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White Clover Lawn in Long Island: Mix with Grass, Expect Summer Dormancy

Long Island, thatch, bare spots, dog spots. 100% white clover? Dies back in hot summer, winter—won’t cover fully. Mix with grass: scarify/aerate, seed clover. It fixes nitrogen, fills gaps.

But pure clover lawn fails in your climate. Blend is better.

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