Enriched with Hydropor™, the specially developed formula supports good water percolation and retention, stabilising the growing medium for much better seed germination compared to more conventional direct seeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meadowscape Pro™ is a specialised growing medium pre-mixed with wildflower seeds. It provides an optimal environment for seed germination, making it a budget-friendly option. Meadowscape Pro™ essentially replicates the initial stage of our turf creation process. You can lay it at the recommended thickness, and the wildflowers will fully establish naturally over 3-4 months, compared to 1-2 years for traditional seed methods.
Meadowscape Pro™ can typically be installed between March and October, depending on weather conditions.
Meadowscape Pro™ is an active ingredient and must be installed within 1 day of delivery and must be kept damp for 4-6 weeks following installation.
Clear the area of weeds or complete a light turf cut and clear dead surface material with a mower or rake. Be careful, do NOT rotovate or disturb the soil. Meadowscape Pro™ to be dressed to a 25mm (or 1”) in depth.
Meadowscape Pro™ is an active ingredient and must be installed within 1 day of delivery.
3-4 months if installed in the Spring or Summer months. If installed in Autumn, the wildflowers will germinate then enter a dormant state over the winter. Come Spring, the wildflowers will begin to fully establish and flower.
Meadowscape Pro™, like our other product ranges, it requires a minimum of 3-4 hours of dappled sunlight during peak summer. Ideally, the more sunlight, the better. Contact us for specific details on each mix.
Yes, Meadowscape Pro™ can be used on slopes up to 30°c. However, close monitoring is crucial during establishment. Heavy rain could cause wash away or uneven thickness.
Similar to our Wildflower Turf®, we recommend checking what currently grows in the area. If grass struggles, wildflowers are likely to struggle too. We have a Shade Tolerant mix available in Meadowscape Pro™, however, it still requires a minimum of 3-4 hours of dappled summer sunlight. For further advice contact our advisors on 01256 771 222.
Meadowscape Pro™ is a specialised growing medium pre-mixed with wildflower seeds. It provides an optimal environment for seed germination, making it a budget-friendly option. Meadowscape Pro™ essentially replicates the initial stage of our turf creation process. You can lay it at the recommended thickness, and the wildflowers will fully establish naturally over 3-4 months, compared to 1-2 years for traditional seed methods.
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Why Choose Meadowscape Pro™?
Meadowscape Pro™ allows land owners, developers and managers to create dynamic and biodiverse wild flower spaces in a range of settings with very little ground preparation.
Successful wild flower establishment very dependant on quick, healthy seedling growth getting a head start over any other grass or weed species development – Meadowscape Pro™ delivers the optimal seed germination environment to make this happen.
Suitable for
Large sites where there is access to irrigation but instant plant coverage is not required
Sites where access for ground preparation is restricted or the soil type limits conventional seed bed preparation
Areas with low incline (not steep slopes).
Areas with lower historical weed burdens or lower risk of potential weed ingression