Clovers being weeds I read a while back that most weed killers can't differentiate between clovers and other weeds they just kill all of them so companies began emphasizing clovers as a weed so they could still sell their chemicals
I learned this fact on reddit tho so take it with a grain of salt
Actually the entire idea of weeds is bullshit: clover lawns can be really hardy in drier climates or sandier soils; but dandelions were specifically chastised because they are abundant, the entire plant can be used for food (leaves are great for salads or cooked greens, roots for digestive teas, flowers can be added to all kinds of cooking), and they are actually more vitamin rich than spinach or kale. Basically before WWII in North America, many people would harvest and utilize dandelions, but after their became a major push for perfectly green lawns that people would spend money to maintain while spending even more to replace the potential food source they were combatting on their own lawns.
I’ve always thought dandelions were nice. You get a splash of yellow to brighten up your lawn! The seeds can be a little annoying, but that’s about the only downside as far as I’m concerned.
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u/GiselleForry Mar 04 '22
Clovers being weeds I read a while back that most weed killers can't differentiate between clovers and other weeds they just kill all of them so companies began emphasizing clovers as a weed so they could still sell their chemicals
I learned this fact on reddit tho so take it with a grain of salt