Gravel Front garden to Wild Flowers

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.
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.
Everyone is just trying to be Happy.
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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
I will PM later
Just planted the 10 Snakes Head bulbs so its coffee time.
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.
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.
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 ?