‘MINICLOVER’ IS A TOP TRENDING GRASS
ALTERNATIVE FOR YARDS ACROSS AMERICA
Joan Casanova
If you’re looking to renovate your yard, there’s a sustainable,
In some regions, there’s continuous, strict regulations on watering lawns or
bans on the use of drinking water for irrigating grass. As concerns about climate
change and water scarcity intensify, some homeowners are looking for
landscaping solutions that minimize water usage and reduce environmental
impact. A standout in this regard, Miniclover requires signifi cantly less water
than traditional grass to thrive. It’s drought-tolerant and has longer, deeper
roots than grass, reaching into the soil for needed moisture, requiring minimal
watering, staying greener longer and showing more resiliency during periods
of drought or water restrictions.
It takes nitrogen from the air, “fi xing” it in the soil and eliminating the
need for fertilizer or nitrogen plant food because it does the work for you,
keeping grass green and growing while adding natural nitrogen to surrounding
Some homeowners are already tearing up grass and completely replacing
it with Miniclover; others are overseeding existing grass, reaping the many
benefi ts of clover while maintaining a lawn-like look without committing to a
complete lawn replacement. Both options are more sustainable and environmentally
friendly than grass lawns.
With hectic lifestyles the norm, many homeowners want landscaping
solutions that require minimal upkeep. While grass lawns require constant
mowing, watering and fertilizing, perhaps it’s time to grow something other
than traditional turf. Miniclover’s slow growth habits mean less time behind
the mower while its dense growth pattern, evenly dispersed via stolons (stems
that grow horizontally along the ground), crowds out weeds and controls erosion.
No need for herbicides; they’ll kill it. Grubs won’t eat it and bugs won’t
lay eggs in it. It stands up to compacted soil, plus it’s immune to “dog patches.”
It fi lls in bare spots fast and tolerates wet conditions. Mow as little as
you like - the more it’s cut, the smaller the leaf size - or simply let it grow
close to the ground, like grass. It blooms only once in summer with small,
delicate fl owers, which provide bees with nectar or, if preferred, mowing prevents
blooming. It withstands foot traffi c, making it ideal for pathways and
play areas and its tolerance for shade makes it suitable for areas with limited
sunlight.
For homeowners looking to reclaim weekends and minimize time and
effort spent on lawn care, Miniclover seems like a dream. It lives up to its
hype, offering the winning combination of environmental sustainability, very
low maintenance, drought tolerance, aesthetic appeal and cost effi ciency that
benefi ts not only homeowners’ properties, but planet Earth as well.
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drought-tolerant alternative to high-maintenance, water-guzzling
grass that also reduces your environmental footprint.
“Clover lawns” went viral on social media last fall and became the most
searched home improvement trend on Google in 2023. If you search #cloverlawns
on Tik Tok, viewed more than 150 million times, you’ll be bombarded
with photos and videos of fl uffy, lush, green, gorgeous lawns grown with
Miniclover seeds.
“’Miniclover’ (Trifolium repens) is about 1/3-1/2 the size of white Dutch
clover, only grows 4-6 inches and produces a thick, carpet-like look that
blends well with turf,” said Troy Hake, president and owner of Outsidepride.
com, offering drought-tolerant grasses, clovers, wildfl ower seeds and more.
“It’s less expensive than grass seed and a natural solution for self-sustaining,
low-maintenance lawns that look beautiful and help eliminate the need for
fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and weekly mowing. We sold out of it for
the past two years, even with a two-fold increase in production. You can’t go
wrong with it.”
Wondering why grass gets a bad rap? The truth is climate change is looming
and has further altered the natural pattern of droughts, making them more
frequent, longer and more severe. Grass lawns, however, are not sustainable;
they’re the most maintenance-intense part of yards, requiring regular fertilization,
mowing and heavy irrigation to look good. Nationwide, landscape
irrigation is estimated at almost 1/3 of all residential water use, totaling nearly
9 billion gallons per day. Plus, gas-powered lawn and gardening equipment
release more than 30 million tons of carbon emissions, according to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s National Emissions Inventory.
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