Traditional Meadowmat - Wildflower

£27.00 £22.50

Traditional Meadowmat is a blend of 31 native wildflowers and 3 types of grass typically found in an old-fashioned hay meadow.

Ideal for a sunny spot where low maintenance and lots of biodiversity combine to create a relaxed feel. Prefer a more manicured look? Then, keep the edges trimmed and mow paths through your Traditional Meadowmat® to give a more formal appearance.

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Traditional Meadowmat

Traditional Meadowmat is a blend of 31 native wildflowers and 3 types of grass typically found in an old-fashioned hay meadow.

Ideal for a sunny spot where low maintenance and lots of biodiversity combine to create a relaxed feel. Prefer a more manicured look? Then, keep the edges trimmed and mow paths through your Traditional Meadowmat® to give a more formal appearance.

Key Points

  • The majority of plant species in Traditional Meadowmat wildflower turf are perennial. That means that if they are happy in your garden they will grow back year after year.
  • Flowering Time: May – July (depending on local weather conditions).
  • Meadowmat® is mown before despatch to minimise damage to plants. It will not be in flower when it is delivered.
  • For flowers in its first season, install Traditional Meadowmat before the end of March to allow plants to establish.
  • A standard roll of Traditional Meadowmat covers 1 square metre of prepared soil and weights up to 25Kg. We recommend having two people to install it.
  • The balance of plant species is affected by soil type, management, pollinator populations and local climatic conditions. Your Traditional Meadowmat will change appearance from year to year, which is one of the reasons we love it so much.

What is Meadowmat®?

If you’re not familiar with Meadowmat®, it’s an innovative landscaping material that allows you to establish dense planting very quickly. More reliable than seeding and less time-consuming than plug-planting, Meadowmat® can only be described as a wildflower turf garden on a roll. It’s installed and established just like grass turf but needs less ongoing maintenance than a lawn.

Maintaining Traditional Meadowmat® requires a different approach to any other type of gardening. Fertilisers and pesticides can stay in the shed – you won’t be needing those. Neither will you need your lawn mower. Meadowmat® can be left to grow unchecked between March and August. At the end of summer, it is cut back to a height of 10 – 15 cm and all vegetation is removed. Mow once or twice in Autumn to remove excess growth and leave over winter and your Traditional Meadowmat wildflower turf will naturally start growing when the soils warm up in spring.

Coverage

Each roll of Traditional Meadowmat measures 500mm (19.6″) wide by 2000mm (78.7″) long and covers 1m².

What’s In Traditional Meadowmat® Wildflower Turf?

Please note, percentages refer to the weight of the seed in the growing mix and do not necessarily reflect the proportions of mature plants.

20% Native Grasses

To help prevent soil drying out, provide shelter for insects, food for birds and perches for butterflies:

Sheep’s Fescue  
Slender Creeping Red Fescue

80% Native Wildflowers

For more information about each flower please click on the Spec sheet.

If you have a square or rectangular area, calculating the amount of product needed is simply a case of measuring the width and the length and enter these values into the product page calculator.

Calculator

Whether you measure in feet, yards or metres, you can use the product page calculator to do the calculation for you. Each product page calculator is configured for the selected product. It will be indicated if the calculation includes our recommended percentage increase to allow for cuts, shaping and wastage. The calculator will also round up to the minimum order quantity for the selected product so pay particular attention to topsoil and loose products where these are available as small bags, large bags and loose loads.

Of course, not all areas are that easy to measure. The design of your garden may result in an irregular bed, lawn or area. If the shape is relatively simple and made up of separate squares or rectangles, you can measure it by breaking it up as shown in the diagram below.

Examples

Diagram illustrating how to measure an area made up of separate squares or rectangles:

If your area is more complicated than that, use a grided paper such as graph paper to help you measure the area. Measure the width and the length of your garden at various points and plot the shape of your area to scale on the grid. Count the number of whole squares your area fills. Then visually piece together the rest from partially filled counting wholes as you go until you have accounted for the complete edge. Then add the 2 figures together. If in doubt, it is always best to round your estimate up rather than down.

