Lawn Academy

Clover
Trifolium Repens
Clover is a member of the legume family and is a perennial weed.
Management
Physical removal may result in additional seeds spreading so chemical control is the most effective method.
Prevention
Mowing your lawn high and maintaining a regular lawn treatment program.
Identification
- Shallow roots
- Dark green
- 3 leaflets
- Crescent-shaped
- White flowers
Causes
- Moist soils
- Low nitrogen levels
- Low mower deck
- Cool weather
- Direct sunlight