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HOW WE RATE A WILDFLOWER MEADOW - month by month

Many of our customers ask the question..."what is the best month for a wildflower meadow", and in particular "when do they fade/need cutting".


This post captures much of what has already been said in earlier blogs, but perhaps is easier on the eye!

Grade A = stunning/at it's best

Grade B = looks good

Grade C = before/past it's best

Dormant = Dec-Feb


MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV

STANDARD MANAGEMENT C C B A A B C C C

(cut Spring + Autumn)


ENHANCED MANAGEMENT C C B A C B A B C

(cut Spring + late Jun + late Autumn)


SPRING MEADOW A A B B C C B C C

(cut Jul + late Autumn only)

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