Species-rich flower meadow

Material:

Seeds: native and site-appropriate plant mixture

Structure:

• Determine the area in the garden
• In October/November: Remove the top layer of soil (approx. 5-10 cm) by digging, peeling or tilling or have it removed by a specialist
• Repeatedly loosen and mix the soil (optionally also with sand or gravel)
• Sow in April/May; follow the instructions on the seed packet

It can take several years to create a stable, species-rich flower meadow – patience is required. In the young stages, many clover patches are not atypical.

Function:

• The habitat provides food and serves, among other things, as a hiding or hibernation place for insects and small animals

Location:

• Sunny to semi-shady location
• Soil should be rather depleted of nutrients

Care:

New plants should only be mowed from the second year onwards.

• Mow gently, for example with a scythe, in sections
• Number of cuts: 1-2 times a year
• Cutting time: from June
• Do not mow too deep, 10 cm from the ground

Further links, brochures and leaflets:

Information on meadows and tips for creating a flower meadow (in German)

Leaflet "Sowing a new species-rich flower meadow" (in German)

Regional seeds (in German)

Wild plants for the garden (in German)

Video: Biodiverse mowing with Hansjörg von Känel (in German)