6 Reasons Why I Chose Clover as a Living Mulch  

6 Reasons Why I Chose Clover as a Living Mulch: (click to read more)

So essentially, what I’m doing is allowing the clover to grow on the edges of my raised beds initially.  If it travels its way into the beds, that’s OK with me.  Here’s why:

1. Less Weeding: It will prevent most weeds and grasses from forming on the walls of the raised bed
2. Retains Moisture: Just like normal mulches, the clover will retain moisture in the soil by absorbing all of the sun before it hits the soil
3. Withstands Traffic: It should be able to withstand the occasional traffic involved in reaching into the garden beds
4. Nitrogen Fixer: It will fix nitrogen into the soil, which in turn benefits the plants in the raised bed
5. Improves Soil Tilth: Clover’s root system improves friability of soil almost immediately
6. Attracts Pollinators: Clover attracts bees, who will hopefully stick around and pollinate my fruiting vegetables as well as my nearby fruit trees & bushes