Creating your own meadow
Read our online guides to restoring and creating new species-rich grasslands.
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Creating a meadow in your garden
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Restoring grasslands through grazing
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Making new meadows on larger areas
Regardless of the size of the meadow you are planning, it’s always good to record the wildflower species that you see at the start of the restoration process. This allows you to monitor the impact of any changes in management over time.
During the first summer of not mowing you may want to simply observe the site to see whether there are already wildflower species present in the seed bank.
There are many useful online resources and books to help with plant and pollinator identification:
Add your meadow to our map
Resources and suppliers
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Wildflower seed
A native lowland hay meadow mix (MG5 seed mix), is suitable for most sites in the Scottish Borders.
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Plug plants
For gardens and smaller meadows, wildflower plug plants may be an affordable option for quicked results.
Want to create your own meadow?
Get in touch
If you are interested in creating a meadow on your own land or in a community greenspace, we’d love to hear from you! We can offer advice and support to help you get started.
Photography © Alex Lintott, Apithanny Bourne, Catriona McKay 2026