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Rough meadows are very species-rich

Rough meadows are among the most biodiverse types of meadows, the lime-rich and nutrient-poor soil so that especially weak competitive plants thrive - in contrast to, for example one Fettwiese, on which only fast-growing grasses and flowers have a chance due to the high nitrogen content. As a result, rough meadows help to save rare plant species from extinction. In addition, rare butterflies with their rich flower population serve as a source of food.

Typical plants for rough meadows

Rough meadows typically have an almost manageable number of flowers and herbs, all of which cannot possibly be listed here. A few typical representatives should nevertheless be named:

• Trembling grass (Briza media)
• Carnation (Armeria maritima)
• Lesser ormennig (Agrimonia eupatoria)
• Common cowslip (Primula veris)
• Bulbous buttercup (Ranunculus bulbosus)
• Pechnelke (Silene viscaria)
• Upright bristle ((Bromus erectus)
• Little meadow button (Sanguisorba minor)

Different types of rough meadows

Which flowers and herbs can be found on a poor meadow is mainly determined by the type of poor or poorly grown meadow. Dry meadow. In Germany (and generally in Central Europe), the sand-poor meadows and the lime-poor meadows are particularly widespread.

Create a poor meadow

In order to create a lean meadow, you first have to lean the existing soil. Should be about from a lawn or a dry meadow in a fat meadow, you must first of all prevent the vigorous grasses from growing, because they displace flowers and herbs that grow more slowly. Since grasses require a lot of nitrogen to grow, this should be your first step stop any fertilization. Then proceed as follows:

• Cut the lawn / meadow as short as possible.
• Use a rake to remove moss and dead grass.
• Pick out dandelions and other stubborn growths and roots.
• Scarify the area.
• If necessary, dig them up.
• Improve the soil with a thick layer of soil-sand mixture.
• Crumble up larger crumbs of earth and rake the surface smooth.
• Throw out the selected seed mixture for lean meadow over a large area.
• Mix the seeds with sand to make them more evenly distributed.
• Lightly rake the seeds and press down.
• Keep the surface slightly damp, especially in the first few weeks.

Rare meadows should not be fertilized under any circumstances, as otherwise fast-growing grasses will regain the upper hand and the biodiversity will decline.

Tips & Tricks

Mow the poor meadow if possible only once a year in September, even if the late-blooming plants have all of them.