![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
weed-proof membrane over ordinary ground with 1-2 ins of subsoil/ grit/ sand mix, fortunately we have a very limey soil. Aim - to replicate an "Alpine meadow" to the best I can achieve. Area approx. 12 x 25 feet presently.
Planting of sourced fine grasses, with various seed plants of BFT, Self-Heal, Kidney Vetch, Sheep's Sorrel, Wild Strawberry, Yellow Rattle, Sheep's Bit and Field Scabious, Cat's-ear, Fox & Cubs, Common Knapweed, Common Rockrose, Wild Marjoram, Viper's Bugloss, Thyme, Dog-violet, Sanfoin, Red Clover, Common Vetch, Dianthus, Meadow Clary, Speedwell, Harebell and Betony.
Common Spotted Orchid also occur naturally on our patch of ground, and these thrive among the rest. I actually have to take young orchids out of the lawn to save mowing them.
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
Wired off until established.. this year for the first time I am letting the Rabbits in, hoping for a shortish sward without Armageddon!
This is what it looks like today....
OK... so it's just a patch of green!.... but I'm hoping for more!!
![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
Plenty of butterflies visit it when in flower, but it is most covered in bees of all shapes and sizes... most welcome. I know we have had Small Coppers breed on it, but I'm still waiting for Common Blues to turn up...
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)