For a list of wild flower seed suppliers in the UK, click here.
To see the Plant Life page, click here.
If you do want to sow seed then sprinkling seed over the top of the grass is not successful. What you need to do is dig up quite a few ares of turf (and the accompanying topsoil) each 1-2 square feet and then sow seed in these areas.
If the area is wasteland then it is important to prepare the ground. Uneven ground is fine from the plants point of view but remember that the meadow requires cutting and so decide how much levelling is required in order for the mower to be used. Also, large stones and general rubbish such as tincans and old bike frames need to be removed.
There are many different types of meadow / display you can choose from. Look around your local countryside to see which type of wild plants grow successfully around you. Generally these are the best ones to choose. You may opt for a diplay lasting one year (such as a cornfield) or for longer. You may make use of natural features (such as water and boggy areas) or you could try to alter the area to something diffrent. The following are some ideas:
...mainly oxe eye daisies [96Kb]
...cornflower, poppy, corncockle, oxe eye daisy & charlock [118Kb]
...whole of the mini-meadow [322Kb]
Chalkland Meadow
Other Habitats
...bladder campion [not available]
To Be Continued . . .
The Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Lower Smite Farm
Smite Hill
Hindlip
Worcester
WR3 8SZ
Tel: 01905 754919
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