Over the years clover has increasingly received a bad reputation. But did you know that at one point clover was a common part of grass seed mixes?
Before the creation of weed controls, and the concept that a perfect lawn is 100% grass, we had grass seed mixtures including 5% (or more) white clover. So sure, clover has a few downsides, but has anyone taken the time to consider what good it can do as well? Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of clover: As you can tell, there is no cut-and-dry answer on the use of clover. There is however, enough information to make an educated stance for yourself.
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If you do make the move to introduce clover to your lawn or garden be sure it is in fact what you want because clover removal can be a troublesome endeavor. If you want help getting rid of clover, contact your local NaturaLawn of America.