Question
HI there Mr.Gibbs..I hope you can help me with a problem regarding clovers.3 years ago, we totaly re-did our backyard with fresh soil and grass seed.The lawn has come up fantastic and very green.2 problems have arisen.1 is grubs(white) but thats being taken care of..the main is clovers.They are taking over 1/3rd of the lawn.
Last year was only 1/16th and I thought that I had pulled them all out.This time, they are everywhere it seems.Can you guide me to any solution to ridding my lawn of these?.We Live in Ontario,Canada if that helps with climate issues.
(I pulled a couple of roots from the clovers and found grubs underneath, is this common)?
Thanks in advance for any/all advice you can give.
Have a gr8 day.


Answer
Hi Keith,

Prevent the existing clover from producing and dropping its seed to the top-soil and you will eventually be able to reduce its populations and control it.  


More About Eradicating Clover:

To kill clover, ....

Use products that contain
2,4-D,
dicamba (Trimec? or
Confront?

The Dimethylamine Salts of chemicals called
"MCPA" and
"DICAMBA" and
the the Sodium Salt of "Bentazone" are commonly used for
Clover.

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Other chemicals for eradicating clover:
Bromoxynil (contact)...for moss and  clover eradication.
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A mineral iron preparation called "Ferrous sulfate"  which works by leaf contact are recommended for  clovers.

Where any weed exists in dense patches, you can use Monsanto's ROUND-UP for a speedy and total kill of the weed-patch.  This will leave a dead bare earth area you will have to re-seed or sod with your wanted grasses.  ROUND-UP is effective against almost any non-woody plant.
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With a good fertile-loamy well draining top-soil, best quality hybrid grass type(s), 1-3 inches of water per week, plenty of sun-light, ...almost anyone can have an excellent lawn with a minimum maintenance effort.
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I Hope this has answered your question(s)!
Have a fantastic Summer!

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