Thinking about growing a clover lawn? Here's how
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ค. 2022
- Lawn clover used to be considered a problem. Now some homeowners are growing it on purpose, saying it's hardier and more sustainable than grass.
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"Do your research online" bro you are my research online, just tell me
😂😂😂 That’s why we’re here.
Lol that's right !!!
When you find out, tell me.
Right?? It literally says "here's how" in the title.
Do you put soil on when you dig the dandelion out or just put the clover seeds in the hole?
I'm glad we've come full circle back to clover. It's an amazing crop.
I did this in an area that only gets half day sun and it looks great. I personally think its prettier and greener than grass. Plus the bees are an added benefit.
FINALLY someone recognizes this!!!!! My left side is clover on purpose and I want to do a section in the back on both sides with clover. It's an excellent crop and you can take the clippings and put in in the grass with emergent and it will naturally and organically feed the grounds. We have one customer with this they love it
Love the idea of capitalizing on something that is already flourishing rather than fighting it especially when there are benefits.
Now all I have to do is convince my husband.
Micro-clover is a much easier sell than normal clover because it doesn’t produce as many flowers and it looks much more professional from up close.
Clover prefers acidic, sick soil. Fix your soil don't let it get worse.
My mom and I are in the same boat, but I doubt my dad will ever be able to see clover not as a weed. Which is unfortunate, as we have dogs who tear up the back yard every year, despite my dad's best efforts.
@@GreenRescueLawncare Clover, including microclover, can indeed tolerate a range of soil conditions, including acidic soil. However, it's not accurate to say that clover prefers 'sick' soil. Clover, like many plants, thrives best in well-balanced, nutrient-rich soil.
One of the many benefits of clover is its ability to fix nitrogen, effectively fertilizing the soil it grows in. This can actually improve the health of your soil over time, not worsen it.
It's always important to monitor and amend your soil as needed for the specific plants you're growing. Each lawn and garden is unique and may require different care strategies.
@IndianInTheInn clover does NOT fix soil it just happens to prefer SICK ACIDIC SOIL if you had 3 soil samples and 1 was ph 5 vs ph 7 vs ph 9 ,, I'll tell you rn the plants that would naturally grow in your ph 7 are actually equally offering nutrient that they are taking instead of "fixing" Nitrogen. That term is thrown around so much its such a garbage marketing term.
I feel completely enlightened after watching this video. Mark, you're my hero, I'm following suit.
I started growing creeping thyme and oregano. They are drought resistant. Clover isn't quite as tolerant but better than grass.
Wait like your whole lawn is thyme and oregano?
@@068067 imagine the smell after mowing lol
So you can’t walk on it barefoot???
Me after playing rdr2 once
Your killing the soil with your arrogance.
I'm going to try this in the spring. I noticed last summer during our drought periods the only part of my lawn that was green was the clover.
I have wanted to plant clover to replace my grass lawn for several years now, so this is the year that I start. Thanks for your information and encouragement. I live in SE Wisconsin and I cannot wait to get started.
how did it go?? I'm about to start replacing my grass too
Its a constant shift in the balance between the ratio of grass and clover at my house. The clover bind nitrogen, and fertize the soil locally. When the soil gets more fertile the grass take over a bit, until the intrigen is consumed, and thus leaving room for increasing the population of clover.
The clover is present locally where i live, so no seed needed. I really like this balance between clover and grass.
I never add fertilizer or water, just using the lawn mower
Maybe you should focus on fixing the soil. Carbon Blends are readily available instead of just viewing the problem, and spewing your non productive thoughts
@@GreenRescueLawncare what is wrong with you? He's adding what has worked for him and how his lawn has reacted, maybe learn how to read and not get so emotional.
I did similar to my back yard and this year I've seen hundreds of bees other pollinators.
Moving to do the same in my front lawn knowing it will look great.
The lawn at my house got taken over by clover over the years. Was worried had to redo the lawn but now I'm just gonna leave it there.
I'm planning to let cliver grow as well. Which region/state are you? How does clover do in winter?
Thank you so much for the advice. Glad I found your video. I am in Edmonton too, with a big backyard, which is mainly grass. I’ve just recently found out about white clover, and I’m looking forward to hopefully getting it to grow in my yard too. Wish I had heard about clover before! Take care and thanks again.
I have inherited a lawn with many weeds. I like the idea of filling the holes I will need to make to extract them with clover.
Love this!! Your lawn looks beautiful
In Denmark clover has always been part of the "græsplæne" grass lawn. I was recently surprised to learn that some lawns only have grass.
Our first little house had a front yard of dichondra; I'm pretty sure it was this it was a bunch of little soft clovers like this, it did very well it was beautiful.
I think I'm going to do this. My family will love it.
Ooh a 4 leaf clover! I used to look for those during recess.
Awesome! We have started clover,also our large front yard we went total xeriscape 🙂. Very happy 😊 so nice not mowing
I live this clove is always nice to walk on shoeless
Sure is, until you step on a bee.
@@dippyduty6163 like ambers dog
Anyone tried growing a clover lawn in Zone 10b? Or South Florida? I’d love to give this a try
Here's how - "figure it out, do your research"
Thanks 😊
This was a nice video
I just sowed a clover lawn mix and lightly raked it in. Planning to water it 4 times every day as the area has full sun. I have not added any straw on top of the seed. Could you clarify if germination may fail because I skipped the straw? I am in zone 9b
Thank you!
Has anyone thought to find out if there are municipalities that are offering an incentive to establish a clover or xeriscape lawn?
Any leads would be very helpful.
TIA
i am transitioning my grass lawn to a moss, sedum and clover one. just bought some clover seeds
Good idea
I have dogs and they have killed a lot of my grass. The clover has taken over and I have the most lush lawn in the back I’ve had in 10 years. In spite of having so many dogs.
My back lawn has just been taken over by clover here in Texas. Its very very green and lush to look at and walk in. Much of my back is planted into an english garden around the edges but the clover just rules all over both in sun and shade. It just runs everywhere like a thick green carpet under my Natchez crepe myrtles. Im not changing it at all. In fact, im mixing in creeping thyme, phlox, forget me nots, daisies...etc.. Mother nature will take over and show you her magic if you just stop trying to win. Just.. relax. Dont wirry about the occasional honey bees...out up a box for them too and let them gift you with honey.
I'm going to let all this whatever it's called just take over and I won't have to mow anymore I'm down with that.
What is your opinion on micro clover vs white dutch clover?
Did you have to dig up your grass first? Or did you plant the clover seeds sporadically in holes in the lawn?
This clover is growing naturally in my backyard and front I've decided to let it completely take over so that I don't have to mow it looks just as good as grass or better.
So say you live in an area with lots of snowfall, would you have to replant the clovers after each winter or do they stay like grass?
They stay like grass
Clovers RULE! ☘️
I would love a clover lawn
Any chance you could tell us how long it took?
Clever on clover🍀
How lond did it take for it to take ?
Nice! I definitely need to do the same with our dandelion infested lawn here.
dandelion are good
And your kids: do they run barefoot between all the bees in summer? That's my reason to fight clover.
How did you spread it in?
do you have to inoculate first?
There wasn't much quote how unquote in this video. It mostly told you to go to other websites.
Use native seed too :)
It's good for everyone, cheap, don't have to cut it..no downsides
Only downside is it doesn't look as good as grass, especially a freshly moved lawn
Another downside is having to constantly scan for bees while running around without shoes.
@@dippyduty6163 Bees are becoming endangered, what's good for bees is good for us. They're the reason we have most of our food.
@@kevinpalardy8592 It doesn't matter, sustainability and practicality is more important 👍
@@laneatkinson6441 That's true, and while having a mostly clover lawn, I still don't like getting stung in the foot. These days I typically wear shoes. Now if I happen to step on one, they just end up getting crushed. Maybe you're on to something there. Get rid of the clover lawns so humans don't step on them. Help save the bees!!!
Good video, so thanks for your effort. My question is will clover tolerate the traditional weed killer meant to keep grass alive?
from what i've read, no, the weed killer will harm the clover
You won't need it just pick your weeds by hand.
I am trying to get rid of Clover and it’s really difficult.. :)
The seed he's showing his white dutch clover. Not micro.
White Dutch is also whats actually in his lawn.
what are the white and yellow flowers on the lawn in the background?
I think they are dandelions and some are ready to send seeds wherever the wind blows. If dandelions weren't so good at spreading their seeds and the seeds weren't so good at growing they could just be flowers instead of weeds.
A four leaf clover WHAT… okay now I’m jealous
I'm just going to till my entire lawn and throw seed, nice 👍
I used to have a fescue lawn but by early summer it got sooo hot that the grass would just get burnt and by early fall I would be raking out dead grass and planting seeds again. Did this for several years then decided to go with zoysia which looks really nice and low maintenance. Goes dormant in winter and greens up again by spring. Well I had my zoysia lawn for just one Season. Here it is coming into mid may and it has not greened up while the other yards I've seen in my county with zoysia have greened up. Tired of dealing with this crap so I heard someone say 'clover yard". Now let's see if I'm able to lose a clover yard also?
Anyone companion plant clover with wildflowers? Will the clover take over or can they co-exist?
will take it over due to their aggressive roots. i'd set some areas aside for a couple of wildflower beds.
Clover, in general, can be companion planted with wildflowers, though the success of this pairing can depend heavily on the specific type of clover and the wildflowers in question. Clover's nitrogen-fixing ability can enhance the soil's fertility, potentially benefiting companion wildflowers.
That being said, clover can sometimes be vigorous and competitive, which might overpower some wildflower species. This is where the type of clover you choose becomes particularly important. If you're considering this kind of companion planting, I'd suggest looking into a variety called microclover (Trifolium repens var. Pirouette).
Microclover is a low-growing variety that typically reaches 4-6 inches in height but can reach up to 8-10 inches under optimal conditions. It is less aggressive than many other types of clover, and its shorter stature can be less likely to overshadow wildflowers. Plus, its shallow root system is less likely to compete with the deeper roots of many wildflowers.
In terms of wildflower selection, go for those that can withstand the competition from a ground cover like clover. Wildflowers that are tall, robust, or native to your area, and hence adapted to your local soil and climate conditions, are likely to be more successful.
Even with microclover, monitoring and management are crucial to prevent it from dominating your wildflowers. This could involve occasional mowing or trimming to maintain a balance between the clover and the wildflowers.
To sum it up, while clover can be companion planted with wildflowers, using a variety like microclover and choosing compatible wildflowers can significantly improve the chances of a successful and balanced coexistence.
Had clover growing up, lots of bee stings running through sprinkler.
Can clovers smother poison ivy? Trying to get rid of them and my Dutch clovers hasn't spread enough to cover everything.
Would like to say it was intentional but let clover go to seed while sick and it is gradually spreading so are invasives I don't want so maybe do need to seed. : (
You shouldnt mow it besides beginning of the spring and just before first frost if at all.
can you plant seeds on top of existing grass ?
You'd have to cut your existing grass pretty low and remove as much thatch as possible to expose some soil for clover seed to take hold. The downside to that, however, is that by dethatching too much and exposing the dirt you run the risk of weeds propagating. I tell you all this because I threw clover seed on my existing grass and, MAYBE, 2-3% even remained/germinated.
Yes I overseed with clover it works great, but i did dethatch before
@@samdaniels1234 May I ask what growing zone you're in and what type of grass/lawn you had that you incorporated your clover into?
@@jester9159 I’m in Connecticut by the coast. My grass is a mix of ryegrass/fescues and black beauty. It gets torched in the summer because I don’t want to run our well to keep it green. Always looks great in the spring/fall though
@@samdaniels1234 Damn. If it gets scorched UP THERE...not sure how it would legit fair here in Florida.
Anyone have a rough idea how long it would have taken to grow and multiply to this point
From seed mix with top soil 4-6 months. Depends on your zone as. Clover grows quite fast so you can start to see results in a few days actually. :) Hope this helps.
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I have explosion of clover never planting one seed.
Great idea! Definitely an option for some people, but to others nothing compares to real grass lawn. Also make sure you check your seed source. White Clover is very invasive, and is a common noxious weed in North America. There are native clover species to use instead!
I was not thinking of it... but the clover differs in its opinion.
Does it come with a leprechaun?
Yeah, but you buy it from eBay lol
@@JunoCat1890 thanks lunatic
@@rupertperiwinkle4477 lol
I would like to ask, how many bees it attracts? I am considering a clover lawn, but I am living in a relatively densely populated area. I am afraid of bees making nests around the houses and sheds.
Anyone who grew up with a clover lawn also grew up with bee stings to the foot.
How are you keeping it out of your neighbors?
The only thing I hated about clover was stepping on bees while running around barefoot.
Then don't run around barefoot...how old are you??
@@ShinerBockGirlz Too old to run around anymore.
i've walked barefoot on clover my whole life and never got stung. I'm 65.
looks like your neighbor doesn't tend to their dandelions. That will continue to cause you problems. I accidentally killed part of my lawn and seeded in white clover. So far so good. First year.
Never!
Clover!!!!
So you just gave the F up eh? Good for you.
It's too bad that in Ontario White Sweet Clover is invasive and is a threat to endangered grasslands and prairie habitats.
1:50 do your research online, isn't that why we're here?
What about Xtra bees and kids?
Growing up, we all had lawns that included clover. We played all day long out in the "grass" aka grass and clover and didn't get stung. You can see where the bees are and avoid knocking them.
@@sparra3819 my grandfather tended bee s I've never been stung
My grandparents house at a lake (I stayed with them in summers during school years) had a mostly clover lawn. Lots of grandkids playing, and only once did I step on a bee, and I never heard of anyone else having issues. Bees ignore humans if you ignore them. Wasps on the other hand ... yeesh, but they are bad anywhere in bad years.
They dont tell you about the part where you get infested by crabgrass. Then your crabgrass killer also kills the clover. :( Ask me how I know. I suppose this is possible, but need to knock out the crabgrass or other weeds first before you plant the clover.
I have three to four acres I'm not going to squat down and throw some seeds in a dandelion hole
I silently cry for the dandelions 😅
They’re soooooo beneficial. Why can’t they coexist? 🤔 ❤
Right? I'm like why is this dude wasting his time pulling dandelions?
@@MO-qd6tm outside of the medicinal value and food for pollinators, they’re bringing calcium from deep below, to the top!
@@PsychologicalApparition yup, and aerating compacted soil
Food for people too, dandelion greens are sold in the supermarket, salad, tea
Clover chokes out weeds better than grass anyway. You don't have worry about dandelion removal if you don't want to, you'll still get some.
You could sell you soil , because it is rich in nitrogen
1:20 skip to this guys secret sauce.
I have a weed lawn, not marijuana but like weeds
Love clover & clover lawns but uh be careful because it is not native & is invasive.
Most turf grasses are also non-native and invasive. Clover, at least, is more sustainable if you want a lawn carpet.
@@jolenethiessen357 ^^^ Personally I've been ready to do away with lawns for a while now, looking into clover lawns, but even better I want a moss lawn or a yard full of native & naturalized plants
@@jolenethiessen357 lol this. Every one uses invasive grasses for their lawns, use 2-4 times the water to maintain them, and mow them with 2 stroke gas engine powered noise makers so nobody in summer can f'ing hear anything. Humans have changed the face of the planet for millennia. We are nature's gardeners, or at least we used to be before massive industrialization. Most of he Amazing rain forest has been changed and cultivated by former civilizations. There's very little that's natural about it. The best we can do now is use efficient plants for the region. Nobody will use prairie grasses in cities, so let's just be honest.
@@Demane69 Yep. It's nice to not have to hear the mower and smell the exhaust. And nice to look at my yard everyday and think hey I don't have to mow. Clover yards are the best.
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should have left the dandelion as well. why are people scared of a yellow flower
Because of neighbors. The dandelion seeds blow in their yards and they don't like it. Clover doesn't blow into neighbor's yards. It stays to itself.
But why? You can’t enjoy waking barefoot on it unless your yard is sand
So glad this guy isn't my neighbor
I'll happily annoy neighbors that mow and water grass lawns every 5 days so that nobody can hear anything over lawn mowers.
Dandelions are highly nutritious not sure why your pulling them up, I add them to my salads and to my jars of honey to infuse the honey with more goodness and nutrition 😊
Maybe he's pulling them out to use them
In the US, the HOA would be all over him with fines.
* ZERO INSTRUCTIONS :(
Clover is an invasive grower because the roots spread out far and fast. The roots can even creep over edging and enter into your gardens.
It is a tad aggressive but I wouldn’t call it invasive
Yeah, invasive is not the right word. That implies something entirely different with plants.
million dollar listing? expansion, in all ways always. ANYWAYZ- IM BACK TO SEED IT LOL
Look at the camera!
No that's not how videography works in this setting.
Heres how!
Dont.
My issue would be the bees on the ground and getting stung while walking on the grass dogs and kids especially
You really should figure out some kind of a border so the clover doesn’t invade the neighbors
NOT DIY
Blasphemy
Here's how to TALK about growing clover....just wasted 2:22
Thinking about growing a clover lawn? Don’t!