Diagram illustrating how to measure an irregularly shaped bed:

To use a meter squared area with our calculator, simply divide the square meter value by 2 and enter the result as the width and the length. Simple!

If your not sure and would like some help don't hesitate to call: 01959 897605 - Office hours Phone lines open 8am to 4pm Mon - Fri

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Where do you deliver to?

Delivery is available to UK mainland addresses only.

Can I have delivery on Saturday?

Yes but please contact your local depot for information and cost.

Can I have a timed delivery?

Unfortunately we do not provide this service.

Can you deliver next day?

When you order turf & topsoil before 9am, Monday to Thursday, delivery can be made the following day, subject to availability at the depot. When you order after 9am on Friday the earliest day for delivery is Tuesday. Please note turf can be delivered Tuesday to Friday.

How much notice do you need for delivery?

When you order turf & topsoil before 9am, Monday to Thursday, delivery can be made the following day, subject to availability. An additional charge applies for Saturday delivery. When you order after 9am on Friday the earliest day for delivery is Tuesday. Please note turf can be delivered Tuesday to Friday, or Saturday for an additional charge.

What time will my order be delivered?

Deliveries will usually be made anytime from 8am up until 6pm, Tuesday to Friday. If your delivery has not arrived by 3pm, please call us on 01959 897 605 if you require an estimated time of arrival.

Do I have to be at home when the delivery is made?

It is best if you are in to accept the delivery. We are able to deliver if you are not present and the driver will determine the most appropriate positioning for your goods. With unattended deliveries, Turf Express cannot accept any liability for theft, product deterioration or consequences arising from the positioning of your delivery.

What does kerbside mean?

Kerbside delivery means that the delivery will be placed as close to your property as possible, as deemed safe by the driver.

Does delivery have to be kerbside?

To avoid damage to your property by heavy vehicles, delivery of turf & topsoil can be made to kerbside only. This means we undertake to place the goods as close to your property as deemed safe by the driver. For further information regarding our method of delivery, please see our Delivery Policy.

What type of off-loading does the vehicle have?

Within the M25 pallets will usually be off-loaded using a vehicle mounted hydraulic crane which lowers the pallet to ground level. For further delivery information please see our Delivery Policy. If you have any concerns about delivery, please contact us on 01959 897 605 as other options may be available.

Can deliveries be made into the back garden?

No, delivery is to kerbside only. Further information can be found in our Delivery Policy.

Are your bulk bags and pallets returnable?

Our bulk bags and pallets are 'non-returnable'. Please dispose of them responsibly.

Will you contact me to confirm delivery?

Please leave your contact number and instructions in the delivery notes section if you would like the driver to contact you before delivery and they will endeavour to do so.

Can I track my order?

For deliveries of turf, topsoil, compost, soil improver, bark or topdressing, if your delivery has not arrived by 3pm, please call us on 01959 897 605 if you require an estimated time of arrival.

Does the price include delivery?

The delivery cost is calculated at the ‘check out’ stage of the process.

Does the Price Displayed Include VAT?

All prices are shown Ex VAT and Including VAT. The total price is calculated at the Checkout

Will I receive an invoice or receipt for my order?

The confirmation email is your invoice.

How soon after laying turf should I mow my lawn?

You can mow your lawn as soon as five days after laying turf if this can be done without disturbing the rooting process. Most people leave the grass to get too long before mowing.

How long after delivery can I leave my turf rolled up before laying?

Turf must be rolled out within 24 hours in the Autumn/Winter and immediately in Spring/Summer.

How much soil do I need to lay my turf onto?

We recommend a minimum depth of 100mm (4"), ideally 150mm (6") of good quality topsoil. It is important to dig over or rotovate the soil to break up compaction as a well prepared soil will encourage deep, rapid rooting of your new turf.

How do I calculate the amount of turf required for a circular lawn?

To calculate the area of a circular lawn, measure the diameter of the lawn and then divide by 2 to find the radius. Multiply the radius by itself and the multiply this by 3.14. Eg if the lawn has a diameter of 10m, the radius is 5. (5 x 5 x 3.14 = 78.5m²) We recommend you add 5% for shaping and wastage.

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