A weed is a plant that makes a gardener unhappy
Q: I take offense at your calling clover a weed! I would like my lawn to be 100% clover, but I am a keeper of bees.
A: My father was a beekeeper, too. He treasured the red clover honey that filled pint jars that lined our pantry. On the other hand, I was regularly stung by honey bees that I stepped on in the clover. I’ve always said a weed is just a plant that makes a gardener unhappy. If it makes you happy to have clover as your lawn, more power to you! My father would be pleased as well.