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Autumn, or Spring. Until 3 or 4 years ago, that would have been 'Spring, or Autumn', but for medium to large-scale projects, the hot dry weather from April onwards, has probably tipped the balance towards September and October being optimal. Projects started in the cooler, damper autumn conditions, have time to establish slowly for 6 months, before risk of drought. It is also the best time to sow wildflower seed. However, Spring remains the most popular and traditional choice

Space your super-plugs 25cm to 50cm apart (9 to 18 inches). They need space to mature into, and to drop seed. Dig a hole with a trowel, spade or bulb planter. As deep as the plug-roots are. If planting into grass, strim or cut a dinner-plate size patch, remove the cuttings, then plant the plug at the centre. This ensures it gets light to be able to grow properly. Water the hole. Let it soak away, then put the plug in. This puts the plug into contact with wet soil, giving the

This is 25 years of experience, in a 5 minute read... 1) Get your mindset right. You need patience. You need time. From scratch, to get anything half-decent, you need 3-5 years. A decade, for true naturalisation and full effect. You need some knowledge, or the willingness to acquire it. You need resilience. You are going to make mistakes. Nature and events will set you back. Things won't work the way you want them to. The image in your head, is probably unachievable! 2) Under