As a landscaper, I love this. It is smart and fairly natural. There is no thing as a natural turf lawn. Clover is an excellent cover crop between growing seasons, as well.
I always sighed when a client wanted Kentucky Blue. I live in an arid environment, and I always warn them that they are going to be spending most of their water bill trying to keep that grass green. I haven't seen anyone do clover here. But I have seen people use creeping thyme and it looks really nice in small yards.
@@gigglingchicken8444 In my climate at least it is warned that thymes don't take heavy use well. But for a dry terrain they are so much easier, and not all lawns see heavy use. Just maybe need to pave the most walked paths.
@amandanightstar8012 We landscapers always say a weed is something a client hasn't paid for. Clover is also beneficial to pollinators and has low nitrogen needs, so you don't need to fertilize.
There's no excuse for a grass lawn. Sure, you love it. You torture the environment, and all of us with allergies, to maintain it. No pity for me - no pity for you.
In switzerland they are still quite often the norm, never saw an issue with them, actually only now realized I like them a lot better, way softer and comfier to lay down on too
I put my rabbits poop on my lawn for fertilizer and the clover just started growing everywhere. I don't hate it, and snails and little frogs are everywhere in it. So that's fun!
Don't listen to them, they've apparently never heard of retaining walls, fences, outdoor living areas, etc. I would love to see them figure out how to build a retaining wall on a steep hill. Also curious what they do, besides being shitty to people on the internet for no reason. Edit: I don't give a shit what job he does or doesn't do in landscaping, the point was empathy for someone working and doing their best. I don't understand why people need to shit on other people for no reason other than just to feel superior. Good for you, you sure showed me and that guy just doing a job to put food on the table! Gold star for you! 🙄 Done responding to this silly BS. Jesus Christ.
Not only that, but they are EXTREMELY soft! I love going barefoot in the summer and finding the clover patches in my yard.😂 I look forward to it every year.
People don't understand how strange the "Perfect American Lawn" trend is not just weird, but damaging. It destroys so much native fauna and is so hard to upkeep. Clover or natural lawns, (with controlled weeding), are so good for the planet and so much easier to upkeep. I miss all the wildflowers and life that existed on my lawn until my county passed a law saying you had to keep your lawn a certain way.
@SuperTacoWaffles What county do you reside in? I've lived in Maryland and there aren't laws pertaining to what your able to plant in your yard. I moved to Florida in an Hoa and any plants need to be approved by the board. So I learning something new to me. I've never heard of this before, but it makes sense.
I don’t get why anyone would think it’s a stupid trend. It’s very resilient and provides food for small animals (rabbits) and pollinators. It’s soft under the feet and requires such little effort to care for it. Half of our backyard is now covered in clover and we’re allowing it to continue. I love it. 🤷♀️
Most of our yard growing up naturally got taken over by clover and violets. It was way nicer to walk barefoot in, and we had the prettiest yard when the clover and violets flowered.
I started a clover lawn two years ago bc at the time I had 3 female dogs, and the urine would turn the grass brown, not so with clover, I’m down to two dogs now and my yard is still full and green. The bees that come when the clover flowers aren’t even that many & don’t bother the dogs.
I don’t understand why the guy at the beginning was so angry? Clover lawns are beautiful, don’t require the ridiculous amounts of water, upkeep, etc as grass lawns!!
Not to mention they're resilient to ants. Ants eat at the roots of grass for the sugars and will leave you with those random patches. Clovers are so hardy and grow quickly and can still leave you with plenty of ground cover and keep your lawn cool.
We overseeded with clover the past couple years and not only does the clover look fine, it helps the soil retain moisture longer because of the broad leaves, it also helps block other weeds from growing and our lawn has never looked so green, the grass is growing better than it has in the past too. Lastly, we feed our clippings to our chickens and they seem to attack the bags with clover in them more than those with just grass.
As somone who's been to school for landscape design, this is actually a great alternative to the regular grass your used to. She pretty much listed the biggest benefits already, and it's actually quite soft and can fight off weeds better.
@@twittwitmf3258 mainly it's not a strong lawn cover. So hopefully you don't want to walk on it a lot. Secondly, If it's only clover in your lawn you could have issues with diseases destroying your lawn in one season. That's why we mix different types of grass in our lawns. Some are stronger, some are more resistant, some are better in shady areas and vice versa
Clover is just a genus. ( _Trifolium_ ) But which species do you use in the US, and which middle European species would be suited here in Germany? The most common species here in Germany are _Trifolium repens_ and _Trifolium pratense_ . Edit from 5 months later: Violonic is incorrect. It's not native. It was introduced to North America in the 1700s or so. So don't use it.
@@solar0wind we live in relatively the same type of hardiness in Canada, we as well use White clover here. Across the US tho I'm not 100% certain. I only deal with more cold tolerant plant material
Omg the PTSD I have from taking off my shoes to "ground" barefoot on the grass in a park and getting stung in the foot by a bee enjoying the clover flowers 🥲 we need a support group.
Clover is also a great protein source for herbivores that can eat a high protein diet. Also, clover leaves the soil healthier than before it was planted, unlike grass, which needs constant outside input, like calcium+magnesium, NPK fertilizer and water during dry periods.
@@jackblaisdell4097 half true. It still loses health over time. If yours doesn't it's probably because you have clover mixed in. Grass seed in the good old days used to come with clover seed mixed in because it fed the grass. Then companies realized they could make billions by removing it and making you pay for industrial fertilizers.
@@jackblaisdell4097 It also depends on the soil and what input is needed. Where I live, the soil is incredibly sandy, so it becomes acidic over time simply because rain leeches away the calcium and magnesium in the soil, which leads to moss taking over. Pure grass lawns also don’t provide humus or structure to the soil, so the soil becomes almost barren over time. A clay soil is more resilient to these issues, and will need less input in the beginning, but the soil does become “tired” as the years go by without a diversity of plants. A clover lawn adds humus and nitrogen to the soil, which feeds the soil food web. However, you might need some input occasionally, if your soil was poor to begin with. If you compost, then a drizzle of compost on the lawn every year or every two years is usually fine.
i, as a 24 year old, still hunt for 4 leaf clovers whenever i see a clover patch. we had a mutated clover patch at the last place i lived with my mom and there were always 4, 5, and 6 leaf clovers in it. i found a 7 leaf clover once
@@ordogordo6589 - My experience with clover was in lawns, which children played in much of the day. The few fields I came across weren't played in for very long, full of tall weeds but not clover. With adulthood came jobs and other duties, haven't noticed clover for many years now. It hasn't been in lawns I've been around, but with other people or areas it may still be common.
Another great thing about clover is that it NEVER grows super high. So even if a homeowner is too old or sick to take care of the yard, or if a house is abandoned and hasn't been looked after in years, the yard wouldn't be overgrown or look crazy. I see all these mowing videos and I wish they would plant clover seeds in all of the unkept yards.
@@OEDODRAGON Uh, no. I've also braided clover flowers into a bracelet. The stems can get quite long. The little flowers are pretty, and they smell nice.
5 leaf even more so. i remember spending so much time in the school field hunting for any clover with more than 3 leaves. the most i found was definitely 6, and i think i found one with 7 but i cant remember for certain if that was IRL or a dream lol
I’ve had a clover lawn for more than 6 years and I love it: infrequent watering and mowing, it chokes out weeds, stays green all year, feeds the bees, and puts nitrogen back into the soil…never going back! EDIT TO ADD: I’m in Zone 8A with hot, dry summers and mild winters
Do you spend much time walking in it? I have some that's random in mine and there's so many bees you can't actually spend time in the yard without stepping on them. I want a clover yard that only blooms a couple weeks lol
@@laceyl5682 I have a micro clover, so it stays between 2-3” tall; I do walk barefoot in it a lot. Here’s how I do the bee situation: when the flowers are coming up, I let them stay up a week and let the bees go nuts; after a week the flowers are fading anyway, so that’s when I mow. It’s easy to kind of keep the whole lawn on a schedule
Didn’t know this was a trend but I’ve been trying to figure out what to do w our front yard and walk- IM SO GLAD I CAME ACROSS THIS POST! Now I know what I’m going to do! I’m so very excited!!!☘️🍀
As someone who is allergic to several types of grass I’ve always been enchanted by the idea of a lawn I can sit on without having hives, but I’ve heard that these types of lawns are seasonal and they will need to be replanted each year as the previous year dies off.
Clover is great for rotational gardening. Plant clover wherever you plan to grow a garden and let grow for at least one grow season. When you plant crops, smother or till the clover into the top few inches of soil to retain the nitrogen, and when you rest the soil, replant clover to restore nitrogen levels for 1-3 years, and plant clover in rows between your crops. Also makes a great nitrogen source for composting; be sure to save your lawn clippings, or let the clippings decay in place to self-fertilize your clover lawn (just don't let clippings pile up too thick on live plants).
As long as clover is native to where you live, it grows back every year. How else would it survive in the wild? And if you live in Eastern/Midwestern US states, running buffalo clover (the stuff in the video) is actually a threatened native species, so planting it is very beneficial!
@@ruralmetalhead wait....if it will grow back every year, why is it necessary to plant it in areas where it is native in order for it to survive in the wild?
personally i would rather go for a moss lawn... needs no mowing and is fine in poor soil and doesn't take much water... most wild animals leave it alone and it attracts almost no bugs when compared to traditional lawns...
@Necrotechian had a moss lawn next to our well when I was a kid, looked much better than this clover shit this just lools like you didn’t mow your lawn all summer
I remember when I was a child my grandma had a clover lawn & she would always tell us we had to wear shoes to walk on it when it's in bloom. One time I walked on it without shoes & I got stung by a bee.
Aaah you don’t ever consider walking in any grass barefoot down here in TX! Fire Ants! I didn’t believe it…. I said: WATCH ME!….YOW!!! Aaah NEVER AGAIN! One sting & made me a believer!!!
I didn't know people are being pissy about clower lawns. As a gardener myself, I encourage for this lovely lawn. If it's trendy, then it's one of those trends I'm happy to love. Way better than simple monocultural grass lawn. And how video already stated, clover have it's ability to improve soil health, and prevent soil erosion.
Not to be "that guy" but isn't clover even more of a monoculture than grass lawns? Grass seed usually has several varieties mixed in, and grass doesn't seem to choke out weeds as well as clover does.
