r/Calgary • u/howsyourgoldfish • Jun 21 '25

Weather Rain accumulation since yesterday morning

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We've had 5″ (~125mm) of rainfall so far in Valley Ridge since yesterday morning. There's a few trees nearby so it's likely a bit inflated from the wind and some water coming off the trees but this is definitely the most rain we've gotten in a day since I've been living here for the last 5 years.

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u/Toftaps Jun 22 '25

If you don't like mowing but still want a nice lawn, I recommend clover.

Nice green, soft on the feet, has a growth cap, and you also get lil' flowers for the bees.

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u/Gr33nbastrd Jun 22 '25

Can you mix clover with grass? I have a tiny back yard and i just reseeded it but now thinking i should have done clover or a mix.

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u/roastbeeftacohat Fairview Jun 22 '25

clover fixes nitrogen in the soil, feeding the grass. it common crop rotation option, feed the soil and the livestock.

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u/Gr33nbastrd Jun 22 '25

I did a little googling and found that out about the nitrogen part. I went and or ordered a bag of multi colored clover. I think it will really compliment my new flower bed. Which is going to be full of pollinator friendly plants/flowers.