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Just wondered if anyone has grown microclover as an alternative to ordinary lawn grass and what results they achieved. I' m nearly ready to to seed a patch of mud having killed off invasive weeds and fancy putting someting different down. Anyone?
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The only thing I can think of that is a micro clover is 'suckling clover' which is a pernicious weed of close cut lawns?
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandsty...vice-gardening
Not a bad idea, it certainly grows better than lawn grass. I'm going to try a creeping thymeLast edited by Two_Sheds; 19-04-2011, 07:50 AM.All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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Thanks for that two sheds, I like the idea of creeping thyme as well. My initial thought was to attract wildlife but have to admit that I hate mowing grass as it's too much like hoovering! I'm down to two small patches now, the rest is flower beds and veg patch-much more interesting.Gardening forever- housework wheneverComment
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I'm not sure what 'micro-clover' is, but our lawn is only green where the clover is! It's pretty and soft to sit on so I have no problem leaving it to spread over our pitiful grass which the neighbours assure me was only laid 3 or 4 years ago!
Go for it!
Does creeping thyme create enough of a mat to use as lawn? I'm using it in my flower beds xComment
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Clover areas are only green cos its a legume and fixates its own nitrogen from the atmosphere!Originally posted by Poddington Pea View Post
(.you probably knew that already!)
My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
Diversify & prosper
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I did not! My lawn is blimmin awful, so I appreciate any green there is! At some point we may sort it out, but it really is just there to walk on!Originally posted by Snadger View PostClover areas are only green cos its a legume and fixates its own nitrogen from the atmosphere! (.you probably knew that already!)Comment
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If you are going to grow a herb lawn, try camomile. It looks great when established
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Always fancied a camomile seat at the lottie!Originally posted by Aberdeenplotter View PostIf you are going to grow a herb lawn, try camomile. It looks great when established
Sat on one once and the smell was very calming!
My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
Diversify & prosper
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Once the drought sets in and the grassy bits of the lawn go brown the clover is the only green bit left. If allowed to grow the flowers also attract bees.Comment
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