Flowering Lawns
"Wild meadows can support a complex web of invertebrates, mammals, birds, fungi and other wildlife."
A special blend of wild flowers and grasses including: lady's bedstraw oxeye daisy rough hawkbit cowslip crested dogstail red fescue common bent wild red clover meadow buttercup selfheal birdsfoot trefoil smaller cat's-tail
"According to the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, the UK has lost 97% of its wild flower meadows since the 1930s."
Q&A
How do you prepare the ground for a flowering lawn?The grasses and perennial weeds need to be cleared otherwise they will crowd out the relatively slow growing species in the seed mix. We will strip back the existing grass and then thoroughly weed the site. The next step is to rotavate the area and then firm it down ready to sow the seeds.
What kind of soil is best for a flowering lawn?
A flowering lawn does not require a highly fertile soil. The grasses and flowers in the seed mix generally thrive in relatively poor soils.
How do I maintain a flowering lawn?
The wild flower and grass species will be slow to germinate and grow and will not usually flower in their first growing season. Mow newly sown flowering lawns regularly (every 7 -10 days during growing season) throughout the first year. Cut to a height of 40-60mm to help maintain balance between faster growing grasses and slower developing wild flowers. Remove deep-rooted perennial weeds, such as docks. In subsequent years mowing can be relaxed from mid June.
How long will it take to establish a flowering lawn?
A flowering lawn will evolve and change over time. Some of the species are slow growing and will take over a year to become established. A rich and diverse flowering lawn can take 2-5 years to establish and thrive.
How much does it cost?
Send us the dimensions of your proposed flowering lawn and we'll send you a quote.
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