I know most people try to get rid of clover but we want clover in our lawn

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Miz_Cat Scarboorough, ON Aug 06, 2001

which is the best kind to have. Are there seed packages for it?

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JanetR Ottawa, ON(Zone 4a) Aug 06, 2001

You'd probably want white clover, as it's low-growing and mows well.

Try arranging a seed trade on the seed trading forum. If I notice any ripe seeds when I'm out on walks, I'll pick them up for you, but I don't know at this point if I'll find any.

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Dicentra Philadelphia, PA(Zone 6b) Aug 06, 2001

I agree with you M_C...I really love clover in the lawn. Since I'm not a lawn slave, I encourage the clover to grow in our back. We have the typical white clover and I planted some red clover this year, too. I don't know much about the different varieties of clover available but a friend of mine planted his entire lawn in white clover and he doesn't mow any longer..lol.
Trish
ps..I hope you like bees :)

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Kathleen Panama, NY(Zone 5a) Aug 06, 2001

MZ Cat, we've been known to plant whole feilds, but then we're farmers! we have white clover in the yard, and yarrow and violets and dandelions and golden rod and a host of weeds that if we sprayed, we would lose all the green. Monoculture at it's worst - the great American lawn. Here's to variety. I'll see if I can find you some seed. email me.
Kathleen

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louisa Troy, VA(Zone 7a) Aug 07, 2001

I will grow clover!!!! It stays green all year round and softer to lay down on :-)

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Miz_Cat Scarboorough, ON Aug 07, 2001

Thanks all for the info I really appreciate it. I have a small patch in the back maybe I could take some plugs from the back and put them in the front lawn.

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Nina81767 Acworth, GA(Zone 7a) Aug 07, 2001

I love clover and have plans to have it as my "lawn" next year in between my flower beds, trees, roses and walkways..
I like the low maintenance of it, and how it feels when you walk and sit on it. :)

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louisa Troy, VA(Zone 7a) Aug 08, 2001

I wonder if clover seed is less expensive to buy than grass seed - any thoughts on this?

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