"Microclover requires an organic-rich soil and full sun," says Watkins. You can mix the microclover seed with sand to make it easier to sow and then sow as instructed on the seed package.

At Good Nature, depending on the microclover-to-grass-seed ratio, prices for a 5-pound bag range from $22.50 (20 percent microclover/80 percent grass) to $105 (95 percent microclover/5 percent grass).

Mixed-species lawns are more environmentally friendly, providing suitable habitat for soil organisms, insects, birds and the like. White clover is native to Europe and has been used as a forage sin… ...

Sellers of Microclover, Miniclover, and other versions of miniature clover point out that clover seeds used to be routinely mixed and sold with grass seed prior to World War II.

Microclover is similar but finer leafed, very low growing and doesn’t produce flowers which means no bees to walk on barefoot. It can take light foot traffic but doesn’t do well in shade.

I've been reading about microclover as a component of lawns. Have you heard of anyone using it in our area? Supposedly, the microclover has small unobtrusive leaves, and does not ...

Answer: Microclover refers to smaller varieties of white clover. All clovers are legumes and are thus able to transform atmospheric nitrogen gas into a form of nitrogen that can be used by plants.

Microclover! This will surely be the solution to my lawn problems. For 20 years, I’ve been trying — without success — to grow grass in the shady parts of our lawn.

I enjoyed reading your article on microclover. Do you know any places to purchase microclover seed directly? (not in a grass seed mix). - Bryan, Racine. Microclover is a patented plant owned by ...

Microclover, Trifolium repens var. Pipolina or Pirouette, was developed in the Netherlands and Denmark for use on golf courses. It is a selection of white clover that has smaller leaves, ...

The key to a healthy, low-maintenance lawn could be easier than you think. Lawn care can come with unique challenges. Sometimes, there are bare patches, or worse—bare patches where weeds have ...