I'm dealing with several bare patches in my yard and am contemplating planting clover instead of going through the hassle of replanting grass yet again. I live in Northern Colorado, and I'm curious about the pros and cons of this approach. What do you all think?
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A heads-up about clover: in early spring, it's like a bee magnet! It's one of the first plants to bloom, so just watch your step while walking around. I didn’t think about it at first, but it’s important to keep an eye out for those little guys. Just a downside I wanted to mention!
I've planted clover in my yard, and while it takes a bit longer to bounce back in spring, it does fill in nicely once it warms up. Microclover works great for me, and I added some white clover for the rabbits. I've heard it might not last as long as grass, but I haven't had to reseed it yet, so take that with a grain of salt!
I’m in Montana, and I've noticed that clover can get a bit muddy in the spring when it’s wet, but once things warm up, it looks great! My dogs can really mess it up in muddy areas, though. I actually prefer a mix of clover and grass to keep things looking nice and to tackle the mud situation better. It definitely feels softer underfoot!
I'm also planting microclover here in Maryland. It’s low maintenance since it doesn’t need mowing often, plus it's ecologically friendly! Just keep in mind, depending on your climate, it might need to be treated like a perennial, and it won’t look exactly like traditional grass.
Thanks for the info! That’s super helpful!
Same here! My dogs can be pretty rough on the yard, especially in sunny spots. I have a shaded area where nothing grows under my pine tree, and clover might just be the solution for that brown spot!