The advantages at a glance

Reasons for the clover as a lawn substitute

Sometimes it even has to be resilient Types of lawn difficult to assert oneself in a certain area with dense growth. For example, the following reasons could be responsible for this:

• low nitrogen soil
• too much shadow
• Waterlogging in the ground

The clover does not tolerate waterlogging well, but it can store its nitrogen from the atmosphere itself via the nodule bacteria attached to the roots. The clover can also be used as a Lawn replacement mostly with a lot less care keep short than most types of grass. Another, ecologically valuable fact: The spherical flowers of red and white clover are a valuable source of nectar for butterflies, Bumblebees and bees.

Sow and care for the clover correctly on the desired area

Before the sowing the intended area should be leveled as well as possible. However, avoid the temptation to simply spread the clover seeds by hand, as this will almost always lead to very erratic results. It is better to coat the seeds with a finely crumbly one

Sowing soil to mix and distribute them evenly on the prepared surface. The seeds should be covered with no more than 1 to 2 cm of soil and kept evenly moist during the germination phase. It is also important that you do not step on the area before the plants have developed sufficiently.

Tips for a healthy clover lawn

So that you get a lawn substitute that is as attractive as possible, there are seeds in specialist shops that are particularly small-leaved Clover varieties. In addition, clover and Lawn seeds can be mixed to obtain a resistant clover lawn. Since the clover is relatively hard-wearing, but also a bit sensitive when subjected to heavy use, paths made of stepping stones or paving stones should help to protect the clover area.