13/08/2026
Thats the meadow cut down. What we are going to do next is make lots of piles of grass and burn it when the conditions are safe to do so. This will clear some ground for wildflowers and reduce the amount of labour required to shift the grass cuttings..
To create a diverse meadow with lot of species of wildflower there's a lot more preparation required to change fertile soil to poor soil.. poor soil is wildflower haven.
This is overlooked. We all buy wildflower seed packs with big expectations. the packet doesn't explain what you actually need to do to make a meadow with many species to thrive for years.
The meadow will do well for 1 year , in year 2 the meadows end up as a daisy meadow mixed with grass, and the odd thistle ,nettle ,yarrow, burdock , buttercup, marrow, clover and knapweed..thats ok but not a proper meadow just like having a grass verge in your garden. .to do it right it takes years of graft.
Makes me wonder that the seed companies are making serious money off the back of the rewilding movement. And what a waste of seed 🤔
We know what to do.. give us a call if you need assistance on creating a species rich meadow
