🍀 14 Important Things About CLOVER LAWNS

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@garden-club Жыл бұрын

Are you excited to explore the possibilities of a clover lawn in your yard? Share your thoughts, questions, or experiences!

@margkalinowski2033 10 ай бұрын

Can you please tell me what type of cloverseed is safe for dogs? Thank you.

@garden-club 10 ай бұрын

White Clover and Micro Clover are safe for dogs, as long as they do not ingest them in large quantities. If you mix it with grass seed, the chance of that happening is much smaller. If you really want to go safe, you can consider Red Clover, Crimson Clover or Strawberry Clover. But these are less common for lawns.@@margkalinowski2033

@triadmad Жыл бұрын

I'm fortunate in that I live in a rural area, without a home owners association telling me how to maintain my yard. Right now my front yard is a sea of white clover blossoms. Earlier in the spring, the yard was a sea of violets. I only mow about 0.5 acres/0.2 hectares, and very little of it is grass. "Weeds" and moss dominate the non-wooded part of my property.

@garden-club Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a garden to envy! And great for biodiversity!

@SuperKAgility Жыл бұрын

Our yard is mostly white clover. Simple to take care of, beautiful to look at. Never have understood why people call it a weed, it isn't.

@garden-club Жыл бұрын

That sounds wonderful! It's definitely not a weed! :)

@caesarsalad1170 Жыл бұрын

Naturally growing clover in the yard, its slowly taking over the grass and other weeds, eat ass grass.

@Unionman 8 ай бұрын

I am in my third year of going all clover, with a mix of mini, standard white clover and fescue. some of my neighbors are switching to clover also. my wife and I are loving the move to clover and seeing others also doing it!!!!!

@garden-club 7 ай бұрын

Great to hear that you and your neighbors are so happy with clover!

@JudiChristopher 6 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT VIDEO Thank you for sharing this..

@garden-club 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your nice words!

@Thanos-9-x1d 9 ай бұрын

Nice video. Any recommendations for clover varieties under shade?

@garden-club 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! For shaded areas, consider planting white clover (Trifolium repens) or alsike clover (Trifolium hybridum). Both are tolerant of partial shade and can thrive in areas with limited sunlight.

@ritiksfilms 9 ай бұрын

What types of clover do you reccomend for the toronto area?

@garden-club 9 ай бұрын

I would recommend micro clover (a variety of white clover, Trifolium repens) for its resilience, low maintenance and compatibility with cool season grasses - which you probably have in your lawn.

@David_Talks. 7 ай бұрын

I keep bees in my yard so I e converted about 1/4 of an acre into 100% white clover so far(working on 100%) it’s a constantly White Sea of flowers with thousands of my bees and hundreds of butterflies all over at all times of the spring summer and fall. 👏

@garden-club 7 ай бұрын

That sounds heavenly!

@davidgenie-ci5zl 4 ай бұрын

I have a clover/ grass mix, mow four times a year, looks nice.

@DISP-CEPTED 4 ай бұрын

I live in Northern Virginia and my front and side yard get baked during the summer. What clover or blend do you recommend? Thx

@garden-club 4 ай бұрын

I think the best option for your yard is microclover, or a microclover and drought-tolerant grass mix. This provides resilience, heat tolerance, and a uniform lawn appearance.

@sueforwith Жыл бұрын

Do you have a chart or video on how to chose which clover is best?

@garden-club Жыл бұрын

Not yet! I personally find this article very useful: lawnlove.com/blog/landscaping-types-of-clover/ It also gives the hardiness zones for each clover type they cover.

@davebean2886 10 ай бұрын

@@garden-clubThanks - I have the same question about different options for clover. I think I initially overseeded with white clover a few years ago and last year tried micro clover, but might have overseeded too late in late fall. I am interested not only for my yard in Texas discussed above, but also for pasture land in NW Colorado.

@jonhildebrand2995 9 ай бұрын

How do you control unwanted weeds in a clover lawn? All the broad weed killers also kill clover? I'm 6 months into a growing a test patch of mini clover and seeing unwanted weeds. Pulling them is unsustainable. Thx

@garden-club 9 ай бұрын

Totally understand. Weeding between all the clover is quite a job. You can try to overseed the clover. Or some pre-emergent herbicides are available that do not harm clover and prevent the germination of weed seeds. For example Corn Gluten Meal is a natural pre-emergent that is sometimes used in organic gardening. Its effectiveness can vary, and it needs to be applied at the right time in the spring before weed seeds germinate.

