surfacing
It requires a specific structure and maintenance regime, without which it clogs and loses all function.