Ruggiero Landscaping LLC

They told you clover was a w**d. They lied. Here’s who benefited.

Before the 1950s, white clover was included in every bag of lawn seed sold in America.

Seed catalogs advertised it as a sign of a quality lawn. It was considered essential.

Then came 2,4-D — a broadleaf herbicide introduced in the early 1950s.

Problem: clover is a broadleaf plant.

If clover is “good,” you can’t sell broadleaf herbicide to homeowners.

Solution:
one marketing campaign rebranded it as a w**d. Within a single generation, it worked.

By 1970, clover was the enemy of the “perfect lawn.”

Here’s what they didn’t want you to know:

→ Clover fixes nitrogen from the air — free fertilizer
→ Its deep roots keep it green through drought
→ It feeds bees as a first and last nectar source each season
→ It out-competes actual w**ds naturally

Lawn care companies have made billions selling chemicals to eliminate something that was doing the job for free.

At Ruggiero Landscaping, we’ve been incorporating clover into sustainable lawn programs for years.

We’re now developing and revamping our own locally blended clover and low-grow seed mix — sourced right here in the Lehigh Valley.

More on that soon.

Plant clover. Stop buying the lie.

Had to take a quick photo of this beautiful boulder covered in moss before leaving this job site yesterday. We are renovating/updating some outdated and overgrown beds for a customer in Bethlehem. This property had beautiful natural stone walls and native plants that needed to be uncovered and renovated but we love bringing old landscapes back to life just as much as we love creating new ones!

🏠 Skip the back-breaking shoveling this winter! Our residential snow removal service keeps your driveway and walkways clear and safe, so you can focus on what matters most.

We’re your local residential snow removal experts, serving our community with reliable, professional service since 2014.

What sets us apart:

🔹 Professional results every storm.
🔹 Quick response to every storm.
🔹 Peace of Mind.
🔹 Fully insured for your protection.

Don’t spend your winter mornings battling snow and ice OR worrying about your loved ones.

Let our experienced team handle it while you enjoy your coffee inside! We offer both seasonal contracts and per-storm services to fit your needs.

Send us a message us today with your name, address and email. We will get back to you promptly with a formal quote. All you need to do is approve and you’ll be set.

- your back will thank you!

AND so will our team!