There are many companies that offer wildflower turf or meadow mat. One option might be to cut it to fit your strip. If going for that option, I would go for a mat containing no grasses.
This is an interesting idea, didnt know this turf existed. An expensive way to do it but perhaps more likely to be successful. I wonder how easy it is to merge the new turf with existing lawn so it's not obvious it is a strip of turf..
@thevictorian we have tried for many years to sow yellow rattle in areas in our orchard with other wildflowers. Never had any germination. We have followed all the advice but to no avail. A great pity as they are such good plants to weaken the grass as you say.
Likewise.
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
This is an interesting idea, didnt know this turf existed. An expensive way to do it but perhaps more likely to be successful. I wonder how easy it is to merge the new turf with existing lawn so it's not obvious it is a strip of turf..
I have neighbours who have used it successfully, but I haven't used it myself. GW says
"Simply remove a few strips from your lawn and replace them with wildflower turf, which you can buy from online suppliers."
It might be worth trying a small patch first to see what the match is like, if you are concerned. If you get a mat with established yellow rattle plants in it, you might be more likely to keep grass at bay over the years. It can be very hard to get it going. the problem with the strip, right next to grass, is in the ingress of grasses in the long term.
I would say it's west facing. Thanks for the link. Might try a small patch somewhere as you say this year to test it out. Will also try in the borders too but won't expect too much.
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