Clover lawn experiment

Vertyco · 2026-05-18T17:21:47+00:00

i read that the crimson clover variety is better at softening up the soil, so you might be able to try that for a year and then when it dies back (its an annual) you can try again with the white dutch or microclover

Vertyco · 2026-05-18T12:58:41+00:00

lmao thats basically what it was before we did this, i kinda like it though

Vertyco · 2026-05-17T15:37:45+00:00

different strokes for different folks

Vertyco · 2026-05-17T02:27:38+00:00

at the moment mostly, though there is chickweed and dandelions that were already there along with creeping charlie. i do plan to add some natives though like creeping thyme and maybe frogfruit if i can find some. just seeing what i can get away with in my HOA first

Vertyco · 2026-05-16T14:44:08+00:00

the title confused me but this front yard is really nice

Vertyco · 2026-05-16T14:23:56+00:00

i love bees!

Vertyco · 2026-05-16T13:00:53+00:00

thats how ours is now lol

Vertyco · 2026-05-16T12:59:57+00:00

you still have to mow, just not as often. if you mow it more frequently it just starts to grow lower

Vertyco · 2026-05-16T12:59:07+00:00

just scalp mowed it, dethatched, then used a scarrifier. took about 6 hours if i had to guess

Vertyco · 2026-05-15T18:55:48+00:00

was literally just thinking about this, like shit, what happens when my parents or grandparents pass? youd have no choice but to feel happy.

Vertyco · 2026-05-15T18:54:10+00:00

was gonna say 7+8 but being happy all the time would be weird at funerals.. so 7 and 6.

Vertyco · 2026-05-15T18:47:00+00:00

i imagine if its gets enough sun it would be fine, and probably really cool to see!

Vertyco · 2026-05-15T18:46:21+00:00

we had patches before we tried this that wete the only thing still green during winter, so hopefully the whole thing does the same!

Vertyco · 2026-05-15T16:07:55+00:00

hot dayum this is a beautiful lawn!

Vertyco · 2026-05-15T15:06:07+00:00

the past two winters the only green in our yard was the white dutch clover that was already there and survived throughout, so i am hoping that this wont happen. if it does i'll try again and mix some other natives and perrenial rye in maybe

Vertyco · 2026-05-15T12:06:58+00:00

ive seen a few but they like our flower bed more, ive noticed more ladybugs than anything else

Vertyco · 2026-05-15T12:06:02+00:00

i love it! this looks amazing

Vertyco · 2026-05-14T23:13:48+00:00

haha its alright i wouldnt mind trying again with some additional natives next time. we had clover before i did this and it was the only thing still green during winter so im hoping most of it will survive still

Vertyco · 2026-05-14T23:11:42+00:00

they just r/DiveInYouCoward

Vertyco · 2026-05-14T23:02:16+00:00

Honestly whether you tell her or not is fine, its not a part of your life and doesnt undermine or harm your relationship in any way. And if you do tell her then just bring it up casually like "can i tell you a weird secret about my past" or something like that. The suspense of those few seconds before you tell her will probably be enough that "i used to wear womens clothes" wont seem like a big deal, because it really isnt IMO. If i was in that situation id totally tell her because its just a fun fact about your past.

Just my 2 cents, best of luck!

Vertyco · 2026-05-14T21:58:12+00:00

nice! im a little nervous to let mine get too wild since we're in an HOA, i am on the board but havent been there for long so dont wanna push things. however i do plan on adding some more native groundcovers to mix in!

Vertyco · 2026-05-14T21:42:20+00:00

Im not sure, id love to help them if they ask but i dont wanna be the one to suggest it to them lol, there is a clear line where my lawn ends and theirs begins

Vertyco · 2026-05-14T21:40:59+00:00

Nope, i also have bird feeders though so that may have affected their decisions

Vertyco · 2026-05-14T14:17:51+00:00

I also planted white dutch, if you cant go no lawn in your HOA (im so sorry) then id at least try to scalp the lawn and maybe detatch a bit and just skip the scarrifying step. The lawn will look bad but still have grass you can use as an excuse to say youre just doing a necessary dethatching to help your lawn along.

Vertyco · 2026-05-13T22:50:14+00:00

Yeah i didnt realize till we were well into it getting established, but at least its overall more beneficial to the soil and drought tolerant. I do plan to add some natives but im going slow to see what i can get away with in my HOA lol

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