Creating a new wildflower meadow in Totnes
“A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.”
Creating a new wildflower meadow in Totnes We're creating a new wildflower meadow in Totnes - a boost for wildlife and our local communities.
Hand sown seed across the surface area raked, and trodden in.
Rewilding an ecological restoration aimed at increasing biodiversity and restoring natural processes in a Totnes garden.
It differs from ecological restoration in that, while human intervention may be involved, rewilding aspires to reduce human influence on ecosystems.
A staggering 97% of meadows have disappeared in Britain since 1945 - a severe habitat loss for pollinators, birds and mammals.
How do you turn a Totnes field into a wildflower meadow?
Preparation is key to establishing a wildflower meadow
Wherever this happens to be, the area should be free from any existing grass and weeds.
You must remove these before sowing wildflower seeds or the more fertile grasses and weeds will take over.
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