Landscaping specialist Pro-Scape has transformed a lagoon area on a new housing development into a stunning wildlife haven with Barenbrug’s wild flower seed.

The contractor used almost 100kg of Barflora 1 together with three tailor-made mixtures to seed areas around the Round House Park housing estate in Cringleford, Norwich, after winning a tender from main developers Bovis Homes and Twigden Homes.

Pro-Scape’s Len Cutchey worked with Barenbrug regional manager Neil Pettican to select seed suited to the site’s wetland environment. “The main reason we went with Barenbrug was their expertise,” Len says. “The seed was needed for the banks of the lagoon and surrounding areas, so Neil visited the site to assess its requirements.”

Neil specified four mixtures to suit the differing demands of the site, with, for example, Barflora 1 chosen for its outstanding shade tolerance. The special mixture sown around the pond’s perimeters is also tolerant to the area’s slight fluctuations in water levels and sandy, alkaline soil.

Len says the mixtures’ performance has exceeded his expectations. “You’d normally expect a three-year cycle to see the best from a wildflower area, but we’ve got good cover already in the first year. Our client has asked us to extend the maintenance period to underline their satisfaction. Overall, the site looks fantastic.”