In heavy shade or high-traffic zones, a mixed lawn combining clover with durable grasses, is usually the better long-term solution," says Jim Fucetola, president of Earthwise Seed and Moss Acres.

Clover naturally improves nitrogen, so it helps soil over time rather than depleting it. It also stays greener longer in heat compared to many traditional turf grasses. That said, it performs best in ...

In heavy shade or high-traffic zones, a mixed lawn combining clover with durable grasses, is usually the better long-term solution,” says Jim Fucetola, president of Earthwise Seed and Moss Acres.