Services – Meadowcraft Ecological Services

Science-based meadow establishment, stewardship, and ecological consulting for landowners and professionals in Central New York.

What We Do

Meadow Establishment

From site assessment to installation

Stewardship & Adaptive Management

Year 1–3 care, monitoring, and long-term plans

Ecological Consulting

For designers, institutions, or complex sites

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Meadow Establishment

A multi-stage approach grounded in ecology, field science, and careful site assessment.

Site Assessment: soil, hydrology, light, species context
Design & Species Palette: tailored to landowner goals
Site Preparation: mowing, solarization, herbicide minimization (as appropriate)
Installation: timing, methods, seed mixes
Early Establishment (Months 0–24): mowing, monitoring, weed management

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Stewardship & Adaptive Management

Good meadows don’t maintain themselves. They evolve, and we guide that evolution.

Year 1–3 mowing & emergence monitoring
Species balancing
Invasive management
Seasonal visits
Soil and hydrology feedback
Enhancement opportunities

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Ecological Consulting

Professional designers, landscapers, architects and planners seeking knowledge and guidance on how to incorporate native meadows into their projects and make sure they thrive.

Site reads & ecological assessments
Custom seed palettes and mixes
Restoration design guidance
Monitoring and maintenance frameworks
Reports, plans, education and communication for teams

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The Meadow Process

Site Visit

5-9 Months