Shady Meadows
"Wild meadows can support a complex web of invertebrates, mammals, birds, fungi and other wildlife."
A special blend of wild flowers and grasses for shady areas including: common knapweed hogweed hedge bedstraw wild carrot oxeye daisy ribwort plantain meadowsweet lesser burdock tufted hair-grass musk mallow common bent crested dog's-tail red fescue sweet vernal-grass wood meadow-grass
"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 new meadow?The grasses and perennial weeds need to be cleared otherwise they will crowd out the relatively slow growing species in the meadow 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 wild meadow?
Meadows have different requirements to domestic grass lawns. The species in meadow seed mixes generally thrive in relatively poor soils.
How do I maintain a wild meadow?
In the first year we suggest weeding any dominant invasive weeds, like docks and nettles. Otherwise, meadows are relatively low maintenance. Cut with a scythe or a strimmer in August and remove the cuttings - lower soil fertility will favour the slow growing species in the meadow seed mix. Maintain the meadow through the autumn and winter but do not cut from mid March onwards to allow flowering.
How long will it take to create a wild meadow?
A wild meadow 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 meadow can take 2-5 years to establish and thrive.
How much does it cost?
Send us the dimensions of your proposed meadow and we'll send you a quote.
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