The thing is, a clover lawn isn’t for everywhere. Yes, it has beneficial properties that is far better than the fake grass bull that seems to be so prominent in manicured lawns (notably in suburban communities) that need a ton of resources and money to keep it looking “natural” (despite it not even being close to looking like such in comparison to where it grows with zero effort), and clovers absolutely can be an alternative to that to keep from using so much resources … which I am all for and would rather see if someone *_HAS_* to choose between “buy grass or transplant it for aesthetics” or “plant clovers and use less resources” - obviously the latter will be more appealing and eco-friendly overall. However, not everyone should do it just because it looks nice as it absolutely can be an invasive plant that isn’t for all places, much like how hearty _appearing_ grass is just not meant to survive in desert environments where many will transplant it often. If you can grow grass naturally with no effort, you really don’t need to go all in with clovers just because. They can be rather invasive when it comes to plants native to an area that should rightfully thrive where it naturally grows instead of being snuffed out for “prettiness” and “aesthetics”. Yes, that includes weeds that are also invasive, but at least they’re natural to the area and thrive alongside its ecosystem. The clovers spread and can be very hearty, but also hard to contain (which can then affect other plants or other lawns on other properties if one isn’t maintaining it properly, which one will still need to do). I’m the type of person that would rather see people blend with their native environments rather than constantly transplant stuff for looks. Nothing looks goofier than seeing thick, bouncy, bright green plastic look grass on lawns against a desert backdrop - same with clovers. It just all looks so out of place and shows the aesthetic is more important to someone than the actual ecosystem itself. BUT …. if one must, then at least clovers are a much better alternative given it uses less resources. It’s just that people really, really, really need to look into how clovers do for their area with natural plants in their zone (or any plants they have) instead of running and doing it because they saw a video or post on social media about it and figured “OH I WANNA DO THAT”. Don’t just run straight for aesthetics, but actually do the research because not all lawns and environments are the same.
When I was young, it was common practice to mix clover and grass and it was promoted that way. The leaves of the clover provide shade for the dirt below, allowing grass to thrive as well. It's also super lush looking.
@@ericwtfsky lawn grass helps clean the air, trap carbon dioxide, reduce erosion from stormwater runoff, improve soil, decrease noise pollution, and reduce temperatures. A good lawn/yard isn't overly maintained but has a good natural biodiversity. Stop being dumb online
They're also healplants (generally against cough, the one planted in the video helps against diarrhea and diabetes, good for your skin, the list just goes on, but always consult someone who knows this stuff before using).
Clovers are actually DELICIOUS, the ones that grow in my area have a very strong apple taste, there is no green or bitter taste for me, just strong apple or apple skin taste.
Clover used to be super common, being mixed with traditional grass lawns. They were marketed as weeds because weed killer brands couldn't find a way to not kill clover with the other weeds the spray was killing
Yeah bro I wish I were the weeds. It takes so much longer to kill me, I gotta get inflammation, arthritis, and cancer, among other things, before it finally does what it was shadowmarketed for
I like the way clover feels in my toes it was my favorite thing about running through my grandma's fields as a kid being able to feel the soft tickley clovers
Native lawn alternatives are great! In addition to the many native species of clover, there are some other options- Lippia/Kurapia/Frogfruit have flowers that look like miniature lantana flowers. Great for bees.
I was gonna say ANY lawn made from only one plant takes more care and gives less. I've seen people on TikTok grow moss lawns or thyme lawns or stuff but they still have to care for them even if one plant doesn't need as much light than the other or one needs less water but more light it still needs regular care. only unhealthy lawns need constant care. A healthy lawn takes care of itself, one corner will be more mossy, the other full with wild flowers and that's cuz at those particular spots the grass has a harder time and vice versa some areas won't have moss but grass or flowers. clover wants to grow alongside grass and flowers want to grow between the moss. they support each other. One covers what the other has a harder time growing in. leaving nature do it's part and intervening only when necessary seems the healthier lawn choice for me. but it's her lawns in the end so flower bombing those native flowers into abandoned parking spots I go 🏃♀️
I also favor elf thyme and dymondia margaretae as alternative options. If you're in California or other western coastal states, you can use carex grasses. Plant them as plugs, they grow together. You mow them a few times a year and use very little water once established
Totally agree you should use local stuff. I'd personally kill for a moss lawn, imagine the feel on your feet. It's native to my area, the forest floor is covered! We do have local long grass fields too but they're far too long
As a kid playing in the yard during the hottest time of summer, I noticed clover patches were cooler on my bare feet than the grass. And the flowers attract cute bumblebees.
I'm allergic to most grasses as well, and I have no issues with clover. My front yard has a ton of clover, and I can sit and lay in it and don't get ichy or hives.
@@noroultrai mean, yeah dude that was what he was implying. The bold statement given then a multitude of good reasons to grow a clover field is what he's referring to
When I was very young, one of my grandparent's neighbors - Mrs. Pell - had a clover lawn. It was the most magical thing I'd ever seen. She was a very sweet old lady. She had a toothless chihuahua and ate dog biscuits (the woman ate the Milkbones). I thought she was strange in the most wonderful way and I loved seeing her. The clover lawn stuck with me all my life and I've always wanted to plant one.
Mrs. Pell sounds like my kinda peeps! I'm only 62, but I'm well on my way to being one of those weird but harmless old ladies. I have no neighbors since the last one died in 2020 (and she was a mile away), I've lived off-grid (solar/wind/battery powered) on 20 acres of mountain wilderness for the past 17 years. I raise goats for pets and fire prevention. They saved our butts in the last wildfire, as there was nothing left to burn within 100 feet of my house so the flames swept all the way around us. My adult son has lived out here with me since he was diagnosed with schizophrenia and given an honorable discharge from the Navy 10 years ago. He avoids people, but loves animals. Think Boo Radley. He only goes to town with me when he has an appointment, so about 5 times a year. I only go once a month (sometimes less). I joke that we have "gone feral", but it's kinda true. On one of my trips to town, I overheard someone talking about the very specific area where I live. It's well known because of a tragedy 18 years ago that killed five firefighters. The arsonist was convicted of murder and will spend his worthless life in San Quentin. There's a memorial on the site, and it's the closest thing to my house, all other houses burned down. Visitors to the memorial get glimpses of my goats sometimes, and have assumed they are wild! Nope! Every one of them were born on my property. The person I overheard was telling someone about an old woman who lives near the memorial has tamed wild goats to protect her. I asked if they ever met her, because she sounds interesting!😂 If I get much uglier, I'm going to become a modern day Baba Yaga. 👹 Now I've started telling folks about my friendly ravens who I've been feeding for years. They follow my car when I go to town, and they warn me every time they see a strange car heading this way. They saved my goats from a mountain lion attack by coming to my window and cawing frantically. I know something bad is going down when they do that, but I was shocked to see a big mountain lion dragging a 100+ pound goat, in broad daylight! My son heard the caws too, so we both ran outside at the same time, he grabbed the rifle first, fortunately, and scared the cat away by firing a few rounds over its head. I grabbed my loud megaphone and chased the cat, yelling curse words until it dropped the goat. She was slightly injured but healed. So far, my funniest raven encounter happened in the grocery store parking lot. Often the ravens follow me to town, and this time I was rolling the shopping cart full of groceries to my car, when I saw that Igor (our main character raven) was sitting on the roof rack of my SUV, cawing at me! I greeted him by name, then pulled a big bag of unsalted peanuts in the shell out of the cart to show him, saying, "See? I told you I wouldn't forget you and Elsa (his mate)!" Ravens and other corvids love peanuts. I was thinking of how I wish I had gotten this on video because no one will believe me, when I saw an older latina lady sitting in the passenger seat of the car next to mine, looking at me with a horrified expression, crossing herself and praying! "Oh no!", I thought, this poor Abuelita must think I am El Diablo(a) consorting with dark forces! I better say something reassuring. I told her, "It's okay, this bird is my friend!" That did not help put her mind at ease.😒
They really are! I live in the uk and in the summer in primary school (age 5-11) we used to suck on them in the fields as they popped up! They tasted quite nice…
Dandelions and Clovers all the way! I also love wild violets and those tiny star flowers. Nothing is more beautiful than an abundance of those covering your yard! 💕
Yes! Same. Tho here at the moment we’ve just technically left summer behind so my lawn… ooh she’s crisp lol. Those little pinky/purple/white star flowers you find in your lawn among those others might be wild onions. Look into it if you’re interested :) so many of the things we just walk over every day and have grown up being told they’re weeds are actually super useful and sought after in other parts of the world. I found it pretty and fascinating anyway so I thought I’d spread some nerd love lol
@@kelly6491 yeah, we have wild onions here. I used to eat them all the time as a kid. 😆 However, the flower I was talking about are Bluets, they're very cute and tiny. We have a lot of different colored ones from white, pinkish, blue and purple. 💕
@@dee4871 I love wild edibles, I'm always scouring the fields for them. We have a lot of pecan and walnuts here as well. I've also found some giant puffball mushrooms that pop up here and there.
Didn't know this was a thing. I actually decided to let my clover grow because I couldn't get rid of it. Then realised that the clover has yellow flowers that bloom for months and my garden is a yellow sea attracting thousands of bees every day And other pollinators and insects. It even attracts hedgehogs birds and even a mole. And the thing is I only have a small Dutch garden and yet it brims with life every spring and summer and I look forward to it. It grows higher than the white clover though and you can't walk on it unless you wanna risk getting stung.
Sounds like wood surrel, they look very similar to clovers but they lack that white arrow on the leaf that true clovers have. And they produce small yellow flowers, the plant and flowers are actually edible and have a spinach taste :)
I just started doing clover lawns. I sprinkled red clovers and in the summer my yard shimmers bright red. I also got bees for the first time. Would def recommend.
I grew up with a clover lawn and absolutely loved it! It was so soft and beautiful, especially when flowering. It felt cool on the skin on hot summer days. ☘️
The important thing is to make sure the clovers you use are NATIVE or NON-INVASIVE to the area, because invasive clovers can snuff out any chance for other plants to grow, especially if they spread outside the confines of the lawn.
does non-native automatically equal invasive, or do you need to make sure it’s both native and non-invasive? also someone asked about it dying off in the cold months, is that likely to happen?
@@stateportSound_wavI'm not a clover expert, but generally invasive means non-native AND it thrives in your environment. For example I can't use certain insects to feed my tarantulas because if they escaped they'll thrive and outpopulate native insects, but I can use similar non-native insects that are less cold tolerant and won't survive long enough to reproduce in my climate during the winter.
@@smilestheemo3365 Plenty of native plants are also invasive, depending on your bio region. However, a LOT of clovers are naturalized and have a hard time becoming invasive in natural habitat. They do love to take over an entirely unnatural lawn though and that's what most people complain about.
