White clover is a perennial broadleaf used often as ground cover, about 2.5 inches high, blooming from May to October. It is characterized by its three-part leaves and white blossoms resembling pom-poms. Keep in mind that whatever your purpose, if you use clover, you’re going to have more bees in your yard.
When the clover rose above the Dianthus last year, I lightly misted its leaves with glyphosate hoping to kill it without harming the Dianthus, but I damaged much of the lush two-year old Dianthus, which is recovering very slowly.
What are recommended amounts of seed per acre for red clover and timothy mixed? Can these be planted successfully now, late April and early May? Should the timothy be planted first and deeper, followed by the red clover? We have a field of about 15 acres that needs overhaul. It has mixed loam and clay soil with rock near surface in places.
Healthy clover will be more competitive against weeds. Here is a link to the University of MN soil testing lab: https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/ **Seed Quality:** Use high-quality clover seed to establish a dense, healthy clover lawn that can better resist weeds. Integrated Management Combine the above methods for a comprehensive approach.
Clover is primarily used as a legume component in grazing systems and cover crops as it provides forage diversity and fixes nitrogen as well. It seems to have a niche but the only standalone plantings I have seen are in clover seed production fields.
Renee, your white clover is OK in the lawn. Some people like having clover in their lawn and others feel that it disrupts the uniformity of a grass lawn. When white clover thrives in a lawn it suggests that the grass is not getting enough nitrogen fertilizer (clovers as legumes are able to use atmospheric nitrogen). The other photo shows a weed that is not a clover. It is a weed that grows in ...
Sorry about the red clover response, in re reading it is "Real" clover that is noted in your original question. The look alikes for white clover are: Trifolium repens which is white clover - the stolons are rooted at the nodes and the flowers are on naked stems.
Clover is also relatively drought tolerant compared to some turfgrasses. The nitrogen fixing and drought tolerant characteristics of clover make it an attractive species to include in lawn seed mixtures for those interested in a "natural organic" or lower maintenance lawn.
A quick beginner's guide on growing a clover lawn. Includes instructions on how to grow clover and some key pros and cons to consider before planting. If this sounds like a dream come true, you should consider growing a clover lawn. However, you'll want to understand the basics of the plant before you walk out the door and start buying seeds.
