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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think a clover lawn can withstand foot traffic. [/quote]

What? No. Not at all. Actually, our monoculture lawns are far less resilient and more delicate..both to traffic and to overall hardiness.

People should really read up on the damage their monoculture lawns are doing.  It's not judgment. It's just reality.

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/brainwaves/outgrowing-the-traditional-grass-lawn/[/quote]

This is just wrong.  Clover is not able to stand up to foot traffic.  Many modern turfgrass cultivars can.

And the article you linked to is laughable in its logic.  One of its primary assumptions is that the removal of clover and other pollinator food sources from the environment is detrimental to our agricultural system.  After all, remove the pollinators from the equation and who is going to pollinate the crops right? The problem is, not all pollinators are productive in crop pollination.  Even the most adventurous pollinator forages maybe a mile from its colony.  Many much less, like a quarter mile and under.  You know just how much agriculture exists within a mile of my suburban home?  Zero.  Ergo, the pollinators that would range to my home are of zero value for agricultural purposes.  The author also mentions how much water we use on our lawn.  I have a highly manicured lawn.  It looks fantastic. You know how often I water it?  Never.  Literally never.  I chose the correct cultivars for the environment and use correct cultural practices.  The author (and you) have a clear bent against lawns.  Shut up until you know what you are talking about, and then we can have a productive discussion.  Thanks.   [/quote]

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