Grass Buffer Strips
Much emphasis has been placed on the establishment of buffer strips commonly
known as grass margins. These strips protect environmental features such
as ditches, hedges and woodland from sprays and fertilisers. They also offer
considerable benefits for wildlife. Small mammals, invertebrates and birds
will all find desirable habitats particularly when these grassy areas are
sited next to other habitats such as rivers and hedges.
This mixture contains only grasses and is suitable for most margins of between
2 and 6 metres. This has been widely used up until now. Grass only mixtures
are slightly less expensive than those with nectar source species and a
lot cheaper than those with wild flowers. However some of you may wish to
add native broadleaved species as a source pollen and nectar or for visual
interest. For details of suitable mixtures see our Pollen & Nectar section
or telephone for advice on 0800 252211.