@@stateportSound_wav it doesn't, but it is usually what is meant bc it's the important part. For a species to be invasive, they have to be able to survive without human input in the new environment AND be able to reproduce. So basically what you imagine is necessary to replace native species or populate a new environment. Some non-native species can be grown e.g. in flower pots and you carry them inside every winter and such. If you were to plant them in the ground and just left them, they would die. That is non-native non-invasive. But "nature finds a way", it's good to be careful with releasing non-native species regardless, for the sake of your own biome.
@@stateportSound_wav if it's native to your area, it isn't invasive (by definition), though planting any plant intentionally in large quantities is upsetting the natural balance of flora in whatever yard you plant it in. the only truly "natural" lawn would just be to leave it covered in whatever ferns, shrubs, flowers, and whatever other plants it was when the plot of land was undisturbed. however, if native clovers spread to nearby areas, it's not too big a deal, since they're already part of that ecosystem. their numbers will be artificially higher thanks to humans planting, which isn't ideal, but it's _much_ better than invasive plants, which can totally disrupt native ecosystems if and when they spread past a lawn into the surrounding environment. lawn grass is invasive, for example.
I use red clovers as a cover crop in my garden. It helps keep my soil from getting sick. During springtime, I cut it back and leave it as mulch so it can put nitrogen back into the soil. Also my garden is a no till garden 😁
Nitrogen-fixing properties make clover a top choice cover crop. I'm all for converting grass lawns into clover, then clover lawns turned into crop gardens. I have a one small garden space dedicated to asparagus, spring onions, and clover. This garden basically maintains itself and looks like a lush lawn, especially in the spring. I never water it, and I'm on the outskirts of the Mohave Desert. I feed the clover to my ducks and use it for compost. Clover is an essential staple to self-sufficient agriculture.
A bit random question, but how does it work with other kind of flowers? Or plants? We have a garden with normal grass, and there is some clover, but also daisy or milkweed mixed in and in summer there are just... many different flowers. I think they are surviving on their own, because no one sow them there. Is it also the case when most of the space is covered with clover?
Since when to people get angry about clovers. We used to try to find a four leaf clovers when we were kids. What type of mad miserable person gets mad over clovers
When my parents were sick of us they’d tell us we’re having a contest to see who can find the most four leaf clovers. Kept us occupied until they were ready to deal with us again. It was better than just saying go out and play where we might fall out of a tree or off a wall.
My lawn is made up of clover, random grass, purple nettle, various creeping “weeds” that bloom tiny beautiful flowers from yellow to pink and purple and blue, and a lot of this violet plant that has heart shaped leaves the size of your palm. I love the variety and just walking through it feels so whimsical.
Pretty stupid tho, they suck up all the water from the surrounding areas and then build on them which occasionally causes flash floods. L.A. takes most of its water from Inyo County, its a desert but used to be a wetland swamp, they used to grow rice there of all crops, thats how much water they use
Thanks I've been saying this forever everyone blames Las Vegas for the why Lake Mead is so low but the reality is that California wastes so much water it's ridiculous
I had clover lawns growing up and my favorite thing to do with my friends was try to find a 4 leaf clover. We would do it for hours, definitely a great investment
Back in my family villa, our lawn is all natural. We didn't plant anything specific but let nature do its thing. Currently the lawn is a mix of grass, clover and other native plants. They are beautiful when they bloom and my uncle's bees love it
@@MiltonRoe and why exactly do you assume they are in the US? People from other places exist, also on the english speaking side of the internet. Ngl, that presumption is often a problem in online discussions
Just be careful of bees, folks! They really like clover flowers, and it's best not to get stung. Edit: This is not to say that bees are bad! It's just a warning to keep people safe, especially those who might have serious allergies to bee stings.
@@brandonbrandon6643 True tho 😭 It also depends on where you're house is, as some areas have more/less/different pests. Where I live is technically a rainforest, so doesn't matter what lawn you have, gotta check for fleas/ticks every time 🥴
@@gasknight It depends on the type of moss, but a lot of them you don't need to mow it often or some not at all. But it really depends on the type of moss.
Our former home was built in 1938 and the man we bought it from had grown up in it. His father built the home, and also seeded all of the large yards (front, sides, and back)…with clover!! ❤ We were so enamored with our clover yards, we plan to do it with our new yard at our new house!
I love your lawn! And it makes completely sense living somewhere that struggles with droughts. People are all about sustainable alternatives until it becomes trendy to hate on something 🤦♀️
You know, the rise in clover gardens has been proven to have a direct effect to the increase of invasive species in America, just uh, yeah, i love watching America destroy itself ignorantly
Put another way, there are varieties that attract more pollinators so your lawn is full of bees for half of the year! 😂 It all depends on how you feel about bees in your lawn.
@@gildedbear5355 which was pointed out in the video. I was pointing out an alternative because a yard full of bees would be a nightmare to someone with a bad allergy or phobia.
Just a reminder; many things labeled as native at your local garden store are NOT actually native to your region. DO YOUR RESEARCH and make sure that, if native is your goal, you are planting real native species to your area. This includes native grasses, flowers, shrubs, trees ect. And let's make sure we differentiate between TURF grasses and native prarie grasses which are AMAZING for the soil and have deep deep roots beds that re-energize the nitrogen cycle for the soil, refill ground water reserves and are not maintained in any way similar to a turf lawn.
@@blakecarnes9400invasive plants aren’t always bad! Just make sure it is kept in a area where it can’t spread and take over other ecosystems or plants! Where I live it is also illegal to plant invasive species out in the public and wild! It is good for the biodiversity, but in a small amount and when it is kept in one area! The “good” thing about invasive species are that they often are cheap, they grow fast and they grow for a long time and most of them doesn’t die once a year so that we have to buy and plant them every fall or spring!
"Sustainable alternative to traditional grass"? "Traditional" grass is going to outlive your grandkids. No idea what plant Americans use for their lawn, but it's definitely not "grass" if it dies if it's not watered constantly.
@@LecherousLizardTbf most places in America only get rain and cool weather in winter / early spring, so the rest of the year the grass gets blazed by the sun and doesn’t receive sufficient water.
@Golemrock598 In their defense in places like California there ain't much to take over as far as native plant species are concerned, because it already happened.
Remember tho folks, to do some research in regards to native plants in your area. Adding plants you see in trends may actually negatively affect the native wildlife.
White clover is non-native in the US but already exists everywhere - often already in your lawn alongside other non-native plants, if your home isn't particularly recently built.
i was mowing and wondering what i should plant for the bees and kept having to stop while mowing to not run over bees on my clover. It was my moment when i started doing exactly what you mention. I have since planted clover each year to get more clover growing. :)
My parents lawn had patches of clover.... And patches of sorrel... And sometimes you could only tell the difference when you mowed over because sorrel gave a lemony smell.... But then you can tell when they flower too as sorrel has tiny yellow flowers
@@shonewarrior2178 kind of. Most weeds are from Europe and southeast Asia and are destructive to local plants and animals and those are what tend to show up when left unattended. It's important to know which weeds are from 15000 miles away and to cull and which should stay. It's relatively simple and there are a myriad of books that make it easy
As a gardener I did this years ago because it means way less work for me. It acts as a self replicating mulch keeping the topsoil shaded, puts nitrogen in the soil, and aerates it with its fine roots. That's 3 annual jobs I don't have to do. And I don't have to waste time and fertilizer on a lawn. I trim the clover back and let it decompose where I cut it. Its 100% practical. I guess it could also be a trend at the same time but there are legitimate practical reasons you'd want clover in your yard.
@@barahngall of those reasons are why I'm switching over to endemic ground covers to replace the buffalo grass that I never wanted in the first place.
I appreciate how you phrased your decisions. I see a lot of people stuck in the "all grass lawns are bad" and "if you have a grass lawn you're bad" camps. Clover is a cool idea for people, if it fits their needs. a nice relaxing backyard retreat is great for it. If you have kids and dogs continuously running in your yard, its not going to stand up to the wear and tear. there are definitely reasons to use clover or other groundcover, and plenty of reason to have grass. the important thing is making a mindful choice about what you do.
I love clover, but my kids run barefoot a lot and at my previous house that had a lot of clover in the backyard my daughter stepped on honey bees attracted to the flowers and got stung twice in a week one summer. So if you’re a barefoot family, clover is going to be a bit harder to deal with.
in the end no single plant is inherently good or bad. it is totally depended on where you are and what you need. many grass lawns are bad because they are planted in areas with not much rain or where water drains away fast. so they require a lot of maintenance and resources. but in places like England and France they need much less due to the natural damp climate. another part is the monoculture. grass, even in places where it is fine, can still pose a problem when it replaces all other plants. same for clover or any other plant. a bit of an lawn if fine but be sure you have other plants nearby or even better included in the lawn. finally you need to take invasive species into account. not all non native species are necessary bad. but some environments are not evolved to deal with certain non native species. which can result in that non-native plant taking over. so take into account where you live and what grows there natively. unfortunately this can be harder in America given how many non native plants have been brought over from Europe in the past. and even now you can buy many invasive species just in the local store. so you might buy a small bag of wildflower seeds thinking you are doing good. but then introduce a set of invasive species in your garden. really this is something the government should legislate. it's unreasonable to expect the average person to be informed about all this. you should be able to trust what you buy at the local store. but i digress.
They’re amazingly soft, we had an accidental clover lawn on our house when I was a kid and I loved laying out there. Clover lawns are super cool and idc if they’re overrated
I am too 😂. I have gotten allergy shots for 5 years but mine was severe. I can walk outside without my face swelling up now so if yours ever worsens look into the shots!
I used to live an apartment that had a little patch of grass out front and they would mow it twice a month. In between that time, clover wound pop up and I always thought why not just plant some clover. It would save resources. So many people use tons of water and roundup that gets into the ground water to maintain lawns of grass. Clover is good for the eco system. It keeps weeds at bay and it is good for pollinators. It’s also beautiful.
Our backyard is a blend of grass and clover, but has most of the same benefits. We love it for everything you said plus the one commenter's point about protein for herbivores: our resident rabbit loves it! I'd put it in the front yard too, but our neighbour maintains our shared lawn and nukes anything that isn't Kentucky bluegrass so in the interest of domestic peace we let it be.
Bunnies is a reason I wouldn't have a clover lawn. Bunnies are super destructive, and they attract other wildlife like coyotes. Someone abandoned two in our neighborhood, no one could catch them and soon there was a dozen or more. They dig and poop everywhere.
I was considering this for a house I hope to buy next year. Thanks for making this and any others about clover ... ... Just found your channel today and I'm enjoying it !
