The interesting challenge in the design of the garden at this time of yyear is managing the wild parts. I use mowing at different heights (differential mowing). I love mown paths through long grass. My tip for meadow areas is to always have a mown border to them. This makes clear tha it is intentional, not neglect! The contrasts are aesthetically very pleasing to my eye. It's a more Scandiavian than British style of gardening I would say.
My mower cuts at 3 different heights and it can all get quite complicated to manage! I notice the blackbird keeps to the short mown paths, follpwing all the loops and curves.