America’s biodiverse meadows of days gone by slowly gave way to French- and English-style turfgrass lawns. By the late 1800s, the neatly trimmed grass lawn had become a symbol of wealth. The invention ...
Eighteen months ago, I covered a large portion of my backyard with the seeds of white clover (Trifolium repens), also known as Dutch clover. This is the classic clover that grows in lawns and is ...
More homeowners are taking an interest in supporting pollinators with awareness of the losses of the insects. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, many species of bees and other pollinators, ...
Stop using pesticides on lawns. Mow less frequently and not below 3 inches. Consider introducing white clover or native plants. SHEBOYGAN COUNTY - The Sheboygan community is taking steps to ensure ...
There’s a new trend sweeping the country and it’s geared toward people who want to cut back on lawn maintenance but still enjoy a soft green landscape. It’s called clover lawns, and the name pretty ...
After having to rid my lawn of five gophers this month it is time to patch things up. The mounds, combined with my awkward efforts to dig and trap the vermin, have made things quite messy. Fortunately ...
Call it a flower or call it a weed — clover is a plant everyone knows. Who hasn’t idled away an hour hunting for a four-leaf clover, hoping for good luck? A member of the legume family, clover is ...