Chemical companies have encouraged us to think that a perfect lawn must be rid of all weeds, including clover. In truth, clover is beneficial. It brings nitrogen out of the air to feed grass. Furthermore, its roots break up compacted soil, and it can prevent soil from drying out. Note that clover should not be confused with wood sorrel. The former has dome-shaped flowers with hook-shaped petals; the latter has five flattened petals of yellow, red, pink or white color.
Key Takeaways:
- In the past it wasn’t uncommon to see white clover flower dotted lawns in spring.
- Chemical companies however decided that clover was unfashionable and a well groomed lawn contained nothing but blade grass.
- A grass blend including clover requires less fertilizer as clover places nitrogen into the soil.
“I’ll bet you’d be surprised to learn that back in the day, lawn seed mixtures always contained some clover seed.”
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