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 ...

Eighteen months ago, I covered a large portion of my backyard with the seeds of white clover (Trifolium repens), also known as Dutch clover. This is the classic clover that grows in lawns and is ...

Having a yard full of lush, green grass is a satisfying feeling for homeowners. For others, they envision their lawns being filled with clovers -- a symbol of St. Patrick’s Day -- all year. Growing ...

This sustainable, low-maintenance lawn alternative will have you ditching grass for good. Grass may seem like an obvious choice for a yard covering but it’s actually a modern-ish norm. The idea of a ...