Heyday For Haymaking

As summer mellows, meadow management cuts in, writes Paul Hadley, DLF wildflower specialistAutumn’s a critical stage in managing a native wildflower meadow long term. Following the peak flowering period, the focus shifts from visual performance to ecological balance and regeneration.
Well-timed intervention during this period maintains species diversity and ensures the meadow continues to function as a resilient, sustainable habitat.
Established meadows should receive a primary cut at the