How to KILL CLOVER in your LAWN

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[@rehmsmeyer]

Man, owning a house with a big yard kinda actually sucks.

[@RDAmidwest]

I've had excellent results on broadleaf weeds in my cool season lawn using that exact Bayer product. Rainproof real quick. I add a surfactant and blue dye so I can wander around and just hit the weeds...once. Treat every 2-3 weeks until eradicated.

[@theferrones]

Thank you for not making it a thirty minute video. I’ve got a ton of lawn so I’ll probably do a sampling and repeat elsewhere if successful thanks

[@alexBb1999]

My wife and I just bought our first home and the lawn needs a lot of work. Infested with weeds, grass needs to be seeded in several spots, etc. your channel will be a huge help when working on the new lawn. Thank you!

[@Buddycoop1]

Each to their own and I love your channel but I remember reading an article from the university extension about how great clover is for your lawn and the environment. When we got our big dogs our lawns went to hell but when clover came in we noticed the dogs didn't wear it out. It also stayed dark green and was easy to mow. We played with the kids on it and it never unrooted. So in our front yard we are letting the clover spread so we can cut it short and it'll look like we have a nice green lawn!!

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

No problem here. If you’re happy, that’s all that matters 👍

[@jester9159]

Hi. I've read the same sort of information. I've recently put down centipede sod in my lawns and can't find ANY info on how much clover seed to add. But the information on clovers nitrogen fixing benefits and how it was in ALL yards before the fertilizer and chemical companies conditioned generations of people to convince us they are a nuisance plant so they could push their products...all very intriguing stuff once you look into it.

[@Buddycoop1]

@@jester9159 Hi, I bought a $50 bag of white clover seed. I loosened the dirt and spread it like I would salt on French fries. Nothing happened when watering until we had three days of rain then boom. So next time we had a few days of rain coming I went out the night before and spread more. Sure enough after the rains stopped it started taking. The area by the street is almost full grown now and I haven't even watered it yet. Let the rain do the work.

[@MAGAMAN]

You like clover? Feel free to grow all you want in your yard. I'm killing off every bit I can find in my yard.

[@BLEACH366]

Its a evasive plant brought here from Europe you are the problem because of people like you it was brought here and no it does not feel good under your bare feet its like walking on paper

[@LIGHT7CODE7]

Love that you still give the big box store recommendations & not just the products that get plugged like other youtube yard channels. Thanks Justin!

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

I like to mostly give online options because they are available to everyone, but a lot of people still like to shop at the box stores so I try to give those options as well for people

[@Diesel735]

6:16 " We put a hurtin on it " Had to subscribe after hearing that.... Looking forward to getting rid of weeds and clover.

[@pipesmokingdeputy423]

I use Hi Yield Triclopyr Ester. It works great on clover, dandelion and Bermuda while leaving my cool weather grass alone.

[@aaronroberts3921]

Same, and it was on the back of his truck but never mentioned it!

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

@@aaronroberts3921 yeah I had it on the truck and was going to mention it for clover but for the majority of people a 3way herbicide like I showed will be better suited for a broader range of weeds. Don’t want to confuse people!

[@OckhamsRZR]

@@TheLawnWhisperer Why didn't you mention the triclopyr but you did mention the Tenacity? Tenacity isn't going to do much to CLOVER.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

@@OckhamsRZR because tenacity is super popular so I wanted people to know there are more cost effective way at getting rid of a majority of broadleaf weeds. I didn’t realize people would get so offended I didn’t mention the triclopyr 😂

[@OckhamsRZR]

​@@TheLawnWhisperer I don't think anyone is getting offended. You showed a $61 bottle of Tenacity you sell. You didn't show the $20 bottle of Triclopyr. If you actually wanted to show a cost effective way of getting rid of CLOVER, it seems like you should have covered that as well. Triclopyr will also knock out the clover in one shot. Tenacity would require several applications and has the potential to ding/slow down some Cool Season grasses like Fine Fescue (common in Northern Mixes) and put a hurtin' on warm season grasses like Bermuda. This might be some good info include in your next video where you make a follow up app to kill all the remaining clover you didn't smoke. Keep up the content! Can't wait until the next vid. A lot of people are watching ;)

[@theA731N]

Never thought I’d be this interested. But this is really cool I have weeds and clovers in my yard. Learning as best as I can. 🤓

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

You are in the right place! Thanks for watching!