White clover best benefits other invasive non-native species like the honeybee. Native pollinators have to fight for resources and some won't get nectar from the clovers at all. If you want those picky native pollinators to thrive consider planting keystone plants. They cover a wide range of pollinators including a lot of the picky ones. Consider native ground coverings for the future. White clover is better in many ways than Kentucky bluegrass but both are invasive and non-native to North America. It seems a bit preachy but it isn't mentioned enough and our native species are suffering. There are many people who are misinformed because they see people with clover lawns talking about the benefits and they think there are no better options. Finances are definitely a concern but there are other options.
@hmfoden Here are two examples from different zones. Zone 4 in the Appalachian region - Barren Strawberry. Zone 10 (at least it looks like it does well in Zone 11a) - Coyote Brush. Those were two examples from two vastly different climates, and I promise you there are more. There are plenty of websites that break down the zones and give recommendations. Some states even distribute lists.
As a landscaper, I love this. It is smart and fairly natural. There is no thing as a natural turf lawn. Clover is an excellent cover crop between growing seasons, as well.
Yo le agregaría pequeños conjuntos de flores pequeñas en algunos sectores. Cosa que hagan 1 boom de colores para el ojo.
I always sighed when a client wanted Kentucky Blue. I live in an arid environment, and I always warn them that they are going to be spending most of their water bill trying to keep that grass green.
I haven't seen anyone do clover here. But I have seen people use creeping thyme and it looks really nice in small yards.
@@gigglingchicken8444 In my climate at least it is warned that thymes don't take heavy use well. But for a dry terrain they are so much easier, and not all lawns see heavy use. Just maybe need to pave the most walked paths.
Yeah having weeds as your law is good, only landscaping you could have done was in your parents barn
@amandanightstar8012 We landscapers always say a weed is something a client hasn't paid for.
Clover is also beneficial to pollinators and has low nitrogen needs, so you don't need to fertilize.
Why are people so mad over clover lawns. It's pretty, soft, and sustainable.
Because it creeps into the other lawns on the street
@@dannydonnelly8198good
@@dannydonnelly8198good, lawn grass is the most wasteful plant imaginable.
@@dannydonnelly8198 Bermuda does the same and people buy it by the truck load.
There's no excuse for a grass lawn. Sure, you love it. You torture the environment, and all of us with allergies, to maintain it. No pity for me - no pity for you.
Many people still don' realize that clover lawns are TRADITIONAL in America. It was the preferred type of lawn for at least 100 years.
In switzerland they are still quite often the norm, never saw an issue with them, actually only now realized I like them a lot better, way softer and comfier to lay down on too
I love it 😊
the switch to GRASS? devastating
I put my rabbits poop on my lawn for fertilizer and the clover just started growing everywhere. I don't hate it, and snails and little frogs are everywhere in it. So that's fun!
WHAT 100 years was that?? Genuinely would like to know!! Thsnk u!’
It's soft. It's green, and it doesn't die when my dog pees on it. That's good enough for me
😂😂😂😂😂
😮 ima have to check in ths our bermuda grass has spots of white sun bleaches spots its awful
I'd love to see dandelion lawns. Epic.
As a landscape engineer, this is a really good and sustainable way to have a green garden.
This is why they're the superior choice
Landscape engineer you mean you cut grass 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@dubla321 they really calling everyone engineers now
Don't listen to them, they've apparently never heard of retaining walls, fences, outdoor living areas, etc. I would love to see them figure out how to build a retaining wall on a steep hill. Also curious what they do, besides being shitty to people on the internet for no reason.
Edit: I don't give a shit what job he does or doesn't do in landscaping, the point was empathy for someone working and doing their best. I don't understand why people need to shit on other people for no reason other than just to feel superior. Good for you, you sure showed me and that guy just doing a job to put food on the table! Gold star for you! 🙄 Done responding to this silly BS. Jesus Christ.
@@annkatt3 I'm an electrical engineer my g
retaining walls are covered in civil engg, I got a couple buddies who did that in uni
Not only that, but they are EXTREMELY soft! I love going barefoot in the summer and finding the clover patches in my yard.😂 I look forward to it every year.
Don't do that on burclover
Great untill you stand on a Bee 🐝
I wish I could walk barefoot where I live.. there are too many black widows here. 😅
@@jaclynrachellecsnow in spring where I am
@@alico5793 if you mow it it doesn't flower and attrac5 bees.
As a former landscaper clover lawns would have been a very appreciated trend where I live
They’re weeds right!
@@Yuri-hv6zlso is grass
@@Yuri-hv6zlLiterally anything that you don’t want growing is considered a weed.
@@Yuri-hv6zl it'sonly a weed if you don't want it there.. who decides ?
@@jackieneale5424 it's also a weed if it's an invasive species
People don't understand how strange the "Perfect American Lawn" trend is not just weird, but damaging. It destroys so much native fauna and is so hard to upkeep. Clover or natural lawns, (with controlled weeding), are so good for the planet and so much easier to upkeep. I miss all the wildflowers and life that existed on my lawn until my county passed a law saying you had to keep your lawn a certain way.
A lot of American 'traditions' seem designed to destroy the environment.
Interesting, What country do you live in?
"county"
@SuperTacoWaffles What county do you reside in? I've lived in Maryland and there aren't laws pertaining to what your able to plant in your yard. I moved to Florida in an Hoa and any plants need to be approved by the board. So I learning something new to me. I've never heard of this before, but it makes sense.
@@SuperTacoWaffles yes, county. Did you think they misspelled country?
I don’t get why anyone would think it’s a stupid trend. It’s very resilient and provides food for small animals (rabbits) and pollinators. It’s soft under the feet and requires such little effort to care for it.
Half of our backyard is now covered in clover and we’re allowing it to continue.
I love it. 🤷♀️
Most of our yard growing up naturally got taken over by clover and violets. It was way nicer to walk barefoot in, and we had the prettiest yard when the clover and violets flowered.
I started a clover lawn two years ago bc at the time I had 3 female dogs, and the urine would turn the grass brown, not so with clover, I’m down to two dogs now and my yard is still full and green. The bees that come when the clover flowers aren’t even that many & don’t bother the dogs.
As stated Elsewhere in these comments clover lawns have been traditional in America's passed for over a Hundred plus years!!! 🤠👍
I don’t understand why the guy at the beginning was so angry? Clover lawns are beautiful, don’t require the ridiculous amounts of water, upkeep, etc as grass lawns!!
Not to mention they're resilient to ants. Ants eat at the roots of grass for the sugars and will leave you with those random patches. Clovers are so hardy and grow quickly and can still leave you with plenty of ground cover and keep your lawn cool.
We overseeded with clover the past couple years and not only does the clover look fine, it helps the soil retain moisture longer because of the broad leaves, it also helps block other weeds from growing and our lawn has never looked so green, the grass is growing better than it has in the past too. Lastly, we feed our clippings to our chickens and they seem to attack the bags with clover in them more than those with just grass.
Clover is delicious it’s peppery and tart kind of like a young grapefruit mixed with some chilli
That's a good idea. They also sell clover grass seed mix.
@@ElizabethW-nz6oz Who are THEY🧐I need some of those 😊
@@leebliss3622it's a member of the pea family, the flowers are sweet and are really nice in salad ❤
I like how moist and dewy the clover patches stay compared to regular grass
As somone who's been to school for landscape design, this is actually a great alternative to the regular grass your used to. She pretty much listed the biggest benefits already, and it's actually quite soft and can fight off weeds better.
I planted Evolvulus pusillus. Works amazingly. Will keep clover in mind for next time.
I know everything has a pro and con, would you mind telling me what are the major cons towards clover over grass?
@@twittwitmf3258 mainly it's not a strong lawn cover. So hopefully you don't want to walk on it a lot. Secondly, If it's only clover in your lawn you could have issues with diseases destroying your lawn in one season. That's why we mix different types of grass in our lawns. Some are stronger, some are more resistant, some are better in shady areas and vice versa
Clover is just a genus. ( _Trifolium_ ) But which species do you use in the US, and which middle European species would be suited here in Germany? The most common species here in Germany are _Trifolium repens_ and _Trifolium pratense_ .
Edit from 5 months later: Violonic is incorrect. It's not native. It was introduced to North America in the 1700s or so. So don't use it.
@@solar0wind we live in relatively the same type of hardiness in Canada, we as well use White clover here. Across the US tho I'm not 100% certain. I only deal with more cold tolerant plant material
I loved my grandparents' clover lawn. I got stung by soooo many bees going barefoot lol but I lived for those summers
Omg the PTSD I have from taking off my shoes to "ground" barefoot on the grass in a park and getting stung in the foot by a bee enjoying the clover flowers 🥲 we need a support group.
@@aislingabbeyme too!!! I was 8yo I think
@@truestopguardatruestop164 😭 nooo I'm sorry for your pain 💔
POLLINATORS ARE NOT LAUGHING, THEY LOVE THEM. 🐝 🦋
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This is big pollination propoganda
@@Hierophant_Beanand you’re big stupid >:3
That’s what the big bees want you to think
@@Hierophant_Bean 😏
Clover is also a great protein source for herbivores that can eat a high protein diet. Also, clover leaves the soil healthier than before it was planted, unlike grass, which needs constant outside input, like calcium+magnesium, NPK fertilizer and water during dry periods.
Lawns only need constant fertilizer if you're removing the clippings each time. If you do the same on clover it'll be the same
@@jackblaisdell4097 half true. It still loses health over time. If yours doesn't it's probably because you have clover mixed in. Grass seed in the good old days used to come with clover seed mixed in because it fed the grass. Then companies realized they could make billions by removing it and making you pay for industrial fertilizers.
Just be careful around cows… can cause bloat
@@jackblaisdell4097 It also depends on the soil and what input is needed.
Where I live, the soil is incredibly sandy, so it becomes acidic over time simply because rain leeches away the calcium and magnesium in the soil, which leads to moss taking over. Pure grass lawns also don’t provide humus or structure to the soil, so the soil becomes almost barren over time.
A clay soil is more resilient to these issues, and will need less input in the beginning, but the soil does become “tired” as the years go by without a diversity of plants.
A clover lawn adds humus and nitrogen to the soil, which feeds the soil food web. However, you might need some input occasionally, if your soil was poor to begin with. If you compost, then a drizzle of compost on the lawn every year or every two years is usually fine.
@@Mfdoorway And rabbits. It’s fine as a snack for them, but most rabbits don’t do well with a lot of protein. :)
I'd forgotten about clover. It used to be very common, especially mixed with regular grass. Kids were always hunting for the 4 leaf clovers.
