Skip to main content

Clover Lawns. Will They Fail or Prevail?

 Clover Lawn                                                        


I have never heard of or even thought that clover lawns existed until a few months ago. When I first discovered them, I thought it was a little unconventional. As it turns out, clover lawns are actually the up-and-coming thing for homeowners.

 

I’m sure you remember seeing a few clovers mixed in with grass. I recall a never-ending search for that oh so special four-leaf clover when I was a kid. Of course, I never found it but perhaps with this new trend, you just might.

 Why should I?

This kind of lawn has really taken shape in the areas experiencing drought. Mainly because these clovers don’t need as much watering as a traditional grass lawn does. People are really drawn to making this switch for a number of reasons, some beneficial for the environment and other reasons beneficial to yourself:

  • Attracts bees for pollination
  • Fertilizes itself
  • Doesn’t discolor because of dog urine
  • Inexpensive
    • fun fact: can cover 4,000 yards for $4 
    • alternative: let the clovers you already have take over the rest of your yard
  • Can thrive in poor soil 
    • props to nitrogen
  • Stops weeds from growing 
  • Doesn’t grow as fast as grass 
    • less yard work (yay)

 

Clover lawns have many pros to them that could be enough to convince many others to make the switch who have not done so already. There are a number of influencers on different social platforms who have shared their experiences with switching to clover instead of grass and they express the amount of time, energy, and money they have saved from taking on this project.

 Fail or prevail?

I can only assume that once the facts and awareness spread, more and more people will be looking into adopting a clover lawn as well. It has many more upsides than downsides; at the end of the day, you save money and quite a bit of effort. Isn’t that everyone’s goal when it comes to yard work?


More information can be found in the link below:

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/clover-lawn/

 


Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Cherry Blossom Trees: Are they worth it?

Cherry Blossom Tree Growing up in my childhood home, we had a beautiful cherry blossom tree in the front yard. I’ll never forget what it looked like. No taller than 6 feet, light pink flowers, a hint of yellow in the center. They're an interesting plant to add to your collection. Few fun facts to shed a little light on the tree:         They’re a member of the rose family         They need full light and good drainage to prosper          It’s the national flower of Japan         “Sakura” is the Japanese name for cherry blossom trees         In China, these trees are symbolic for female love, passion, strength, and dominance Where did they come from? The history of this tree is an interesting one. In 1912, Japan gifted 3,000 cherry blossom trees to the U.S. as a gift of friendship. They were first planted in Washington.  Pros and Cons If you have never been near a  c...
Post a Comment
Read more

How to Care for a String of Pearls Plant

 String of Pearls Plant If you're anything like me and have a difficult time caring for most plants, or don't have the time and/or resources, I would recommend taking on the String of Pearls plant. This one is not very hard to take care of and can grow quite a bit in a short period of time. Lets get into some of the tips for having your very own! Plant Description Plant type: succulent Size: 1-2 feet tall, 1-2 feet long Sun exposure: full, partial Origin: Africa Bloom season: Summer Soil: sandy, well-drained Plant Care One of the best ways to help this plant grow is by starting off with a few strands in a hanging basket . I love the way this one looks, it drapes down beautifully in different lengths all around the pot of your choosing, or you can redirect the strands to one side of the pot to hang from a shelf or a ledge.  Another important thing to know is that this particular plant needs constant light all year round . String of pearl plants need to be switched off between d...
Post a Comment
Read more

Hydrangeas vs Lilacs

Hydrangeas  and  Lilacs , two of my favorite flowers. They are so similar yet so different. Both equally beautiful but require different care in some ways.    A few  similarities  between the two plants: -         Both plants are perennial This just means that lilacs and hydrangeas die off at the end of the season and bloom again in the early spring.  -        Classified as flowering shrubs Hydrangeas and Lilacs both have very distinct looking flowers. Their greenery do resemble shrubs although it's hard to ignore that pop of color from the vibrant flowers.  -        Drought tolerant Hydrangeas and lilacs are both able to withstand drought weather. -        Acidic soil requirement Both plants require acidic soil to keep them healthy, lilacs can handle acidic to neutral. Even though these two p...
Post a Comment
Read more