{"id":7914,"date":"2025-10-02T06:37:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T06:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/newsandarticles\/?p=7914"},"modified":"2025-10-02T06:37:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T06:37:19","slug":"clover-vs-grass-what-groundcover-should-you-be-eyeing-up-for-your-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/newsandarticles\/clover-vs-grass-what-groundcover-should-you-be-eyeing-up-for-your-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Clover vs. Grass \u2013 What Groundcover Should You Be Eyeing Up for Your Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to recent statistics, as many as 27 million people in the UK partake in gardening. This is a huge portion of the 64 million that currently live in the country, and it\u2019s a number that has grown exponentially over the last five years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gardening, in particular, saw unprecedented growth, as people sought a hands-on, calming activity away from their computer or mobile screens. This has continued into 2025, with homeowners around the country dedicating more time and resources to their gardens than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From cultivating vibrant flower beds to growing their own fruit and vegetables, people are embracing outdoor spaces as a way to relax, reconnect with nature, and take pride in tangible green-fingered results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And why not? There are so many positives to gardening, and even if you\u2019re not one of those gardeners who began their journey during lockdown, there\u2019s nothing stopping you from starting now and creating your own little sanctuary to enjoy throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Well, we say <\/em>there\u2019s nothing stopping you. Actually, there\u2019s one very crucial thing that could stop your gardening endeavours from being a success: choosing the right groundcover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is something that many first-time gardeners struggle with, simply because there are so many options available, each with different maintenance needs and suitability for various <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 and soil types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 In the UK, especially, the question should be between clover vs grass. Why? Because both are widely available, thrive in British conditions, and offer very different benefits. Let\u2019s take a closer look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n