Stubborn weeds are the bane of a beautiful lawn. Yet, although it’s pretty stubborn, clover (aka Trifolium repens) is actually beneficial. It brings nitrogen into the soil and encourages grass growth ...

Call it a flower or call it a weed — clover is a plant everyone knows. Who hasn’t idled away an hour hunting for a four-leaf clover, hoping for good luck? A member of the legume family, clover is ...

If you’re like most American homeowners, you’re hoping to maintain a lush, even yard full of healthy grass. But you likely know that there are plenty of things that threaten that dream: namely, weeds.

Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it’s tempting to reach for a spray bottle, that shouldn’t be our first impulse. Believe it or not, weeds aren’t just freeloaders crashing our garden party.

The most common and widespread of all clovers in the Northwest, white clover is a perennial, occurring through the growing season in all zones. Other species, such as hop and subterranean clovers, are ...

As much as we enjoy collecting homegrown produce from our vegetable gardens, the upkeep of these sensitive spaces can make the entire process overwhelming. While there are a number of possible ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Jacki Dee/Flickr Clover’s dense structure helps suppress existing weeds in your yard. Who has time ...

It's time to let your weeds run (intentionally) wild. A clover lawn is an eco-friendly landscaping option that requires less maintenance than a traditional lawn. Clover benefits the environment ...

Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it’s tempting to reach for a spray bottle, that shouldn’t be our first impulse. Believe it or not, weeds aren’t just freeloaders crashing our garden party.