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Planting mint (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by [M] to c/memes@lemmy.world
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[–] 47 points 2 years ago* (14 children)

Weed as a classification is bullshit anyway. Iirc, it's whatever broad-leaf plants got killed by roundup, Monsanto declared 'weeds'.

Clover used to be a common part of American lawns

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  • [–] 38 points 2 years ago* (7 children)

    A weed is something you don't want to grow right there. It just means undesired plant life and changes on a whim.

    Monsanto tried to categorize clover as weeds in their advertising because the plant killer that was used to kill broadleaf plants that interfere with grass lawns also kills clover. They demonized clover because it was collateral damage!

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    That's why I'm doing my part to help it take over :)

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Clover is pretty hardy and in my experience doesn't even fight the grass aince they thrive on different nutrients or something like that.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    The bur seed clover in my lawn, shits a nightmare to deal with. Dogs get the seeds in every inch of fur, spread it around the lawn and hack them up when grooming themselves.

    It's mostly under control after a few years of tackling it.

    I'd love another variant to replace the horrible one I've got.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Ok, that sounds like it sucks.

    But that isn't the clover we are talking about when we say clover is awesome. White clover is generally what people are referring to when they are talking about lawns and landscaping.

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