Clover lawn

It requires less maintenance than a traditional lawn, uses less water,[1][2] is more heat tolerant,[3] and fixes its own nitrogen using symbiotic bacteria in its root nodules, removing the need to fertilize.

[4] There are 240 species of true clover, most of which are native to Eurasia, but some of which are naturally found in parts of Africa and the Americas.

[9] Clover lawns have grown in popularity, along with other grass alternatives, becoming trends shared across social media platforms like TikTok.

As a trend, clover lawns gained widespread attention in 2023, being Google's most searched for home improvement.

[13] Clover also functions as groundcover and can reduce a homeowner's reliance on fertilizer, leading to its desirability among consumers.

[17] Research conducted in Iran and former usage shows that either alone or mixed with grass it is more resistant to heat and requires less water to be maintained.