Red Clover in Your Lawn—Causes and What You Can Do About It

Red clover often appears when the lawn is not properly maintained or when soil conditions are unfavorable. However, with the right measures, its growth can be effectively prevented and controlled.

Why does red clover grow in the lawn?

– Nutrient deficiency
Red clover often grows when the lawn is not fertilized enough. Regular fertilization—about every 6–8 weeks—along with good overall lawn care effectively prevents an infestation.

– Excessively high pH in the soil
Another common cause is a pH level that is too high. This can be easily corrected with a Soil Analysis Check.

If the pH level is above the optimal range, specific measures should be taken to lower it. This will deprive the red clover of its foundation.

How can you get rid of red clover?

Red clover is a very persistent weed and cannot be permanently removed by mowing or fertilizing alone. As a rule, this requires a suitable Weed killer necessary.

You can find instructions on how to use the weed killer here.

Note:
It may happen that the red clover does not die off completely after the first treatment. In that case, you should repeat the treatment in specific, targeted spots after about 4 weeks.