America’s biodiverse meadows of days gone by slowly gave way to French- and English-style turfgrass lawns. By the late 1800s, the neatly trimmed grass lawn had become a symbol of wealth. The invention ...

Eighteen months ago, I covered a large portion of my backyard with the seeds of white clover (Trifolium repens), also known as Dutch clover. This is the classic clover that grows in lawns and is ...

Having a yard full of lush, green grass is a satisfying feeling for homeowners. For others, they envision their lawns being filled with clovers -- a symbol of St. Patrick’s Day -- all year. Growing ...

Vetch and clover are also great choices for cover crops, with the added bonus that they are great nitrogen fixers. I generally sow a mix of clover and peas, as these work best for my particular ...