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 ...

Stop using pesticides on lawns. Mow less frequently and not below 3 inches. Consider introducing white clover or native plants. SHEBOYGAN COUNTY - The Sheboygan community is taking steps to ensure ...

As we stare down the calendar straight into lawn mowing season, we can't help but wonder if there's a more environmentally friendly and low-maintenance option. Turns out, we're not alone. Clover lawns ...

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 ...

Teresa Watkins Close-up of clover at Harry P Leu Gardens in Orlando, Florida We've traditionally been taught to keep pesky clovers off our lawns. Now, more and more people are making a case for ...

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A clover lawn is an eco-friendly landscaping option that requires less maintenance than a traditional lawn. Clover benefits the environment because it eliminates the need for synthetic fertilizers and ...

How the COVID pandemic helped boost Michigan’s honey bee population Do you want to help save the bees? There are things you can do to your lawn to make it better for pollinators. Turfgrasses don’t ...

Honeybees and other native bees need our help to thrive. One good place to start? Our lawns, but proceed carefully before going all out with a bee-friendly yard. Johnson County Extension Bee-friendly ...

During the 1950s, clover went from a vital component of a healthy lawn to a noxious and despised weed. The downfall of clover can be traced back to the commercial release of the herbicide 2,4-D in ...