Crimson Clover: A Beautiful and Beneficial Choice Crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum) is a stunning cover crop known for its vibrant red flowers that add a splash of color to your garden in ...

As summer fully sets in it is a good time to assess how our gardens are growing. Consider what is growing well, and what is ...

When the Southern Cover Crops Council held its annual conference recently in Baton Rouge, I was fortunate to sit in on panel discussions with farmers and specialty crops (vegetables, fruits, ...

Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) Crimson clover is another excellent cover crop for late fall, celebrated for its vibrant red flowers and nitrogen-fixing capabilities.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – No one wants to think of harvest’s end as the vegetable garden reaches peak, but now’s the time to plant over-winter cover crops to improve your soil for next season.

While farmers plant millions acres of plants like rye and clover to boost soil health and crowd out weeds, a cover crop does the same thing in the smallest home garden. With cover crops, a ...

Ferrie: Farmer Asks How to Use Red Clover as a Cover to Reduce Nitrogen Rates and Costs Red clover can fix nitrogen, suppress weeds and improve crop yields. Based on test plot research in Illinois ...

FAQ Is clover okay to grow in garden beds? Absolutely! As we already mentioned, it's often grown as a cover crop in agriculture, improving soil health and supporting crop rotation for farmers ...

• I’ve read that planting a cover crop in fall can be good for a vegetable garden, but I don’t know much about it. Can you give me some information about cover crops for home gardens?

White clover may be a better option for hotter climates than the trendy microclover. Research does not support an exclusively clover lawn as a ground cover, but as a component of the existing lawn.

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