Testing Clover as Grass Alternative

By Elmer Heinrichs

Clover will soon be planted on some Winnipeg city land as officials test its promise as an alternative to grass.

A new report headed to council’s public works committee notes the City is working on a pilot project with Gusta Sod Farms to test the use of clover in sod. This year, the city will also select some boulevards (at so far undetermined locations) to plant clover seeds.

The city is also conducting a pilot project on naturalizing part of Fermor Avenue with indigenous plants, which could help guide future projects.

A cost benefit report on that work is expected in November.