I am 29 and still hunt for 4 leaf clovers (no luck yet) 😄
Right?
i, as a 24 year old, still hunt for 4 leaf clovers whenever i see a clover patch. we had a mutated clover patch at the last place i lived with my mom and there were always 4, 5, and 6 leaf clovers in it. i found a 7 leaf clover once
Has it gotten any less common? I’m assuming you mean in lawns and gardens, and I might just be thinking about empty fields..
@@ordogordo6589 - My experience with clover was in lawns, which children played in much of the day. The few fields I came across weren't played in for very long, full of tall weeds but not clover. With adulthood came jobs and other duties, haven't noticed clover for many years now. It hasn't been in lawns I've been around, but with other people or areas it may still be common.
Another great thing about clover is that it NEVER grows super high. So even if a homeowner is too old or sick to take care of the yard, or if a house is abandoned and hasn't been looked after in years, the yard wouldn't be overgrown or look crazy. I see all these mowing videos and I wish they would plant clover seeds in all of the unkept yards.
Can’t tell you how many times we made necklaces & bracelets out of those little white flowers when my cousins & I were kids! Nostalgic memories! 🍀💚
🌼 Daisy 🌼 Chains 🌼
I was thinking, a clover flower is a bushy ball. You must be thinking of daisies.
@@OEDODRAGONI definitely made chains as a kid with white clover flowers!
We also had light purple clover flowers where I grew up. I miss clover where I live now. 🍀
@@OEDODRAGON Uh, no. I've also braided clover flowers into a bracelet. The stems can get quite long. The little flowers are pretty, and they smell nice.
And four leaf clovers are fun to find☘️🍀☘️🍀🍀☘️🍀
5 leaf even more so. i remember spending so much time in the school field hunting for any clover with more than 3 leaves. the most i found was definitely 6, and i think i found one with 7 but i cant remember for certain if that was IRL or a dream lol
to add, i remember the 6 so well because i pressed it and had it for maybe a year after until i lost it
I know how to grow 4 leafs ;p
Absolutely!!!
There's actually nutritional and hormonal things you can do to make them less uncommon if you're into finding them
I’ve had a clover lawn for more than 6 years and I love it: infrequent watering and mowing, it chokes out weeds, stays green all year, feeds the bees, and puts nitrogen back into the soil…never going back! EDIT TO ADD: I’m in Zone 8A with hot, dry summers and mild winters
Do you spend much time walking in it? I have some that's random in mine and there's so many bees you can't actually spend time in the yard without stepping on them. I want a clover yard that only blooms a couple weeks lol
@@laceyl5682exactly this. We just have very few clovers, but they sure are mines and you need to watch them
@@laceyl5682 I have a micro clover, so it stays between 2-3” tall; I do walk barefoot in it a lot. Here’s how I do the bee situation: when the flowers are coming up, I let them stay up a week and let the bees go nuts; after a week the flowers are fading anyway, so that’s when I mow. It’s easy to kind of keep the whole lawn on a schedule
@@hejshari OoooOh micro clover! I love that! And thanks for the bee management info
@@hejshariThank you for that! I wondered the same thing about the bees. I wouldn't want to disturb them or get stung.
Didn’t know this was a trend but I’ve been trying to figure out what to do w our front yard and walk- IM SO GLAD I CAME ACROSS THIS POST! Now I know what I’m going to do! I’m so very excited!!!☘️🍀
Clover lawns DO look like a fairy garden ❤
How is this a top comment with not replies? Like this is a genuine question I’m not one of those like beggars
@@Chewstro idk, I didn't know it was a top comment untill just now. Lol
What are you 5?
@@chartreusemaiden604 Obviously they aren’t.? Tf does a fairy garden have to do with being 5? Gtfo.
@@chartreusemaiden604 allow some whimsy into your life
As someone who is allergic to several types of grass I’ve always been enchanted by the idea of a lawn I can sit on without having hives, but I’ve heard that these types of lawns are seasonal and they will need to be replanted each year as the previous year dies off.
No, clover comes back just fine. Also, try Blur Star Creeper....depending on the climate it even stays green most of the year.
Clover is great for rotational gardening. Plant clover wherever you plan to grow a garden and let grow for at least one grow season. When you plant crops, smother or till the clover into the top few inches of soil to retain the nitrogen, and when you rest the soil, replant clover to restore nitrogen levels for 1-3 years, and plant clover in rows between your crops. Also makes a great nitrogen source for composting; be sure to save your lawn clippings, or let the clippings decay in place to self-fertilize your clover lawn (just don't let clippings pile up too thick on live plants).
As long as clover is native to where you live, it grows back every year. How else would it survive in the wild?
And if you live in Eastern/Midwestern US states, running buffalo clover (the stuff in the video) is actually a threatened native species, so planting it is very beneficial!
@@ruralmetalhead wait....if it will grow back every year, why is it necessary to plant it in areas where it is native in order for it to survive in the wild?
But are you allergic to BEES?
I’ve never even heard of a clover lawn before but it looks super soft to walk barefoot on and so I’m 100% here for it
You should check out thyme lawns next.
Me too lmao😂
personally i would rather go for a moss lawn... needs no mowing and is fine in poor soil and doesn't take much water... most wild animals leave it alone and it attracts almost no bugs when compared to traditional lawns...
Nice to walk in barefoot until your bare feet meet up with the bees!
@Necrotechian had a moss lawn next to our well when I was a kid, looked much better than this clover shit this just lools like you didn’t mow your lawn all summer
This actually sold me on clover lawns
I remember when I was a child my grandma had a clover lawn & she would always tell us we had to wear shoes to walk on it when it's in bloom. One time I walked on it without shoes & I got stung by a bee.
HAHA!
Better just watch were you place your feet
"My dog stepped on a bee" to a whole new level
@jellev4567 you can't, there's 4 inches of clovers for them to hide under
Aaah you don’t ever consider walking in any grass barefoot down here in TX! Fire Ants! I didn’t believe it…. I said: WATCH ME!….YOW!!! Aaah NEVER AGAIN! One sting & made me a believer!!!
I didn't know people are being pissy about clower lawns. As a gardener myself, I encourage for this lovely lawn. If it's trendy, then it's one of those trends I'm happy to love. Way better than simple monocultural grass lawn. And how video already stated, clover have it's ability to improve soil health, and prevent soil erosion.
I helped to set up a clover lawn myself and I couldn’t help but feel like I did a good thing.
How about moss lawns? (Least popular but they are nice😊
Not to be "that guy" but isn't clover even more of a monoculture than grass lawns? Grass seed usually has several varieties mixed in, and grass doesn't seem to choke out weeds as well as clover does.
The thing is, a clover lawn isn’t for everywhere. Yes, it has beneficial properties that is far better than the fake grass bull that seems to be so prominent in manicured lawns (notably in suburban communities) that need a ton of resources and money to keep it looking “natural” (despite it not even being close to looking like such in comparison to where it grows with zero effort), and clovers absolutely can be an alternative to that to keep from using so much resources … which I am all for and would rather see if someone *_HAS_* to choose between “buy grass or transplant it for aesthetics” or “plant clovers and use less resources” - obviously the latter will be more appealing and eco-friendly overall.
However, not everyone should do it just because it looks nice as it absolutely can be an invasive plant that isn’t for all places, much like how hearty _appearing_ grass is just not meant to survive in desert environments where many will transplant it often. If you can grow grass naturally with no effort, you really don’t need to go all in with clovers just because. They can be rather invasive when it comes to plants native to an area that should rightfully thrive where it naturally grows instead of being snuffed out for “prettiness” and “aesthetics”. Yes, that includes weeds that are also invasive, but at least they’re natural to the area and thrive alongside its ecosystem.
The clovers spread and can be very hearty, but also hard to contain (which can then affect other plants or other lawns on other properties if one isn’t maintaining it properly, which one will still need to do).
I’m the type of person that would rather see people blend with their native environments rather than constantly transplant stuff for looks. Nothing looks goofier than seeing thick, bouncy, bright green plastic look grass on lawns against a desert backdrop - same with clovers. It just all looks so out of place and shows the aesthetic is more important to someone than the actual ecosystem itself.
BUT …. if one must, then at least clovers are a much better alternative given it uses less resources.
It’s just that people really, really, really need to look into how clovers do for their area with natural plants in their zone (or any plants they have) instead of running and doing it because they saw a video or post on social media about it and figured “OH I WANNA DO THAT”. Don’t just run straight for aesthetics, but actually do the research because not all lawns and environments are the same.
@@TwoBs you could also just plant moss in shaded environments
When I was young, it was common practice to mix clover and grass and it was promoted that way. The leaves of the clover provide shade for the dirt below, allowing grass to thrive as well. It's also super lush looking.
Ok but grass is useless I feel like u missed the whole point of this postb
@@ericwtfsky i dont think they missed the point they were just adding a comment, hence putting something in the COMMENT section
@jamjams9133 no one wants grass to thrive 🤣🤣 most of us are just stuck with it
@@ericwtfsky
lawn grass helps clean the air, trap carbon dioxide, reduce erosion from stormwater runoff, improve soil, decrease noise pollution, and reduce temperatures.
A good lawn/yard isn't overly maintained but has a good natural biodiversity.
Stop being dumb online
@@mikealjohnsson lol mad
Bold words coming from a guy who’s hair looks like 2015 is asking for its style back.
Your lawn looks so lush and lovely!
As someone allergic to grass I see this as an absolute win
LMAO IMAGINE BEING ALERGIC TO GRASS LOOOOL GO TOUCH SOME GR.... Wait 🤔
I’m also allergic to grass and will never go back. I also plan on interplanting some creeping thyme, moss and other things over time.
My brothers are allergic to anything green. Grass, seaweed, plants of all kinds. 😅
@@JEDonnertgamers
@@raiden.2784 I don't understand...
Also, fun fact, certain types of clover flowers are edible and make a lovely addition to teas or salads!
They're related to a pea plant
They're also healplants (generally against cough, the one planted in the video helps against diarrhea and diabetes, good for your skin, the list just goes on, but always consult someone who knows this stuff before using).
Mmmmm, feet salad.
I know damn well some of you would, don't lie.
@@mercce6750there was a place to do that and it wasn’t here
Clovers are actually DELICIOUS, the ones that grow in my area have a very strong apple taste, there is no green or bitter taste for me, just strong apple or apple skin taste.
Clover used to be super common, being mixed with traditional grass lawns. They were marketed as weeds because weed killer brands couldn't find a way to not kill clover with the other weeds the spray was killing
Yeah bro I wish I were the weeds. It takes so much longer to kill me, I gotta get inflammation, arthritis, and cancer, among other things, before it finally does what it was shadowmarketed for
@@spaulding304fr
this got dark quick
Seems like weed killer doesn't work on the clover in my lawn ...😂😂
There are several beneficial plants that got labels as weeds due to weed sprays.