[@keenaheaton8853]

Still my favorite lawn channel! You’re killing it! Editing, music, camera - on point

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Thank you very much I truly appreciate that!

[@stonesauer5781]

Excellent PPE choices...👍 No glasses, short sleeves & shorts. Wearin' that product like a fine cologne !

[@OckhamsRZR]

Shorts and rubber boots! If you're going to be a leading example on KZbin, getting PPE right seems high priority.

[@wirenut9062]

Stop whining..move on..worrying about policing everyone else's shit

[@tylerhowell3780]

Oh I needed this video. Such perfect timing

[@criscristofferson7381]

About to try my hand at killing clover for the first time. Got some surfactant to add to the 2-4-D.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Good luck you got this!

[@criscristofferson7381]

@@TheLawnWhisperer Thanks, dude! I enjoy your content! Did you end up doing the giveaway from awhile back? I think there was a sprayer or spreader a part of it. Just curious, I can’t remember seeing anything about it.

[@jaredgmetz]

I find that Speedzone or products like that work better on clover than Tenacity. Always use Tenacity as a pre-emergent for even spot spraying, but you'll need multiple applications of Tenacity to be effective on clover in my experience. Tenacity decimates summer annuals like crabgrass so it's great for killing the summer devil.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Yup!

[@joedutton3413]

Never had much luck with tenacity. 2 4 D kills it out and speed zone are the best ive found .

[@amandadavis9726]

I’ve had great results with SpeedZone Southern as my go to weed killer. It doesn’t kill crabgrass though. Everything else, it does a great job on. It torches goathead weeds. I tried Tenacity this winter on crabgrass, and it hardly made any difference.

[@jaredgmetz]

@Amanda Davis thanks for the comment. As far as Tenacity goes, per the label, it should only be sprayed between 55 and 85 degrees, with 65 and above being the most effective. Tenacity won't work if the plant isn't growing, so for summer weeds like Crabgrass, the weed first starts germinating at 55 degrees. I'd try again in the spring, and I always do a 2nd application to make sure I got everything around late spring/early summer. Best of luck.

[@RenGuitar1750]

Tried tenacity 2-3 application in 21, one in 22 on clover creeping Chartier and dandelions, then gave up. It doesn't work

[@MrMrferg84]

I went to a sod farm last week and the owner mentioned that the only way to kill broadleaf plants (clover) is after they’ve surfaced. He said there is no way to kill clover while it’s dormant so I’ll be using Tenacity once the ground temp breaks 50

[@jamzach4]

Great video Justin ! Your parents lawn looks crazy green and think. Seems to loving the Sanctuary.

[@LawnNOrder]

I’ll have to check out that triad. I have had good success with the T-Zone SE for clover out her in Cali. Be safe 😎🌴

[@FAFO2473]

Man, I learn so much from watching your videos. Very entertaining too... Keep up the great work!

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Thank you!

[@FAFO2473]

@@TheLawnWhisperer - No, thank you. My lawn looks outstanding because I learned what to do by watching you. Soil test to understand what your lawn wants and give it... Love “Getting ready for guests” vids. 🤘🏻

[@davidjudd221]

I don't mind clover. Especially since the worldwide honey bee population is stressed, and declining rapidly. Clover is also an excellent green manure crop. It can be grown in a set aside portion of your garden plot, then plowed in during the fall. The following spring, the area of garden with the plowed under clover, will give amazing results as a vegetable garden.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Thanks for the info

[@simplelifewithlyn]

another awesome video

[@jacobmorissette2367]

Holy spray drift Batman.

[@TanyaScorpio]

I had no idea about nitrogen and covers. I have it in a few spots... thank you I use tenacity this is my 2nd year after last year overhaul... my lawn is beautiful and this chick me did it by myself. I am going to do a 2nd tenacity as I seeshine crabgrass acting like it's coming up. I'm still working on a few spots to get grass but overall I'm very happy.

[@CHACHA-nb7xi]

You go girl!! Same here!

[@angelf9800]

When is a good time To use tenacity.

[@zacharyrygwelski3068]

hey man, love the vids. Any suggestions on the following: We just bought a house and there is clover, mock strawberry weeds, and other broadleafs. Anything we can do in the summer and fall since we missed spring?

