Groundcover for a Midwest lawn
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If you're in an HOA, check the bylaws before replacing with clover.
Having said that, depending on where you're at, clover can work incredibly well. A couple years ago, I changed the layout of my yard - moved flower beds and such. I put down clover in the areas where the beds used to be and it's taken over a significant portion of my lawn. It's great. I don't have to mow as often and my lawn looks nice.
I get a ton of bees in the yard now too; which are fun to watch. I sware my vegetable garden has much better yield since doing it too. I thank the bees, but a friend of mine insists it's just my imagination.
Regardless, I'm in the midwest and clover has grown well with very little maintenance. Of course, your milage may vary.
Great point about the HOA. You might be able to skirt them by planting native grasses/flowers/ground covers.
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Right, but as far as I know, that nitrogen isn't bio-available to other plants until the clover dies. The nitrogen is produced, just not usable.
Ah yes, understood. Well, it will be a nice ground cover until that time comes.
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Do you happen to know which type of grass and clover you have? A neighbor just cut back their natural lawn and it looks so good. I'm sure it will take a few cycles to get a decent yawn
Not sure what type of grass, it was there when we moved in. White clover