@aeri_taylors-version 8 ай бұрын

would you recommend clover lawn for tropical area? i’m talking south east asian countries

@garden-club 8 ай бұрын

Clover can certainly do well in South-East Asia! It may be suitable for shady, well-drained areas in a tropical garden, especially when mixed with other grasses or ground covers native to the region. White Clover (Trifolium repens) or Strawberry Clover (Trifolium fragiferum) are a good choice because of their heat and drought tolerance.

@dianethompson7449 7 ай бұрын

I keep a clover lawn in my backyard to control the deer and rabbit population from eating the plants in my garden. They would rather eat the clover than munch on my garden plants.

@garden-club 7 ай бұрын

Smart!

@tomallison7416 6 ай бұрын

I've wondered if this is an effective "bait & switch" or just turning your yard into a buffet

@angelinamoody989 9 ай бұрын

Do ticks like clover lawns?

@garden-club 9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, they can also be found in clover lawns. But ticks are not particularly attracted to clover itself. They are more attracted to the conditions that certain environments provide. Ticks prefer areas that are moist and provide protection, such as tall grass, brush and wooded areas. A well-maintained (clover) lawn, especially one that is mowed regularly to keep it short, does not provide an ideal environment for ticks. However, any lawn can harbor ticks if it borders wooded areas, contains tall grass, or has wildlife passing through. The key to reducing the presence of ticks is maintaining your lawn and minimizing conditions that promote their survival and reproduction.

@garden-club 8 ай бұрын

@l800x8 Always nice to see deer, but also a pity that they like the clover in your garden that much!

@davebean2886 10 ай бұрын

What do you think about micro clover? What breed of clover would be best to overseed a hot Texas lawn?

@garden-club 10 ай бұрын

Micro clover is a good option for Texas, as is white clover (Trifolium repens). You can also look into mixing it with Buffalograss or Bermudagrass for example. Or diversify even more and try scarlet pea, frogfruit, or ruellias for example. All of these plants create a hearty and appealing ground cover, flower annually, and are native to many Texas regions. Regardless of the region, it is always good to look for native wildflowers to enrich your lawn and keep it green year round.

@davebean2886 10 ай бұрын

@@garden-clubThanks for the reply. I've also seen reference to small leaf white clover and wonder if that implies there is a larger leaf white clover. I've also seen mention of wild clover with small leaves, but haven't seen where to buy seeds. It's also confusing that white clover is mentioned as well as Dutch clover and to add to the confusion - Dutch White Clover.

@garden-club 10 ай бұрын

@@davebean2886 There are indeed different varieties of white clover, including those with smaller and larger leaves. "Small leaf white clover" typically refers to varieties that have smaller leaves, which are often preferred for lawns due to their more compact growth. I guess that’s why they specifically named this one “small leaf”. "Dutch clover" and "Dutch White Clover" usually refer to the same type. It can be a bit confusing with the different names, but they all belong to the species “Trifolium repens”. For purchasing seeds, you might want to check (online) garden centers or local nurseries. For your yard in Texas and pasture in NW Colorado, considering the different climates, micro clover could work well in Texas for a denser lawn look, while white clover might be better suited for the pasture in Colorado due to its resilience and ability to support livestock grazing. Always check the specific requirements for each type of clover, such as soil conditions and water needs, to ensure successful growth in both locations. Timing is crucial when seeding clover; ideally, it should be done in spring or early fall to ensure proper establishment before extreme weather.

@kjstars 4 ай бұрын

I love clover and am excited about trying again. Failed the last few years.

@thatswhatisaid8908 8 ай бұрын

My accidental semi clover lawn turned into clover BUSHES, which meant i then had to mow IN WINTER, when noone else had to!

@garden-club 8 ай бұрын

It sounds like your clover has been unusually vigurous! Normally, clovers in a lawn do not grow into 'bushes', but they can become quite robust under certain conditions. For example, during a warm winter, or if the grass stressed harder than the clover (for example by mowing too short). Or maybe the conditions of your soil are a little too good for clover ;)