What is micro clover?

Microclover refers to smaller varieties of white clover (Trifolium repens var. 'Pirouette' and 'Pipolina'). These types have smaller leaves, fewer flowers, and a lower growth habit compared to Dutch white clover. They also have a less aggressive clump-forming habit.

Will micro clover take over grass?

Adding microclover to lawns helps control weeds because it helps fill in gaps that often exist in conventional lawn blends. The nitrogen-fixing properties of clovers build nutrients in the soil and feed other grasses in the blend, leading to a thick, dense cover.

What is the difference between micro clover and mini clover?

The main difference is the leaf size. Where regular clover leaves can be as big as an adult fingernail or larger, Microclover leaves could be compared to the fingernails of a newborn.

How tall does micro clover get?

It's the most common clover in the U.S., growing 4-8 inches tall and producing white flowers with a pink hue in spring and summer. Compared to “regular clover” (white clover), microclover grows lower to the ground, has smaller leaves, produces fewer flowers, and does not grow in clumps.

Does micro clover come back every year?

Microclover care is not much different from regular lawn care. Like grass, it will go dormant in the winter and grow back in the spring.

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Is micro clover better than grass?

While most lawns stop growing once the summer is over, Micro Clover lawns are incredibly tolerant to both lower temperatures and harsher conditions. When grass is starting to die off at the end of the season, Micro Clover is still green. A benefit that all homeowners would appreciate is less weeds.

Should I use Microclover?

Benefits of microclover:

Stays green all year (due to the nitrogen-fixing in the soil). Great for pets because it can tolerate pet urine. Safe for kids because it can be stepped on. Low-growing and doesn't flower often so fewer bees (compared to other clovers).

Does micro clover have deep roots?

With its deep roots, clover is more tolerant of drought than most grasses and will remain green even as the rest of the lawn turns brown.

When should you plant micro clover?

The easiest way to seed Microclover is to broadcast 1-3 pounds per 1000 square feet in the early Spring. It won't come in completely even, but it should come in decently if you water as needed. You may need to spread more seed on any spots that don't establish right away in the Fall, or the following Spring.

How long does micro clover take to establish?

Germination in 7-14 days under optimal temperature and moisture conditions.

Is Strawberry Clover a Microclover?

Strawberry clover also is a small perennial clover with tiny pink, strawberrylike blooms that does well as a ground cover. Then there's "microclover" (Trifolium repens) AKA "Pipolina." This clover has the smallest leaf size of any commercial clover. Microclover is tolerant of shade as well as full sun.

Is Microclover good for bees?

Advantages of microclover

Provides an organic source of nitrogen (in grass clippings and as it decays) to support turfgrass growth; may reduce one nitrogen application per year; Flowers provide a food source for bees.

Will micro clover grow in shade?

This contrasts starkly with traditional lawn grasses, which usually need watering all season long. Full sun or partial shade? Clover is tolerant of many conditions and outcompetes other weeds. Some of the newer micro-clovers are even more tolerant of shade and can grow in high-traffic areas.

Is micro clover toxic to dogs?

It turns out that it's impervious to dogs, dog urine and foot traffic, and requires minimal maintenance and chemical treatment. Micro Clover does flower – most in it's second year – but it flowers 90% less than regular “Dutch” white clover. The tiny white flowers are eliminated with regular mowing if desired.

Will clover choke out weeds?

BENEFITS OF A CLOVER LAWN

Clover fixes nitrogen from the air and releases it to the soil for other plants to use. Clover stays green for a longer season than grass. Clover is very persistent with an aggressive root structure, choking out most weeds.

Is micro clover drought tolerant?

Some experts say it grows best in zones without extremely high temperatures and extended periods of drought. However, others claim micro clover is more drought tolerant than most grasses due to its root structure.

Is clover better than grass?

Clover also tolerates compacted soil better than lawn grasses. When it comes to weeds, diseases and pests, clover/grass lawns have the advantage as well. Clover can help out-compete weeds and is resistant to most diseases and pests, especially chinch bugs and white grubs.

Do bees like micro clover?

Standard-size white clover (Trifolium repens) has been used with lawn seed for a very long time, but it sometimes begs the patience of lawn keepers. * Standard white clover can overcome grass species and crowd them out. It goes to flower quickly and attracts bees.

Can I plant clover over grass?

When adding clover to an existing lawn, first mow it close and remove any thatch to allow the seed to fall to the soil surface. To sow clover alone, mix it with enough sand to facilitate spreading. About 2 ounces of clover is needed for every 1,000 square feet of lawn.

How do you seed a Microclover lawn?

Use 500g (17 1/2 oz) per 1,000 square feet. Scatter seeds densely and gently rake them in to a depth no more than 5-10mm (1/8 - 1/4”). Because lawn spaces tend to be large, we recommend erring on the side of caution. It's a good idea to withhold 15-20% of seeds for filling in any bald areas later.

Is Microclover native?

Microclover is a variety of Trifolium repens (white clover) and is native to Europe, Africa and Asia. We don't recommend planting non-native plants and we don't have any information on their care.

Will clover choke out dandelions?

As a dense ground cover plant, clovers — though they are also broad-leaved — are exceptional at crowding out other broadleaf plants such as dandelions, violets, and other plants that commonly populate lawns.

Can you put down too much clover seed?

Set the spreader low and cover the same area 3 times if need be, but don't lay it down too thick as you will run out of seed, and the areas you over seed clover in will choke themselves out. Over seeding in clover food plots for deer is one of the easiest food plots for deer you can plant.

Do you mow a clover lawn?

Easy-to-grow clovers do not require mowing, but they help keep the lawn green and create a nourishing playground for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

Do snakes like clover lawns?

You also want to avoid these altogether, as they have been known to attract snakes: Star jasmine vine. Beds of clover.