How To Properly Manage A Wildflower Meadow

A wildflower meadow is a beautiful addition to any property, whether it is commercial or residential. British wildlife is so unique and vast that a wildflower meadow can be an incredibly diverse piece of land, full of different colours and shapes.

For a commercial property, a wildflower meadow can be a great addition, attracting customers and wowing them with the beautiful natural element.

But maintaining a wildflower meadow properly can be difficult, so here are some top tips from the team here at GMCB Ltd, who are experts in wildflower meadow management.



The First Year

Wildflower meadows can take a while to establish so be patient! The first year of management will be key to the success of the meadow. Try to cut the meadow regularly at a high level. This will help keep vigorous grasses at bay. But remember to walk through the area first before cutting, this will enable any wildlife in the area to be scared away.

Pull up any undesirable plants such as weeds so only the ones that you want to shine through are visible. And make sure you always remove all of the cuttings and compost away from the area once you’re done with your maintenance.

Time Cuts To Flowering Meadows

You should ensure you’re mowing at different times of the year depending on when your meadow flowers. For a summer flowering meadow cut between late July and March, while for a spring flowering meadow you should mow from late June to October. If your meadow is large enough, try cutting different sections at different times of the year!

Create Pathways

To create a truly immersive experience you should mow paths into your wildflower meadow so a person can walk through them. These paths could be in any shape or form you want, such as strict straight lines or curved routes that slope through the meadow. Take into account points of interests, such as particularly beautiful sections of the meadow and try to make sure the pathways go near them.

Creating pathways will also prevent people from stomping and trampling your wildflowers, instead sticking to the path and observing the flowers at a respectable distance. It will also encourage visitors to visit and explore your property, rather than see the wildflower meadow as a place not to disturb.

Grounds Maintenance From GMCB Ltd

Here at GMCB Ltd, we are dedicated to providing grounds maintenance services to commercial customers throughout Edinburgh, Glasgow and the surrounding areas. This includes wildflower meadow management. We have the expertise and tools to ensure your wildflower meadow is looked after during the crucial first year and then offer further maintenance to keep it in the best condition possible.

As well as wildflower meadow maintenance, we can also help with a range of other ground maintenance needs, such as weed killing, grass cutting, tree surgery and much more. If you’d like to find out more about how we can assist you, get in touch with us today.