Dandelions, are full of minerals and vitamins. [Oh yeah, 100% edible]
I like the way clover feels in my toes it was my favorite thing about running through my grandma's fields as a kid being able to feel the soft tickley clovers
Native lawn alternatives are great! In addition to the many native species of clover, there are some other options- Lippia/Kurapia/Frogfruit have flowers that look like miniature lantana flowers. Great for bees.
I was gonna say ANY lawn made from only one plant takes more care and gives less. I've seen people on TikTok grow moss lawns or thyme lawns or stuff but they still have to care for them even if one plant doesn't need as much light than the other or one needs less water but more light it still needs regular care. only unhealthy lawns need constant care.
A healthy lawn takes care of itself, one corner will be more mossy, the other full with wild flowers and that's cuz at those particular spots the grass has a harder time and vice versa some areas won't have moss but grass or flowers. clover wants to grow alongside grass and flowers want to grow between the moss. they support each other. One covers what the other has a harder time growing in.
leaving nature do it's part and intervening only when necessary seems the healthier lawn choice for me. but it's her lawns in the end so flower bombing those native flowers into abandoned parking spots I go 🏃♀️
I LOVE frog fruit! First time I’m seeing someone else mention it!!! The flowers are so pretty but so tiny.
I also favor elf thyme and dymondia margaretae as alternative options. If you're in California or other western coastal states, you can use carex grasses. Plant them as plugs, they grow together. You mow them a few times a year and use very little water once established
Totally agree you should use local stuff. I'd personally kill for a moss lawn, imagine the feel on your feet. It's native to my area, the forest floor is covered! We do have local long grass fields too but they're far too long
You had best get all permits from government and housing before you do that 😢
As a kid playing in the yard during the hottest time of summer, I noticed clover patches were cooler on my bare feet than the grass.
And the flowers attract cute bumblebees.
I’m allergic to many types of common grass so this actually looks helpful for me!
I'm allergic to most grasses as well, and I have no issues with clover. My front yard has a ton of clover, and I can sit and lay in it and don't get ichy or hives.
@@thebazile5253fun fact but grass is actually so sharp that it gives you
micro-cuts just from touching it. It can be itchy to anyone!
At some point people are gonna be allergic to oxygen and water. They gotta stop having kids.
@@ashleyplace7395 That explains it!
Sorry but i just have to make the joke
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Ohhh I love how the gates turned out! Blessings my sweet friend! ❤
"Clover lawns are a stupid trend"
Gives us many good ass reasons why it's smart af!
no thats the guy that reacted to them
@@noroultrai mean, yeah dude that was what he was implying. The bold statement given then a multitude of good reasons to grow a clover field is what he's referring to
'Uses less water' what a way to act virtuous 😅
Yea… that’s the entire point of the video she’s refuting his statement dip shit
I use it to feed deer
When I was very young, one of my grandparent's neighbors - Mrs. Pell - had a clover lawn. It was the most magical thing I'd ever seen. She was a very sweet old lady. She had a toothless chihuahua and ate dog biscuits (the woman ate the Milkbones). I thought she was strange in the most wonderful way and I loved seeing her. The clover lawn stuck with me all my life and I've always wanted to plant one.
This is a cool story 😎 ❤
@@AlyssaIrvinehi
Mrs. Pell sounds like my kinda peeps!
I'm only 62, but I'm well on my way to being one of those weird but harmless old ladies.
I have no neighbors since the last one died in 2020 (and she was a mile away), I've lived off-grid (solar/wind/battery powered) on 20 acres of mountain wilderness for the past 17 years. I raise goats for pets and fire prevention. They saved our butts in the last wildfire, as there was nothing left to burn within 100 feet of my house so the flames swept all the way around us.
My adult son has lived out here with me since he was diagnosed with schizophrenia and given an honorable discharge from the Navy 10 years ago. He avoids people, but loves animals. Think Boo Radley.
He only goes to town with me when he has an appointment, so about 5 times a year. I only go once a month (sometimes less). I joke that we have "gone feral", but it's kinda true.
On one of my trips to town, I overheard someone talking about the very specific area where I live. It's well known because of a tragedy 18 years ago that killed five firefighters. The arsonist was convicted of murder and will spend his worthless life in San Quentin.
There's a memorial on the site, and it's the closest thing to my house, all other houses burned down. Visitors to the memorial get glimpses of my goats sometimes, and have assumed they are wild! Nope! Every one of them were born on my property.
The person I overheard was telling someone about an old woman who lives near the memorial has tamed wild goats to protect her. I asked if they ever met her, because she sounds interesting!😂
If I get much uglier, I'm going to become a modern day Baba Yaga. 👹
Now I've started telling folks about my friendly ravens who I've been feeding for years. They follow my car when I go to town, and they warn me every time they see a strange car heading this way. They saved my goats from a mountain lion attack by coming to my window and cawing frantically. I know something bad is going down when they do that, but I was shocked to see a big mountain lion dragging a 100+ pound goat, in broad daylight!
My son heard the caws too, so we both ran outside at the same time, he grabbed the rifle first, fortunately, and scared the cat away by firing a few rounds over its head. I grabbed my loud megaphone and chased the cat, yelling curse words until it dropped the goat. She was slightly injured but healed.
So far, my funniest raven encounter happened in the grocery store parking lot. Often the ravens follow me to town, and this time I was rolling the shopping cart full of groceries to my car, when I saw that Igor (our main character raven) was sitting on the roof rack of my SUV, cawing at me!
I greeted him by name, then pulled a big bag of unsalted peanuts in the shell out of the cart to show him, saying, "See? I told you I wouldn't forget you and Elsa (his mate)!" Ravens and other corvids love peanuts.
I was thinking of how I wish I had gotten this on video because no one will believe me, when I saw an older latina lady sitting in the passenger seat of the car next to mine, looking at me with a horrified expression, crossing herself and praying!
"Oh no!", I thought, this poor Abuelita must think I am El Diablo(a) consorting with dark forces! I better say something reassuring.
I told her, "It's okay, this bird is my friend!"
That did not help put her mind at ease.😒
@@LazyIRanch you are amazing! #lifegoals
@@LazyIRanchthis made my day. You have the life I so wish I had.
Those flowers are also edible and have a mild honey/vanilla flavor!
Wait they are? I used to take the petals off and pretend they were rice as a kid when I was playing outside
so are heart shaped clovers! they taste like lemon but not nearly as sour
Imma try it ......I better not die....lol.....I'll haunt you. 😂😂😂😂😂
They really are! I live in the uk and in the summer in primary school (age 5-11) we used to suck on them in the fields as they popped up! They tasted quite nice…
ive tried them and theyve always tasted bitter 🤔
It actually looks cool!
Dandelions and Clovers all the way! I also love wild violets and those tiny star flowers. Nothing is more beautiful than an abundance of those covering your yard! 💕
Yes! Same. Tho here at the moment we’ve just technically left summer behind so my lawn… ooh she’s crisp lol. Those little pinky/purple/white star flowers you find in your lawn among those others might be wild onions. Look into it if you’re interested :) so many of the things we just walk over every day and have grown up being told they’re weeds are actually super useful and sought after in other parts of the world. I found it pretty and fascinating anyway so I thought I’d spread some nerd love lol
Yes! Mine is mostly violets from afar. It’s beautiful!
Dandelions and clovers are food. Very healthy
@@kelly6491 yeah, we have wild onions here. I used to eat them all the time as a kid. 😆 However, the flower I was talking about are Bluets, they're very cute and tiny. We have a lot of different colored ones from white, pinkish, blue and purple. 💕
@@dee4871 I love wild edibles, I'm always scouring the fields for them. We have a lot of pecan and walnuts here as well. I've also found some giant puffball mushrooms that pop up here and there.
Didn't know this was a thing. I actually decided to let my clover grow because I couldn't get rid of it. Then realised that the clover has yellow flowers that bloom for months and my garden is a yellow sea attracting thousands of bees every day And other pollinators and insects. It even attracts hedgehogs birds and even a mole. And the thing is I only have a small Dutch garden and yet it brims with life every spring and summer and I look forward to it.
It grows higher than the white clover though and you can't walk on it unless you wanna risk getting stung.
Sounds like you had black medic, not clover.
Sounds like wood surrel, they look very similar to clovers but they lack that white arrow on the leaf that true clovers have. And they produce small yellow flowers, the plant and flowers are actually edible and have a spinach taste :)
I'm gonna bring over some killer bee swarms they have better honey
That’s lovely ❤
@@pamelah6431 I looked it up, but no it's not that. It's definitely a clover species though.
I just started doing clover lawns. I sprinkled red clovers and in the summer my yard shimmers bright red. I also got bees for the first time. Would def recommend.
... hold up, those exist? like, actually.
Thank you, for this knowledge.
Red clover is my favorite 😍
@@ravagerisarealword aw ye. Beautiful red blooms!
@@ravagerisarealwordthe flowers are red, not the leaves
i feel like they literally gave every reason its not "a stupid trend 🤓" considering its really creative and resourceful.
I grew up with a clover lawn and absolutely loved it! It was so soft and beautiful, especially when flowering. It felt cool on the skin on hot summer days. ☘️
The important thing is to make sure the clovers you use are NATIVE or NON-INVASIVE to the area, because invasive clovers can snuff out any chance for other plants to grow, especially if they spread outside the confines of the lawn.
does non-native automatically equal invasive, or do you need to make sure it’s both native and non-invasive?
also someone asked about it dying off in the cold months, is that likely to happen?
@@stateportSound_wavI'm not a clover expert, but generally invasive means non-native AND it thrives in your environment. For example I can't use certain insects to feed my tarantulas because if they escaped they'll thrive and outpopulate native insects, but I can use similar non-native insects that are less cold tolerant and won't survive long enough to reproduce in my climate during the winter.
@@smilestheemo3365 Plenty of native plants are also invasive, depending on your bio region. However, a LOT of clovers are naturalized and have a hard time becoming invasive in natural habitat. They do love to take over an entirely unnatural lawn though and that's what most people complain about.
@@stateportSound_wav it doesn't, but it is usually what is meant bc it's the important part.
For a species to be invasive, they have to be able to survive without human input in the new environment AND be able to reproduce. So basically what you imagine is necessary to replace native species or populate a new environment.
Some non-native species can be grown e.g. in flower pots and you carry them inside every winter and such. If you were to plant them in the ground and just left them, they would die. That is non-native non-invasive. But "nature finds a way", it's good to be careful with releasing non-native species regardless, for the sake of your own biome.
