Gravel Front garden to Wild Flowers

NewBoy2

For numerous reasons I have had a membrane and Golden Gravel covering my front garden
for ease of maintenance for 12 years.

I have removed the gravel and a neighbour up the road is taking the 30 bags off me.

There are 5 bands 2 foot wide that I am just sowing with 8 types of flowers and some 10 Snake Head Fritillaries in one corner which I have lusted after when Monty plants them.

Grasses will be planted just inside the front wall so the passers by can touch them.

I have just realised this sounds a bit "fluffy" but I like the plan.

Fairygirl

Sounds good @NewBoy2. I'm  doing a tiny little bit in the front garden too. Just right down at the front hedge where the grass is pretty rubbishy anyway. It already has clover etc growing, so I've been busy faffing with it and getting it ready for seeds etc.
I've been collecting from wildflowers nearby while I'm out, and if nothing else, I may have a good meadow growing in my pockets 

I bought some corncockle seeds recently, and the sown ones have already sprouted. There's loads, so if you want some PM me and I can pop a wee bundle in the post 

NewBoy2

Fairygirl..Not so fast..........where I come from in Deepest Somerset thats a Dowry !!

I will PM later

Just planted the 10 Snakes Head bulbs so its coffee time.

NewBoy2

Sent you a PM...............not Boris ******Johnson

Loxley

Sounds good, but I would have kept the gravel (minus the membrane) and just mixed it up a little with the soil, to create a lean soil for the wildflowers.

NewBoy2

Mmmm......hadnt thought of that.

It was 3 inches deep all over

The instructions said .." Remove all stones from the area and rake it thoroughly.

The soil had been under flag stones for over 30 years so I have yet to excavate.

Bijdezee

It sounds lovely. I think its great that so many people are adding wild flowers to their gardens. 

Fairygirl

Saw your PM - no probs @NewBoy2. 
Don't think there's much chance of BoJo messaging me - I'm a bit too old for him 

I'd think the soil will be fairly poor after being under the gravel for so long. Always worth a go anyway, and you can always make it 'less good' over time by just neglecting it, and maybe adding a bit of grit or sand. 

NewBoy2

WillDB

https://www.decorativegardens.co.uk/honey-stone-chippings-8-15mm.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInI2fwYCj5QIVmK3tCh3KKgEUEAQYAyABEgIefvD_BwE

I think I should loosen the top 2 inches of the compacted soil and mix in some of the above before sowing.

Using your past experiences what do you think Bill ?

NewBoy2

fairyGirl........thanks for the Wee Bundle....came today.

Fairygirl

Hope they're fine for you @NewBoy2