Description
Known for its small white flowers and trifoliate leaves, red clover can form dense carpets, competing with lawn grasses.
- Family: Fabaceae
- Type: Creeping perennial
- Appearance Season: Spring and summer
Causes
Thrives in nitrogen-poor soils and when the lawn is mowed too short.
Prevention
- Increase nitrogen levels with a suitable fertilizer.
- Adjust mowing height to at least 7 cm.
Control
Herbicide
Apply a non-selective herbicide to address severe infestations.
Manual Removal
Manually remove the plants by taking out the rhizomes.