Have you considered planting a clover lawn?
Clover lawns not only enhance the visual appeal but also offer a sustainable substitute for traditional turf lawns. They need less water, fewer herbicides, and pesticides. Moreover, they aid in nitrogen fixation, soil erosion prevention, and provide food for wildlife and livestock. With minimal mowing requirements and simple maintenance, transitioning from grass to clover turf is a straightforward process.
Do I need to replace all the lawn?
Ideally you don’t need to take the current grass up, you can mix clover into your lawn or you can go take the entire lawn up and reseed it with just clover.
How do I sow clover? For an average-sized lawn, 500g of clover seeds is recommended.
To ensure successful germination, aerate the soil before planting the seeds.
Clover seed needs moist soil, so will need watering regularly for the first four weeks after sowing.
It may take several seasons to fully see the positive effects of clover on your lawn.
How long will it take to establish?
Clover usually sprouts within a month, but it may take some time before you have a vibrant green clover lawn.
Clover remains dormant as its roots take hold but and can take several seasons to see the complete impact of clover on your lawn.
How do I maintain a clover lawn? Clover is a low-maintenance plant and whilst it does require mowing every now and again, it doesn’t need much care.
It naturally restores the nitrogen balance in your garden soil, functioning as a natural fertilizer.
It transforms nitrogen from the air and distributes it to neighboring grasses through its roots, maintaining a lush and healthy garden without the need for extra fertilizers.
Where do I get clover seeds from?
Here's a handy link if you're in the UK - buy CloverSeeds
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