Tip 3 Keep the Clover in your Lawn

       Helga loves clover. Not only does she find it tasty but Helga is also a scientist. She is aware that clover is capable of nitrogen fixation. In other words, clover can take nitrogen from the air and convert it into a form that plants can use. This means lawns containing clover require little or no added fertilizer.  Fertilizer requires energy to make and transport.  It also can run off into lakes and streams leading to excess algae.  (Excess algae looks like green slime and is gross to swim through.)  The excess algae leads to dead zones: areas with little or no oxygen.  This kills fish and other critters who swim through the area. Why? Bacteria breaks down algae when it dies and uses up the oxygen in the water.  So, KEEP THE CLOVER!!