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Woodland Wild Meadow for a low maintenance half acre garden?

#1 · 11th February 2023, 6:31 pm

We are renovating a house in the Highlands, the area which I will look out at from my kitchen window when its built, I was thinking of a wild meadow. It has sun from around midday - to 4/5pm ish. The garden has been unattended for many years, currently very mossy. I am a very beginner gardener - want something natural that fits with the environment, not too complication for my limited experience and not too much maintenance as have around half an acre in all to tend to. Any suggestions greatfully received!

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#2 · 12th February 2023, 1:41 pm

Hi @deesidelisa

Would you be able to upload some pictures so the Garden Ninja community have a better idea of the space you’re looking to develop a low maintenance meadow solution for?

You can upload by clicking the little picture symbol when replying which allows you to add some pictures

Many thanks

Lee