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Originally Posted by sar

I have considered using animals but since I am distant from the field wouldn't be able to do the regular checks required and besides I need to sort out the parlous fencing.

in my experience you can generally get the grazier tio be responsible for the checks - tho fencing wood indeed be your responsibility (be a good move to get that sorted anyway as you dont want neighbours livestock invading your site)

btw - i'd reccomend "creating a wildflower meadow" by yvette venter , isbn 1-900322-08-0 which is not just instructional but also the story of the author and her husband mike taking the same journey that you are embarking on.