As it turns out, clover lawns offer several advantages over traditional grass, according to Allison Messner, founder of the online landscape design service Yardzen. For more on the benefits of clover lawns vs. grass, continue reading below. Catherine McQueen // Getty ImagesA clover lawn uses clover or a hybrid of clover and grass instead of traditional grasses alone. "Grass lawns are typically the most maintenance-intensive part of a yard's landscape, requiring regular mowing, fertilization, and heavy irrigation to look good," says Yardzen's expert. In many situations, clover is not as durable as traditional grass lawns.