@@stateportSound_wav if it's native to your area, it isn't invasive (by definition), though planting any plant intentionally in large quantities is upsetting the natural balance of flora in whatever yard you plant it in. the only truly "natural" lawn would just be to leave it covered in whatever ferns, shrubs, flowers, and whatever other plants it was when the plot of land was undisturbed.
however, if native clovers spread to nearby areas, it's not too big a deal, since they're already part of that ecosystem. their numbers will be artificially higher thanks to humans planting, which isn't ideal, but it's _much_ better than invasive plants, which can totally disrupt native ecosystems if and when they spread past a lawn into the surrounding environment. lawn grass is invasive, for example.
I use red clovers as a cover crop in my garden. It helps keep my soil from getting sick. During springtime, I cut it back and leave it as mulch so it can put nitrogen back into the soil. Also my garden is a no till garden 😁
Nitrogen-fixing properties make clover a top choice cover crop. I'm all for converting grass lawns into clover, then clover lawns turned into crop gardens.
I have a one small garden space dedicated to asparagus, spring onions, and clover. This garden basically maintains itself and looks like a lush lawn, especially in the spring. I never water it, and I'm on the outskirts of the Mohave Desert. I feed the clover to my ducks and use it for compost. Clover is an essential staple to self-sufficient agriculture.
Ooo. How do I get red clover? I'd love that around the perimeters.
@@smorgasbroad1132 check your local feed and tack, IFA, or tractor supply shops. There are plenty of online sources as well.
A bit random question, but how does it work with other kind of flowers? Or plants?
We have a garden with normal grass, and there is some clover, but also daisy or milkweed mixed in and in summer there are just... many different flowers. I think they are surviving on their own, because no one sow them there. Is it also the case when most of the space is covered with clover?
@@mountainmanxyz Thanks!👍🏻
they look super pretty
Since when to people get angry about clovers. We used to try to find a four leaf clovers when we were kids.
What type of mad miserable person gets mad over clovers
Nobody or very few people are angry about it. They're creating fake rage just like any internet video / news article.
Well, if you've planted them. That's kinda cheating.
When my parents were sick of us they’d tell us we’re having a contest to see who can find the most four leaf clovers. Kept us occupied until they were ready to deal with us again. It was better than just saying go out and play where we might fall out of a tree or off a wall.
@@fajaradi1223 you can't tell from seeds it's gonna be a four leaf clover. There was no cheating we just looked for them on the playground
@@fajaradi1223not really because you still won’t know if you’ll get a 4 leaf or not.
Clover lawns are not only beautiful, but they're also great for the environment! Plus, they're soft and perfect for barefoot walks.
your everywhere
Beautiful? That lawn is absolutely hideous!
It is the ugliest lawn I have ever seen.
@@jakehildebrand1824 oooh who's a little edgelord? Aww so cute and edgy 😊 one day you'll grow up
@@jakehildebrand1824 oooh who's a little edgelord? Aww so cute and edgy 😊 one day you'll grow up
@@baconcheesezombie edgy?
Wanting my lawn to look nice makes me edgy?
Get a better insult, or better yet try saying something worth reading.
It looks nice and clovers feel magical c:
Thumbs up for supporting our Bee friends. And thanks for reminding me what it's like to walk on clover, which I haven't done for decades.
Fuck bees
I love the clover
another day of saving the beees
bees are nice, when you get a wasp infestation its not that nice.
My lawn is made up of clover, random grass, purple nettle, various creeping “weeds” that bloom tiny beautiful flowers from yellow to pink and purple and blue, and a lot of this violet plant that has heart shaped leaves the size of your palm. I love the variety and just walking through it feels so whimsical.
pretty
Sounds heavenly
What general area do you live in?
Yess that's exactly what my lawn looks like! Blooms tons of violets in the spring, and dandelions. So I make dandelion honey and violet syrup 😄❤️
The clover grid under the hammock is amazing, i love it ❤
Until the hammock snaps and you smack your head on the cement 😵😂
@@CoffeeBrainzzI would hope their hammock is arranged securely then 😅😅😅
I think it looks pretty 😍
One of the craziest things about driving thru Southern California during a drought is seeing how many lawns look like a tropical rainforest
Pretty stupid tho, they suck up all the water from the surrounding areas and then build on them which occasionally causes flash floods.
L.A. takes most of its water from Inyo County, its a desert but used to be a wetland swamp, they used to grow rice there of all crops, thats how much water they use
Gotten alot better everyone where I live is getting rid of grass and planting drought resistance plants
Thanks I've been saying this forever everyone blames Las Vegas for the why Lake Mead is so low but the reality is that California wastes so much water it's ridiculous
cactus?@@marvinnashwheresmyear
@@FernandoAR760yeah from agriculture not bc of people’s front yards.
I had clover lawns growing up and my favorite thing to do with my friends was try to find a 4 leaf clover. We would do it for hours, definitely a great investment
Did you ever find any?
@@moonwater8089I know you didn’t ask me haha but I have found 11 - four leaf clovers in one sitting when I was a kid
A few years a go I found a SEVEN leaf clover in a clover patch in my neighbor's yard 🤯
Wait, I live in a country where we don't like grow clower. I only seen it in cartoons and stuff. I thought that 4 leaves in a clover is the standard.
@@johnchristian7788 3 is the normal amount, which is why a 4 leafed clover is associated with luck.
Somebody inform all the huge western cities built in the desert that still feel entitled to a green grass lawn despite an overall water shortage.
Or huge pistachio and pomegranate orchards that sell to over seas buyers
Hey ding dong, all plants need water
@@davidherzing1496 exactly, which is why you shouldn't plant them in the desert where there isn't any 😂
@@dannyu5879 ohhh you want to keep the desert unlivable. I was just under the impression that more plants were a good thing
@@davidherzing1496- Yes, desert plants - not water-intensive plants that have no business being in a desert.
Dude at the start was definitely hired by Big Grass 🗣️🗣️🗣️
Back in my family villa, our lawn is all natural. We didn't plant anything specific but let nature do its thing. Currently the lawn is a mix of grass, clover and other native plants. They are beautiful when they bloom and my uncle's bees love it
Sorry to say but both turf grass and clover are non-native, invasive plants introduced from Europe.
@@MiltonRoeCarpetgrass is native to the US. Grows natively from TX to SC.
@@MiltonRoe and why exactly do you assume they are in the US?
People from other places exist, also on the english speaking side of the internet.
Ngl, that presumption is often a problem in online discussions
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@@Mara_1337house lawns are an almost exclusively USA thing though.
This looks pretty awesome, Imagine it having a bunch of different colours of clover, that would look amazing.
I’d definitely grow a section of this and plant my favorite flowers in it too
Just be careful of bees, folks! They really like clover flowers, and it's best not to get stung.
Edit: This is not to say that bees are bad! It's just a warning to keep people safe, especially those who might have serious allergies to bee stings.
i think this might be the only thing stopping me from doing this 😢 im extremely allergic to bee stings :(
Bees like clover lawns? My mom and o are trying to make our lawn bee friendly and we have lots of clover patches for them. This is nice to know!
@Glaycier Let the clover flowers bloom and the bees will be there.
I will tell the bees to be careful of people, because they do not realize that we need them for a lot of our food to be pollinated.
I know this all to well.......
They look so beautiful
So rare to find a home improvement video that centers on practical sustainability choices! Super 🎉
I also love moss lawns which I've seen becoming popular! Grass alts for lawns are fun 😊
Beautiful. But they are a great place for pests like fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes to live. Unless, of course, you have repeling plants nearby.
@@brandonbrandon6643 True tho 😭 It also depends on where you're house is, as some areas have more/less/different pests. Where I live is technically a rainforest, so doesn't matter what lawn you have, gotta check for fleas/ticks every time 🥴
my lawn is mostly moss and it is soft but so hard to mow
@@gasknight It depends on the type of moss, but a lot of them you don't need to mow it often or some not at all. But it really depends on the type of moss.
Moss is nice, only thing I don't like about it that it gets brown and hard in colder seasons. :/
Our former home was built in 1938 and the man we bought it from had grown up in it. His father built the home, and also seeded all of the large yards (front, sides, and back)…with clover!! ❤ We were so enamored with our clover yards, we plan to do it with our new yard at our new house!
It just astounds me that people worry about grass. I worry about paying my bills
I love your lawn! And it makes completely sense living somewhere that struggles with droughts. People are all about sustainable alternatives until it becomes trendy to hate on something 🤦♀️
You know, the rise in clover gardens has been proven to have a direct effect to the increase of invasive species in America, just uh, yeah, i love watching America destroy itself ignorantly
For anyone considering this, there are specific varieties that attract less pollinators so that your yard isnt full of bees half of the year.
Put another way, there are varieties that attract more pollinators so your lawn is full of bees for half of the year! 😂 It all depends on how you feel about bees in your lawn.
@@gildedbear5355 which was pointed out in the video. I was pointing out an alternative because a yard full of bees would be a nightmare to someone with a bad allergy or phobia.
Yeah um, we kind of need bees.
@@anonymousperson8259 plants need pollinators bees are one of them. thank you captain obvious for that bit of brilliance.
@@michaelo5665or someone with children or pets who are likely to be stung
Just a reminder; many things labeled as native at your local garden store are NOT actually native to your region. DO YOUR RESEARCH and make sure that, if native is your goal, you are planting real native species to your area. This includes native grasses, flowers, shrubs, trees ect. And let's make sure we differentiate between TURF grasses and native prarie grasses which are AMAZING for the soil and have deep deep roots beds that re-energize the nitrogen cycle for the soil, refill ground water reserves and are not maintained in any way similar to a turf lawn.
Sometimes I plant invasive species because I'm a silly little guy full of jest
@@blakecarnes9400 I am disappoint
@@blakecarnes9400 Lmaooo
@@blakecarnes9400invasive plants aren’t always bad! Just make sure it is kept in a area where it can’t spread and take over other ecosystems or plants! Where I live it is also illegal to plant invasive species out in the public and wild! It is good for the biodiversity, but in a small amount and when it is kept in one area! The “good” thing about invasive species are that they often are cheap, they grow fast and they grow for a long time and most of them doesn’t die once a year so that we have to buy and plant them every fall or spring!
@@tonyhakston536yeah you probably do disappoint a lot of people
Clover in the lawn mix is amazing! It stays green in drought, it stays short and the bunnies love it!
As a child rolling in clover on a warm day was my idea of heaven. I used to pretend I was the queen of the fairies❤
..yes clover used to common...so where bee stings...but I actally got pretty immune to them
Your Majesty!
