If your lawn is patchy in a few places, you might think you need to reseed those areas. There's a better way to repair your lawn. You can add microclover to your lawn mixture. If you haven't thought about growing microclover with your lawn, it's time to do that. You might not know it, but there are a lot of benefits to mixing microclover with your lawn. For one thing, microclover makes your lawn softer, which is nice on bare feet. But, there are other benefits too. Read the list below. Here are four reasons to add microclover seed to your lawn this year. 

Squeeze Out the Weeds

If you're tired of battling weed problems every year, microclover can help. One of the great things about microclover is that it can squeeze out the weeds. Microclover provides a thick ground cover that stops weeds from taking over. This process allows you to keep weeds out of the lawn without using harsh chemicals. That way, you protect your lawn and the environment. 

Increase Nitrogen Levels

If you have bad soil, your lawn is going to suffer. You could add nitrogen supplements, but those don't provide long-lasting results. That's where microclover comes into the picture. Microclover provides a natural source of nitrogen for your lawn. That means you don't need to rely on nitrogen supplements. As an added benefit, you can use microclover as a green manure for your lawn. There are a couple of ways to do that. One way is to leave the microclover on the lawn after mowing. Another way is to add the microclover clippings to your compost heap. The clippings provide green manure for your lawn and gardens. 

Reduce Watering Needs

If you're still living with drought restrictions, it's time to scatter microclover seeds on your lawn. One of the benefits of microclover is that it doesn't need a lot of water. Because the microclover nourishes the soil, your lawn won't need as much water either. That means you can conserve water and have a green lawn to enjoy. 

Improve Natural Aeration

If you don't have time to aerate your lawn, now's the time to mix microclover with your lawn. Your lawn needs oxygen to stay healthy. Unfortunately, weeds and poor soil quality can decrease oxygen levels. That's where microclover becomes beneficial. Microclover helps add oxygen to the soil. That process reduces the need for mechanical aeration.

For more information, contact a lawn service near you.