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<blockquote data-quote="Muddyroads" data-source="post: 6713598" data-attributes="member: 81810"><p>I’ve done some areas of this. “Wildflower” meadows mean different things to different people. Carefully consider what you want to plant and what the local community is expecting. The common perception of a wildflower meadow is anything but wild, hence the work involved.</p><p>Competition is a common problem, so the above comment about reducing soil fertility is spot on, but rarely has time to happen. Whether the community like it or nort, the area should be sprayed off, and ideally a false seedbed created. By the look of the picture you’ll have a big weed seed reservoir. As a result you’re probably better putting an annual mix in for the first couple of years, preventing weeds from going to seed.</p><p>The majority of seeds you plant will almost certainly need direct soil contact, so ploughing or rotavating is necessary. I used a Blecavator. The seeds then need rolling in.</p><p>Weeds need controlling each year to prevent them going to seed. I’ve seen some very good hand weeding of docks and thistles by community groups!</p><p>At the end of the growing season, once the desired plants have gone to seed, the area needs to be cut and cleared. I bought an elderly direct cut Orkel round baler for this, as it also helps redistribute seeds.</p><p>Don’t be afraid to ask if I can be of any further help.[ATTACH=full]852009[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]852010[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]852011[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Muddyroads, post: 6713598, member: 81810"] I’ve done some areas of this. “Wildflower” meadows mean different things to different people. Carefully consider what you want to plant and what the local community is expecting. The common perception of a wildflower meadow is anything but wild, hence the work involved. Competition is a common problem, so the above comment about reducing soil fertility is spot on, but rarely has time to happen. Whether the community like it or nort, the area should be sprayed off, and ideally a false seedbed created. By the look of the picture you’ll have a big weed seed reservoir. As a result you’re probably better putting an annual mix in for the first couple of years, preventing weeds from going to seed. The majority of seeds you plant will almost certainly need direct soil contact, so ploughing or rotavating is necessary. I used a Blecavator. The seeds then need rolling in. Weeds need controlling each year to prevent them going to seed. I’ve seen some very good hand weeding of docks and thistles by community groups! At the end of the growing season, once the desired plants have gone to seed, the area needs to be cut and cleared. I bought an elderly direct cut Orkel round baler for this, as it also helps redistribute seeds. Don’t be afraid to ask if I can be of any further help.[ATTACH type="full"]852009[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full"]852010[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full"]852011[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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