Kill Clover in Lawn

If you are wondering how to kill clover in your lawn and landscape, then this is what you are looking for. We should probably begin with a little background on clover and then move on into methods for removing clover from your lawn. White clover is a perennial weed which means that they will live for at least three years and perhaps even indefinitely if left unchecked. It is also a broadleaf weed which means that it doesn’t look or act like grass. Clover has shamrock shaped leaves and generally a white or pink flower. One of the more hazardous aspects of clover is that the flowers attract bees which can be dangerous if your walking barefoot in the lawn. You have probably discovered the difficulty in ridding your lawn of clover. It is quite common in southern lawns and can have a pretty extensive root system below and above the surface, but also spreads by seed. It loves moist and phosphorous laden soils. It was distributed with Kentucky bluegrass in the 1940s and 50s which made it one of the most common weeds in America.

Your greatest line of defense is good lawn care. You need to be fertilizing, watering correctly, and mowing at the right height. A solid maintenance program will go a long way in weed prevention. When you already have these weeds present in your lawn, it is necessary to use weed controls in the spring or fall when clover is actively growing. You can also dig up clover by hand to kill it if you can stand the work. A postemergence herbicide like a weed and feed fertilizer for clover control should work well. You can spot treat any clover plants that reappear.