[balkantrek]

Thanks for your comments. Yes, the 'native stock' issue is important, so I would be keen to know your recommendation for a good source.

I am tempted to have a go at both methods in different sections of the garden, making a small meadow patch from seed and also planting some plugs in an old lawn area.

I am aware the seeded method is far more cost effective, but think an area of lawn planted with some plugs will help to keep my young son happy as he impatiently waits to see 'more instant' results in the first year!