Native Flora
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Reed Beds
An overview of BritishFlora's decades of supplying Phragmites communis reeds for habitat creation and constructed wetlands that filter contaminated water.
Advice & growing guides
Practical, UK-specific advice on seed, lawns, wildflowers, fertiliser and groundcare — from a family-run supplier since 2004.
UK sowing & feeding calendar
A quick season-by-season guide for grass seed, wildflowers and feed in British conditions. Timings shift with the weather and your region — get in touch if you want a site-specific plan.
Spring
Mar – May
- Sow new lawns and overseed thin or worn turf once soil reaches ~8–10°C
- Apply a spring/summer feed to drive density and colour
- Spring-sow wildflower mixes (autumn is ideal, but spring works with moisture)
- Prepare seedbeds: cultivate, rake to a fine tilth and firm before sowing
Summer
Jun – Aug
Now
- Keep new sowings moist — water lightly and often in dry spells
- Spot-treat weeds and feed established lawns to hold colour
- Cut wildflower meadows after the first flush has set seed
- Plan and order seed for the prime late-summer sowing window
Autumn
Sep – Nov
- Best window of the year to sow lawns and overseed — warm soil, reliable rain
- Sow native wildflower mixes for strong spring establishment
- Switch to a low-nitrogen autumn/winter feed to toughen the sward
- Scarify, aerate and topdress before growth slows
Winter
Dec – Feb
- Hold off sowing — cold, wet soils give poor, patchy germination
- Test soil and plan nutrition and seed mixes for the season ahead
- Service spreaders and sprayers ready for spring
- Keep off frosted or waterlogged turf to avoid damage
Latest guides
Native Flora
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River Erosion
BritishFlora installed vegetated bank protection along the Thames at Henley Management College, tackling erosion from waves and burrowing crayfish.
Native Flora
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Salt Marsh Creation
BritishFlora propagated and planted 50,000 salt marsh plants at Rochester Riverside to replace habitat lost during a flood defence and regeneration scheme.
Native Flora
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Remediation of Urban Lake
BritishFlora helped remediate a silted, contaminated Bracknell mill pond, creating reedbeds and marginal planting to restore water quality and wildlife.
Native Flora
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Royal Palace Waterways
BritishFlora designed a sustainable aquatic planting scheme for Hampton Court's waterways, using coir rolls and floating islands to boost water quality.
Native Flora
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Woodland Burial Sites
BritishFlora created bee-friendly wildflower meadows at two Co-operative Funeralcare burial sites, part of the Plan Bee project to support pollinators.
Native Flora
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Greenwich Green Roof
BritishFlora installed a biodiverse green roof of 40+ native wildflower species on the Greenwich Peninsula, helping earn an excellent BREEAM rating.
Phoenix Amenity
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ROAD VERGES SOWN WITH WILDFLOWER SEEDS – ATTRACTIVE TO BUMBLEBEES
Wildflowers for bumblebee conservation- study findings show that roadside verges sown with wildflower seed are attractive to bumble bees
Phoenix Amenity
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Newsletter 2014 Winter Pitches Renovation Mix – Special Offers
Newsletter 2014 winter renovation