Meadow Lab releases Wildflower Sod

Meadow Lab, a public benefit company and pending B corporation, has created and released a new Wildflower Sod, a ready-to-install meadow solution bringing biodiversity and ecological benefits to residential, municipal and commercial spaces. 

Offering landscape professionals a seamless, sustainable replacement for traditional turfgrass, the Wildflower Sod is designed for easy installation. It consists of regionally appropriate wildflowers and grasses rooted in a natural mat, mirroring the process of laying conventional sod but delivering a more significant ecological impact in less time.

“We saw a clear need for landscapes that go beyond aesthetics — spaces that are functional, resilient and ecologically sound,” said Claire Chambers, founder of Meadow Lab. “Wildflower Sod gives professionals the tools to easily create thriving ecosystems, which we hope will enable many more of them to take root in the world.”

Sustainable alternatives are critical, with an estimated 79% increase in lawns by 2030. Traditional turfgrass contributes to habitat fragmentation, increased water usage and chemical runoff. In contrast, meadows restore biodiversity, improve soil health, manage stormwater and support native wildlife.

“More people are embracing landscapes that work in harmony with nature,” Chambers said. “By replacing traditional turf with meadows, we reduce inputs, decrease maintenance, support pollinators and reintroduce natural beauty into everyday spaces.”

Meadow Lab plans to expand its impact with new products and additional region-specific seed mixes.

Inspired by successful growing models pioneered in the United Kingdom, Wildflower Sod has been developed to thrive in U.S. climates using native species and eco-forward installation practices.

Benefits of Wildflower Sod include:

• Rapid installation: Lays like conventional grass sod, saving time and labor.
• High success rate: A dense, weed-suppressive root mat produces more reliable results than seeding or plugs.
• Faster establishment: Requires less cutting and labor in early years, making it faster to flower than other wildflower solutions.
• Eco-friendly and resilient: Supports pollinators and wildlife while reducing reliance on water, herbicides and fertilizers.