[@ryanennis3199]

Same story here

[@LGski964]

Clover is drought resistant, adds nitrogen to the soil, is a food source for honey bees and butterflies and will grow in yellow dog pee areas. Just a thought as drought/water is already becoming a problem in so many areas.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Not a problem here! No worries 👍

[@BLEACH366]

It doesn’t add nitrogen it grows because lack of it and its a invasive plant brought here from Europe and should have never been brought here

[@jonathanstruensee4050]

I have moved them to my garden beds as ground cover, and to my 50gallon living soil for my cannabis plants just for the nitrogen that it gives. But in my lawn I do t like it

[@TJInTheVille]

No, its not. Stop buying into the bullshit.

[@mandamank6846]

It’s a great herb has lots of health benefits! Guys an idiot! Probably sprays all the herbs with poison

[@jamesarnold6059]

My last dog died at 2 from a cancer linked to herbicide, which my mom sprayed constantly. I loved that dog. Told her not to use that junk

[@lxtbnkz1420]

This is perfect timing I’m 22 never touched lawn in my life , dad got sent away so I gotta take care of half an acre of some parts just dandelions , What would you recommend I start first things first ?

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Not too late to put down a pre emergent to prevent some crabgrass and other harder to control weeds. A pre emergent, hit it with some fert, and spray a post emergent like this triad or similar to control broadleaf weeds

[@michaeldunagan8268]

Nice Video! My 2¢: Diacamba is require md to effectively ekiminate wild violet. May take more than one season. Spray when it is flowering or equivolent ambient temperature

[@irinasharomova2267]

Thank you for the video. Excellent content!👍🏻I have a question. When can I reseed the lawn after that application of those liquids? And Can it kill the lawn as well?

[@mzunnurain]

To avoid chemicals, loosen the roots using a hard rake, benefit of dethatching at the same time. The clover runners will pop up out of the lawn and can be pulled.

[@markdickerson7588]

Thank you so much I’ve been trying so hard to figure out what this weed was in my yard. Nimblewill

[@bottomfeeder12]

What kind of dog is that. We had one that looked just like it… but we adopted it and to this day dont know what breed it was. We lost him do to age related causes. He had such a good disposition

[@datplaybeezy]

That steel drum beat is 🔥 also appreciate the clover control advice.

[@OkcBilly]

Wow I need that backpack sprayer I’m impressed

[@scottsummers6541]

I noticed that little Connor Ward spillage you had with the surfactant....

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

😂

[@1ronhall]

Nice work ...... backpack sprayers with the correct herbicides is a great method to treat weeds. Thanks!!

[@holder1336ify]

Can I use triad or anything with 2 - 4D in it after a spring over seed? The seed hasn’t germinated yet but I have clover and dandelions starting to pop up. You’re my favorite channel, you manage to keep in touch with both beginners and people who have a few seasons of the belts!

[@chadshouseofcards5200]

I have the same question.

[@timbuck1970]

I just bought the roundup hose sprayer and hoping that works. It's the end of June. Will that be OK? I want this clover takeover over! 😅 Should I reapply in September? Toledo, Ohio here.

[@Barod52]

I'm happy someone else does the exact measurement on surfactant like I do.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

😂😂 it’s my preferred method

[@CHACHA-nb7xi]

@@TheLawnWhisperer can you use/add Baby shampoo instead as the surfactant? I’ve seen that baby shampoo idea on another vid that why I’d am you. 🤷🏼‍♀️ thank you in advance for any help with the answer.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

@@CHACHA-nb7xi yeah you can 👍

[@Dan4052]

Excellent video and appreciate your smooth, informative delivery. How about FeHEDTA, like Fiesta brand? The microbiology in my lawn is very important to me; I am working to build fungi dominant soil for good turf health. Would FeHEDTA be a good organic solution to clover and broadleaf weeds? Thanks from Zone 6 in Ohio.

[@mauriziobussolino2115]

Nice video Can you perhaps elaborate on the diff among triad TZ, QC and the regular one? Thanks for any help, located in Michigan zone 5

[@waldpetty4134]

So glad to see there is so many safety supervisors out there 🙄🙄🙄

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

I’ll do better 👍

[@thesithchef8760]

Great video! QUESTION: I have a large patch of lawn that is 80% clover. Is there any physical removal necessary after the clover is dead, like raking it up or something? Or can I plant seeds where it lays and grow grass through it?

[@igamingpublic]

are there honey bees in your area?

[@ciscotophat]

Just a heads up, your full address is clearly visible in the video.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Thank you! I’ll try to blur it out in KZbin editor if it will let me

[@thejasongenovaarmwrestling1520]

@@TheLawnWhisperer too late! Go to your mail box I took a massive dump

[@hector9597]

The first 5 seconds of this video gave you a like and a comment from me

[@badpixels_]

i use 2 4 D. mixed it a little stronger than recommended by label. It works.