Nobody cares lol
@thelord6898 no need to be so negative man!! ^.^
You WERE and you still ARE the queen of the fairies! Trust me
I grew up with a clover lawn. I loved laying out in my yard in the summer it was so cool and comfy.
Not me realizing that my mess of a lawn is actually the beautiful, sustainable alternative option to traditional grass that I've been looking for!
and a invasive plant
"Sustainable alternative to traditional grass"?
"Traditional" grass is going to outlive your grandkids. No idea what plant Americans use for their lawn, but it's definitely not "grass" if it dies if it's not watered constantly.
@@LecherousLizardTbf most places in America only get rain and cool weather in winter / early spring, so the rest of the year the grass gets blazed by the sun and doesn’t receive sufficient water.
@Frogan.. your an invasive
@Golemrock598 In their defense in places like California there ain't much to take over as far as native plant species are concerned, because it already happened.
I love the way this looks!
Remember tho folks, to do some research in regards to native plants in your area. Adding plants you see in trends may actually negatively affect the native wildlife.
Like most grasses and shurnbs used in suburbs
Clover is not a trend, it came in the bag with the grass seed up into the '50s and '60s and possibly later.
White clover is non-native in the US but already exists everywhere - often already in your lawn alongside other non-native plants, if your home isn't particularly recently built.
The grass people have is not native 🤔
We had clover "islands" in our yard that we didn't mow when it was flowering for the bees and the local wild bunnies. I love clover. ☘️
i was mowing and wondering what i should plant for the bees and kept having to stop while mowing to not run over bees on my clover. It was my moment when i started doing exactly what you mention. I have since planted clover each year to get more clover growing. :)
My parents lawn had patches of clover.... And patches of sorrel... And sometimes you could only tell the difference when you mowed over because sorrel gave a lemony smell.... But then you can tell when they flower too as sorrel has tiny yellow flowers
I love you too random citizen
@@ShamrockTheClover 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Grass is ITCHY and clover feels so beautiful under bare feet ☺️
I think you have a grass allergy...
Grass is itchy to most people@@daisyblueofficial
"Blades" of grass are literally that and cause micro cuts that cause irritation and allergic responses
i love my clover lawn, it stays green and doesn't need so much watering. and the bunnies were sooo cute in the spring 🍀🐇
As someone who grew up around people who mowed their lawn every saturday, and despised yardwork myself, I would greatly prefer this.
As someone who grew up mowing their parents' 2-acre lot and also helping their uncle mow the city cemetery, I moved into a condo.
bruh its weeds…..
@@madboy5686 No its not bro, you can't even smoke it.
@@IntegrityGamesthis is the true test
@@IntegrityGamesyou’re not trying hard enough
I always wanted a back yard of just clovers! It's nice to see that it can happen!
@@itsir2uthey likely thought clovers would be more maintenance and not less.
Oh don't you worry, it's an invasive species, it will likely outcompete native plants.
Weed
You literally wouldn’t have to do jack, it’s a weed just water and let it spread. While you’re at it dandelions also work as well probably better! 😂
My dad can’t keep up with our lawn and the weeds anymore, I’m going to try to convince my parents to do a clover lawn
No, just let the weed grow. That’s the native lawn. Not clover, not grass, let whatever grows grow.
@@shonewarrior2178 Why? This lady just explained how clover lawns are better for the environment.
Lemongrass works too
@@shonewarrior2178 can’t or else we get fined by the HOA, and we can’t afford to keep paying them even more money than we are already required to
@@shonewarrior2178 kind of. Most weeds are from Europe and southeast Asia and are destructive to local plants and animals and those are what tend to show up when left unattended. It's important to know which weeds are from 15000 miles away and to cull and which should stay. It's relatively simple and there are a myriad of books that make it easy
It looks beautiful!
Clover lawns make me feel like a fairy in my little fairy garden and that’s enough for me
That’s so wholesome
ahh yesyesyes
@@AL-pu7uxsnakes are literally all over my neighborhood and there’s no clovers
@@AL-pu7ux anywhere outside has snakes big time
@@AL-pu7ux
Clover isn't tall grass and snakes aren't pokemon
It’s not a trend, it’s a conscious decision, why people can’t understand it? I love your garden
As a gardener I did this years ago because it means way less work for me. It acts as a self replicating mulch keeping the topsoil shaded, puts nitrogen in the soil, and aerates it with its fine roots. That's 3 annual jobs I don't have to do. And I don't have to waste time and fertilizer on a lawn. I trim the clover back and let it decompose where I cut it. Its 100% practical. I guess it could also be a trend at the same time but there are legitimate practical reasons you'd want clover in your yard.
Because its fucking ugly? Nobody does this for any reason than to virtue signal.
@@barahngall of those reasons are why I'm switching over to endemic ground covers to replace the buffalo grass that I never wanted in the first place.
I appreciate how you phrased your decisions. I see a lot of people stuck in the "all grass lawns are bad" and "if you have a grass lawn you're bad" camps. Clover is a cool idea for people, if it fits their needs. a nice relaxing backyard retreat is great for it. If you have kids and dogs continuously running in your yard, its not going to stand up to the wear and tear. there are definitely reasons to use clover or other groundcover, and plenty of reason to have grass. the important thing is making a mindful choice about what you do.
I love clover, but my kids run barefoot a lot and at my previous house that had a lot of clover in the backyard my daughter stepped on honey bees attracted to the flowers and got stung twice in a week one summer. So if you’re a barefoot family, clover is going to be a bit harder to deal with.
@@cloudwatcher608 Really? My yard was mostly clover when I was a kid and we had tons of bees but I never stepped on one. That sucks!
in the end no single plant is inherently good or bad. it is totally depended on where you are and what you need. many grass lawns are bad because they are planted in areas with not much rain or where water drains away fast. so they require a lot of maintenance and resources. but in places like England and France they need much less due to the natural damp climate.
another part is the monoculture. grass, even in places where it is fine, can still pose a problem when it replaces all other plants. same for clover or any other plant. a bit of an lawn if fine but be sure you have other plants nearby or even better included in the lawn.
finally you need to take invasive species into account. not all non native species are necessary bad. but some environments are not evolved to deal with certain non native species. which can result in that non-native plant taking over. so take into account where you live and what grows there natively.
unfortunately this can be harder in America given how many non native plants have been brought over from Europe in the past. and even now you can buy many invasive species just in the local store. so you might buy a small bag of wildflower seeds thinking you are doing good. but then introduce a set of invasive species in your garden. really this is something the government should legislate. it's unreasonable to expect the average person to be informed about all this. you should be able to trust what you buy at the local store. but i digress.
I love when he explained why its a stupid trend
They’re amazingly soft, we had an accidental clover lawn on our house when I was a kid and I loved laying out there. Clover lawns are super cool and idc if they’re overrated
I kinda want one. Hes like "this is dumb" and im like ooooh neat i like it
my grass is spiky :(
I wouldn't say overrated. I just don't want to house all the scorpions and snakes in my area.
they're not overrated
As someone who is allergic to grass, this seems like a fantastic idea!
Damn, how you alive?
@@Super_Broly it's a relatively mild allergy, I just try to avoid being somewhere freshly mowed, and try not to let it touch my skin for long lol
I am too 😂. I have gotten allergy shots for 5 years but mine was severe. I can walk outside without my face swelling up now so if yours ever worsens look into the shots!
i work with lawns/grass professionally and honestly this is a wonderful alternative
When clover pops up in my yard bunnies and groundhogs love it. I can only imagine the cute visitors they get 💚
My dad always planted clover with the grass, it kept everything green.
He didn’t plant them, they just happened to appear! Probably if you looked around there were nut grass and dandelions as well. 😂
Yea what that guy said lol, they just appear out of nowhere like all the other weeds
and trashy at the same time! double win!
@@DegenerateToo You can believe what you want, but I remember the seed bags said Grass/Clover mix.
I used to live an apartment that had a little patch of grass out front and they would mow it twice a month. In between that time, clover wound pop up and I always thought why not just plant some clover. It would save resources.
So many people use tons of water and roundup that gets into the ground water to maintain lawns of grass. Clover is good for the eco system. It keeps weeds at bay and it is good for pollinators. It’s also beautiful.
Our backyard is a blend of grass and clover, but has most of the same benefits. We love it for everything you said plus the one commenter's point about protein for herbivores: our resident rabbit loves it! I'd put it in the front yard too, but our neighbour maintains our shared lawn and nukes anything that isn't Kentucky bluegrass so in the interest of domestic peace we let it be.
Bunnies is a reason I wouldn't have a clover lawn. Bunnies are super destructive, and they attract other wildlife like coyotes. Someone abandoned two in our neighborhood, no one could catch them and soon there was a dozen or more. They dig and poop everywhere.
@@spro3347okay
I think a mixed lawn like yours, is the best. We have one and Dandelions and wildflowers pop up, they really are the best
It’s actually grown as a hay.
@@spro3347 exactly, thank you. Yes rabbits can become an invasive species and they do attract coyotes etc.
I was considering this for a house I hope to buy next year.
Thanks for making this and any others about clover ...
... Just found your channel today and I'm enjoying it !
I love the textured look of it
Clover is literally the best for the soil these days. Youre doing a fantastic job
White clover best benefits other invasive non-native species like the honeybee. Native pollinators have to fight for resources and some won't get nectar from the clovers at all. If you want those picky native pollinators to thrive consider planting keystone plants. They cover a wide range of pollinators including a lot of the picky ones. Consider native ground coverings for the future. White clover is better in many ways than Kentucky bluegrass but both are invasive and non-native to North America. It seems a bit preachy but it isn't mentioned enough and our native species are suffering. There are many people who are misinformed because they see people with clover lawns talking about the benefits and they think there are no better options. Finances are definitely a concern but there are other options.
Such as? It’s really hard to find native species that provide good ground cover in a lot of places…
@hmfoden Here are two examples from different zones. Zone 4 in the Appalachian region - Barren Strawberry. Zone 10 (at least it looks like it does well in Zone 11a) - Coyote Brush. Those were two examples from two vastly different climates, and I promise you there are more. There are plenty of websites that break down the zones and give recommendations. Some states even distribute lists.
That's why I have a part of my yard devoted to just native wild species and we do let it go wild.
Yeah I need to find native plants that are local to my area.
@@hmfodenBuffalo grass is a good native shortgrass if you live in a prairie state
It’s beautiful 😻
Worked on a farm for a bit and we grew clover between rows, looked absolutely gorgeous
You were using it as a cover crop?