What’s the best way to manage a meadow so as to encourage a variety of native plants?

Question: Should a meadow be mowed and if so when and why? I am trying to encourage and maintain a native meadow. I have been here for over one year now. We haven’t mowed this spring or summer except over the leach field in front of the house and to maintain paths. This summer with read more What’s the best way to manage a meadow so as to encourage a variety of native plants?