[@chrisa2913]

Another great video Justin! Can you fertilize after laying this stuff down or should you fertilize before?

[@darvinsd4880]

Will this solution work on the southern grass (St Augustine) to kill weeds?

[@billkallas1762]

I find the Hi-Yield Triclopyr ester does the best job on Creeping Charlie (Ground Ivy), and Wild Violet (3/4 oz per gal, and shake well-1,000 sq feet)

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Yeah triclopyr is good for those and clover

[@billkallas1762]

@@TheLawnWhisperer But it is not sold in Southern States.....8 ounces will cover 10,000 square feet.

[@mrd04001]

Would love a video to help with the backpack sprayer. What nozzle do you use, how do you ensure even coverage etc. New to spraying this year, and would love some tips. I have the My4Sons.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

thelawnwhisperer.net/blogs/news/teejet-nozzle-assembly-for-backpack-sprayers

[@papabaker]

Ha, you got your like just 10 seconds in good sir! Great intro lol

[@garrygill5159]

Good job thanks for getting time to make these videos for us .... love from Toronto

[@salvadorbeltran5939]

Hi you have samethinkg good for weet on the flower bed to not kill the plants thks

[@b286guy]

I used the new Scott’s starter fertilizer/mesotrione product recently for a seeding project, and I wasn’t thrilled with what it did to existing grass. Turned it yellow! Hoping it recovers soon.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

That’s an effect of mesotrione some times. It’ll grow out of it

[@liquidscor00]

How soon can you mow your lawn after application?

[@maressandoval5217]

Hi. Thank you for the video! The bottle is iffy about my type of grass. I’m in Southern California. Will it work on St Augustine?

[@patrussell59]

my dog thinks she a goat and eats grass all the time. Will this still be safe for her once its dry??

[@gittyupalice96]

If you saw the yards in my state you would have a heart attack. lol They're all 75% weeds, 25% various types of grass.

[@ming236]

Clover is very fragrant ！

[@thomascrowell8817]

While you are spraying the weed killer, can you add liquid iron to the same mix and green up your lawn?

[@RyArmani]

I just found your channel...I LOVE IT!! I recently bought my house, the yard is half clover! 🙄 My mom and I were afraid to kill it thinking half the yard would be dead. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@MrShabindigo]

Should i throw down a nitrogen fertilizer after using this to stop regrowth, or should I wait until the end of the season?

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

You're slackin on that pull out game Justin.... 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

I failed🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻

[@abhinavprakash007]

I just leave a hippie in the yard. Takes care of all that weed for me😋😋

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

😂😂😂

[@RedDirtRay]

Lol

[@joemachine4714]

A hippie akes care of the "grass" too 😉

[@feldmanjared]

Spraying tomorrow!

[@mwhelpley5]

ohio here .. about a month ago my lawn got taken over with clover. can i do t one application before ground freezes?

[@donnaestes410]

Will this mixture kill any plants, perennial flowers, etc? I have closer I can't get rid of in a flower bed! It's basically hostas, n some flowering bushes..thanks for any help!

[@philguerin7126]

Nice vid again! Question i put tenacity on Kentucky blue, How long should y whait before putting nitrogen?

[@billymuellerTikTok]

4 leaf clovers were a way parents kept their kids busy... send them out to the yard to look for a lucky 4 leaf clover while you watch the game or work on the car or take a nap or open up some beer or wine

[@jeffbaloga4376]

Is it better to treat for clover before raising nitrogen levels or raise nitrogen and then treat for clover?

[@yolandagomez9255]

do you recommend after it is dead; to mow again?

[@BenNawrath]

Great video. I've used the stuff in the blue container before, works well (I may or may not have had to "import" it to NY via family...). Any plans on doing a video on Poa? Or have you? Poa Annua is terrible this year on Long Island!

[@ludwigbear]

Would you mind sharing a link to the hand drill liquid mixer that you use? Thanks

[@pamschill7879]

Will u be re-seeding lawn after you've killed everything or wait until Fall?

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Wait until fall!

[@markwood5382]

I spray as necessary, if weeds are growing I am spraying.

[@linksweeney8811]

Just bought a new house. Clover and violet is everywhere.... And bare spots. Can I lay this and spot seed to? Or can I completely over seed with this?

