Has anyone here attempted a clover lawn? (beehaw.org)

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I've heard they're better for pollinators, are more drought resistant, and are easier to maintain.

It's hard to see a downside.

Has anyone here made the change? How'd it go?

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[-] confusedbytheBasics@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

I mowed as short as I could and threw a pound of crimson clover seed and a pound of dutch white clover seed among the grass. I watered heavily until it started competing. I didn't water again and had an effortless mixed clover and grass lawn until I sold that house.

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