Greening Up My Act

[Replay] Can I Replace My Lawn with Clover?

Kat Cox & Tiffany Verbeck

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In case you missed it the first time, take a listen to one of Tiff and Kat's favorite episodes during the break. They're back with season 10, all about getting your hands dirty outside, on June 4.

Clover lawns are all the rage — but should they be? Hosts Tiff and Kat answer:

  • What eco-friendly claims do folks make about clover yards? Are they true?
  • Why is Reddit so uncomfy?
  • What are the disadvantages of clover lawns?

Explore how to spot greenwashing in the world of clover lawns with your two favorite marketing writers in this upbeat sustainability podcast.

Sources

  • Martha Stewart: https://www.marthastewart.com/8322420/clover-lawns 
  • Gardenia Creative Gardens: https://www.gardenia.net/guide/native-plant-alternatives-to-trifolium-repens 
  • Podcast: Backyard Ecology episode on clover: https://www.backyardecology.net/clovers-native-clover-conservation-clover-yards-and-more/ 
  • Reddit - No Lawns subreddit specifically covering Clover: https://www.reddit.com/r/NoLawns/wiki/meta/clover/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1#wiki_clover_controversy 
  • The Spruce: https://www.thespruce.com/all-about-clover-lawns-6362145
  • Bob Vila: https://www.bobvila.com/articles/clover-lawn/ 
  • Wild Ones garden designs: https://nativegardendesigns.wildones.org/designs/  

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