[@gerry.shafer6101]

FOR. ALL. THOSE. ACRES. U. SHOULD. RAISE. GOATS.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Not my house but I’ll let them know you think so

[@TerrelLism]

I put down Scotts Triple Action last week. I see Dandilions are dying, do they whither completely over time or do I need to still pull them up?

[@raizedbynerdz8718]

But it seems you are talking some cool season lawns. What about warm season lawns such as bermuda and st aug?

[@user-xs7eb3qt2c]

I just applied this to my lawn. It's 90 degrees out here and hot. Hope this works in the hot temps. Haven't fertilized my lawn yet this season. How long to wait before I can fertilize and water my lawn after this application? I'm using the Triad

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

You may burn your lawn. Look at the label but I’m pretty sure it says not to apply above 85 degrees or you’ll damage your turf

[@tommyh5386]

Where did you get that back pack sprayer from? And what brand is it please

[@Infidel7153]

Crossbow my go too .

[@korykoster8532]

I prefer t zone. That is the only thing so far that ive found to clear out creeping charlie and a bunch of other random weeds. Not better or worse. Just my own opinion.

[@TaylorMadePM]

Great video! Favorite channel as well! How long after using Triad can you plant seed? I know some weed control products last a good 5-6 months or more before you can seed.

[@cg1492]

I don't personally get the clover hate. I love it - just sowed micro clover seed in my backyard, it looks great. My dog can pee all he wants and no yellow spots.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

cool

[@chelseashurmantine8153]

I have a question. How can I get rid of the goat heads that are all over my back yard? Pulled up the plants last winter, several times, but there are still some thorns left when we walk through the grass

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

First Aussie 😁. Great advice about use of sprayers with different chemicals. 😎👍👍

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Thanks Trevor!

[@john-the-baptist2263]

How soon can you come back with Nitrogen?? You said the reason why it was growing was because the lack of it.

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

Just bought a 1 acre lot and built a bunch of vegetable gardens. Tried using Espoma because it's totally organic and garden safe but it's a preemergent and really not cutting it. Do you have any ideas what I can do that is not going to poison my gardens?

[@luiscaraballo3802]

When did you mow?

[@thelmaedgeston6361]

If we used a weed and feed 3 weeks ago, how long should we wait to try this method?

[@bbtank3000]

I have a few small patches of clover this year. No dandelions, and no crabgrass (yet). I'm just going to use Weed B Gon for broadleaf weeds. I have tenacity, but found it needs multiple treatments to work effectively. Not to mention the bleaching effect lasts for weeks.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

The weed b gone with the purple label works great for clover

[@spitfire7331]

Applicators and other handlers must wear: • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants• Shoes plus socks • Protective eyewear including tight fitting goggles or face shield• Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate or butyl rubber ≥14 mils

[@bobclapper2672]

I put down Grass seed 3 weeks ago , Can I kill clover without harming the new grass seed & starts ??

[@alexsavain7826]

LW. Another great one! If possible, can you create a video on the safety of the products you use? Especially around pets and kids

[@robertramirez691]

Would these be recommended to do before over seeding?

[@tiffanyloftis8353]

Can you mix the 3-way herbicide with the tenacity? Or just omit the tenacity all together? The weeds have taken over my entire yard - it looks like it wasn’t taken care of ever😭 especially bc my dogwood tree barely blooms! I feel like I need to start from scratch 😩

[@joezelenenki1494]

Can this be used when it's 90+ degrees? Had weed explosion when away for a bit so now I'm trying to figure out what to use. HELP!!!

[@Jem544]

I'm actually looking for ways to kill grass...FYI, clover adds nitrogen to the soil and beneficial bacteria and some clover even serves as a host plant for butterflies.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKCsdYOJhNyHl5Y this video will show you exactly how to kill grass. Happy to help any way I can!

[@Jem544]

@@TheLawnWhisperer I don't use chemicals since many of them cause cancer. Most turf grasses are invasive species and my goal is to replace non native grasses with native plants. Thanks anyway.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

@@Jem544 a mixture of vinegar and salt and some dawn dish soap will kill the grass. Will also kill the clover too thank goodness!!!

[@CarolDiane]

The surfactant is not on Amazon now. Where can I find it?

[@Loppnowd]

About a week and a half ago I spot/zone sprayed the yard with Orthor weedBgone and it didn't seem like it's doing the trick so I I bought Triad 3 way off your website. Can i apply it a week and a half later or should i wait the 30 days?