Making Hay! Meadow-Planting & Lawn Alternatives - Gardening Talk

About this event

Discover sensational lawn alternatives to create a more natural and relaxed feeling in your garden, whilst attracting pollinating insects and increasing bio- diversity. In this session Juliet will share her experiences and explain all you need to know about creating a meadow, no matter how small in your garden, our favourite and most reliable mixes to use and alternatives options to enhance your existing lawn. Subjects Covered: – What is meadow planting and the two main types of wild flower meadows. – How and when to prepare for planting a meadow. – Choosing the right mix for your soil type and location, and our favourite meadow mixes. – Other lawn alternatives and enhancing your existing lawn. Who is the talk for? Beginner and experienced gardeners alike By the end of the talk you will have: – Understanding the types of wild flower meadows available and their benefits. – Understand how and when to prepare and plant your meadow. – Juliet’s Top 5 meadow plants and favourite meadow mixes/ turfs. – Inspiration for other lawn alternatives or enhancing your existing lawn. The Tutor: Juliet Sargeant is a multi-award-winning designer and regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners Question Time, with over 20 years of experience in designing gardens and also teaching about them. She has a relaxed teaching style, with plenty of illustrations, and discussion. The Venue: Old Barn Nurseries is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex.