Clover takes over when your lawn’s root system is compromised, or your soil is lacking nitrogen. A lawn with compacted soil or grass that is cut too short is susceptible to clover growth.
In late spring, when clover begins to bloom, you may find yourself with an abundance of small white or pink flowers speckling your grass. Although the bees might be happy to see them, those who enjoy having a thick, dense, and healthy lawn often find clover to be a source of frustration. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, why does my grass have so much clover, you’re not alone. This is a common lawn problem that, with a little know-how, you might just be able to eliminate.
At Mr. Trim Lawn & Garden Services, we are a family-run lawn care company that has been in operation for more than 40 years. In the late spring, we often get calls from homeowners asking us, why is my grass covered in clover? In most cases, clover growing in your grass is a sign of a weak grass root system, though issues with nutrients may also be present. We’re here to help you identify why clover is growing and offer helpful tips to stop this pesky issue.
Struggling with clover and know you need help to get rid of it? We provide our customers with a variety of lawn care programs, including overseeding, lawn aeration, weed control, and fertilizer treatment. Let us help you understand why clove is taking over and support you in your goal of creating a beautiful and healthy lawn.
Get the Facts: Why Does Clover Grow in Grass?
Clover grows well in grass when the soil is compacted and low in nitrogen. The conditions that help clover grow also cause your lawn’s health to deteriorate. This means that as your grass’s root systems weaken, the soil conditions for clover improve, and the cycle of it taking over a healthy lawn begins. Clover can start taking over when grass has been damaged from being cut too short, or when lawn care tasks such as aeration, fertilization, and overseeding have been neglected. Neglecting to care for your lawn creates the perfect environment for clover to thrive.
How Can I Prevent Clover Growing on My Lawn?
If you are looking to prevent clover from taking over your lawn, staying on top of lawn care tasks and mowing properly is essential. Though lawn fertilization can improve your soil, fertilizer alone may not be enough to keep clover at bay. Complete season care tasks such as detaching, aeration, and overseeding to support lawn health and don’t forget to mow your grass to an appropriate height.
A grass cutting service can take the guesswork out of keeping your lawn in top shape. For additional tips on keeping your lawn healthy, see our post Stop Killing Your Lawn! Common Mowing Mistakes & The Secret to the Perfect Mow Height.
Are the Small Yellow Flowers on My Lawn Clover?
Though its leaves may look similar to clover, the yellow flowers you see on your lawn likely indicate that yellow wood sorrel is growing. Though yellow wood sorrel is not the same as clover, it takes over lawns in a similar way and for similar reasons. Many of the tips we suggest for preventing clover growth will help to naturally keep this weed and others off of your lawn.
How a Lawn Care Company Can Help Keep Clover Off Your Lawn
As your trusted lawn care and landscaping company, we provide grass cutting services, seasonal cleanup and lawn care programs to help create and maintain your healthy lawn. Let us solve your weed and clover lawn issues. At Mr. Trim Lawn & Garden Services, we take away the guesswork and help you spend more time enjoying your property.
Aaron grew up in Bowmanville, working along side his dad for as long as he can remember. Aaron went to school to get his small engine repairs certificate to help keep all the machines running well. Aaron is very knowledgeable with all lawn care needs. He took and passed the pesticide license course so he could better help his customers. Aaron always makes sure to determine what your lawn needs and can give recommendations on how to make it better.
Mr. Trim has many awards from, three best rated, This Week Readers Choice, Durham Region Readers Choice and more. Both owners Lisa & Aaron have their pesticide licences. Their biggest accomplishment of all is having loyal customers that trust them year after year for all their lawn, garden and snow clearing needs.