Before the 1950s, clover was a STANDARD component of American lawns. Seed mixes included it on purpose.
Then broadleaf herbicides were invented. They killed clover along with "weeds." So the chemical companies rebranded clover as a weed — to sell more herbicide.
That's it. That's the whole story.
Clover is not a weed. It's the future of your lawn.
White Dutch clover (Trifolium repens):
Self-fertilizing — fixes nitrogen from the air into the soil. No fertilizer needed. EVER. And it feeds the grass around it for free.
Drought-resistant — stays green when grass goes brown.
Bee paradise — constant blooms from May to frost.
Chokes out weeds — dense growth shades out weed seeds.
No mowing needed (stays 4-6 inches) — or mow monthly.
Soft underfoot — kids love it.
Costs $5-10 to overseed 1,000 sq ft.
How to add clover to your existing lawn:
Overseed in spring or fall. Scatter seed (2 oz per 1,000 sq ft). Water lightly for 2 weeks. Done.
Stop using broadleaf herbicides (they kill clover).
Stop fertilizing (clover makes its own).
Mow at 3-4 inches.
The lawn industry told you clover was a weed so they could sell you chemicals.
Take your lawn back.
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