White clover (Trifolium repens) is one of the most common
weeds that can be found on badly maintained lawns. It is a perennial weed that
is common throughout the USA. The reason why clover thrives in yards that are
under-nourished is because it produces its own nitrogen. Although some people
like to have clover growing in their yard since it brings nitrogen into the
soil and encourages grass growth when it decomposes, others want to control it
because they think it doesn’t look good or are concerned about their children
being stung by bees visiting the flowers.
Clovers don’t just grow on your yard for no reason. There are
many factors responsible for the plant’s growth, including lack of nitrogen in
your soil, too high or too low soil pH, you’ve cut the grass way too short, the
grass doesn’t receive adequate moisture, and the soil in your garden is
compacted due to absence of enough organic matter. There are advantages and
disadvantages associated with clover for your garden. The pros include the
plant hardly needs maintenance, adds nitrogen to the soil, is drought tolerant,
and does well in more shady spots, the cons include clovers give rise to small
blossoms which can attract bees, and also the fact that clovers doesn’t do much
good in terms of aesthetics as it can give your yard a weedy and unmaintained
look.
Commonly
growing clovers in your garden:
1. White or
Dutch clover
2. Lesser
yellow trefoil
3. Other sorts
of clovers include birdsfoot trefoil, black medick, hare’s foot, and slender
trefoil spread and grow by seeds.
Lawn maintenance is the key to a weed-free yard with lawn mowing Simpsonville being the most
important aspect of lawn care. However, you can’t get rid of clover by simple
mowing because it grows fast and tends to sprout continually on places it once
appeared. Here are some ways to eradicate this common lawn invader and keep it
from coming back:
Identifying
Clover In Your Yard- If you spot small, round, white or pink flowers in
your lawn with bees buzzing nearby, chances are you have clover with the most
common type being white clover.
Manual
removal- If you happen to notice clover early, you can remove it
from small areas by hand before giving it a chance to spread. Make sure to pull
it sooner than later and make sure you get the entire root since it spreads by
seed and creeping stems that root along the ground.
Use
Nitrogen On Clover- It is a known fact that a well-fertilized yard keeps
all weeds at bay, but because clover thrives in environments devoid of
nitrogen, you can control it by ensuring proper nitrogen levels.
Adjust Mowing
Height- Raise mower height to mow over all the clover instead of
lowering your mower height since by raising your mower height, you block
sunlight which helps prevent clover from growing.
Remove
Clover Using Chemical-Based Solutions- Although natural weed remedies
are always better, but they can take a lot of time to show results. Opt for a
chemical-based solution if you want faster results. You can use ammonia to burn
the clovers, or apply broadleaf herbicides to kill existing clovers and stop
others from growing.
However, there are ways you can eliminate clover without
chemicals, including by removing it manually, corn meal gluten is an excellent
solution to inhibit clover growth, fertilizing your yard, mowing high, and
using a mixture of vinegar and dish soap to treat small surfaces of the yard
covered with clove.
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