Towards Equilibrium

Wildflower Growers Manual

Third Year +

Third Year Onward: Perennials establish and bloom. Annual and most biennials will have died out.

For short meadow cut to >10cm after each flush of flowers finishes, 3 times in summer.

As species grow, spread and interact, perennials establish and bloom and create stability.Thereafter ecological resistance and resilience will develop. Manage any unwanted grasses by cutting in spring (before March) and again in July or August.​
For short meadows to control weeds on fertile soils, cut to >10cm after each flush of flowers finishes, flowers can be cut anytime, just like the common lawn daisies.Wildflowers when cut they will flower again and not set seed, Cutting prolongs flowering and encourages pollinators.
Wintergreen: Moderate, some greenery persists through winter months. Colourful birds will visit, especially where sections are left uncut until spring.