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Clover
Hello,
Anyone know how to get rid of lots of clover from a lawn? Also, has anyone used these books that have these home remedies for great lawns? I've heard of using soap, etc. Thanks. Mike |
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Mike wrote:
Hello, Anyone know how to get rid of lots of clover from a lawn? Sheep. |
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Slow down with the weird remedies. I've read in multiple agricultural
sources that clover indicates either a nutrient imbalance or a problem with pH. Both are easy to deal with, without using any sort of chemical nonsense (other than lime and/or the right lawn food). Where are you located? And, what's so bad about clover? "Mike" wrote in message news:1118341156.e0b815b185467d1e27f653fb89b6e333@t eranews... Hello, Anyone know how to get rid of lots of clover from a lawn? Also, has anyone used these books that have these home remedies for great lawns? I've heard of using soap, etc. Thanks. Mike |
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We are in north NJ. The front lawn is zoysia grass and clover just doesn't
fit in with the look we would like. I have limed and fertilized it but still got the clover all over. How do you figure out the nutrient/pH imbalance and what do to? "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... Slow down with the weird remedies. I've read in multiple agricultural sources that clover indicates either a nutrient imbalance or a problem with pH. Both are easy to deal with, without using any sort of chemical nonsense (other than lime and/or the right lawn food). Where are you located? And, what's so bad about clover? "Mike" wrote in message news:1118341156.e0b815b185467d1e27f653fb89b6e333@t eranews... Hello, Anyone know how to get rid of lots of clover from a lawn? Also, has anyone used these books that have these home remedies for great lawns? I've heard of using soap, etc. Thanks. Mike |
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First, I'd find your cooperative extension on the web. I spotted it once.
It's part of Rutgers, if I recall, and I seem to remember that they provide soil analysis services for homeowners. Then, speak to someone about how to adjust in order to deal with clover. It's been years since a had a printed article about it, so I can't help you with more details. But, it's definitely do-able. In any case, you have to do a soil analysis before you keep throwing random nutrients at it. "Mike" wrote in message news:1118410198.e643641dd2bab5e87f66a0dabd2c1f8c@t eranews... We are in north NJ. The front lawn is zoysia grass and clover just doesn't fit in with the look we would like. I have limed and fertilized it but still got the clover all over. How do you figure out the nutrient/pH imbalance and what do to? "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... Slow down with the weird remedies. I've read in multiple agricultural sources that clover indicates either a nutrient imbalance or a problem with pH. Both are easy to deal with, without using any sort of chemical nonsense (other than lime and/or the right lawn food). Where are you located? And, what's so bad about clover? "Mike" wrote in message news:1118341156.e0b815b185467d1e27f653fb89b6e333@t eranews... Hello, Anyone know how to get rid of lots of clover from a lawn? Also, has anyone used these books that have these home remedies for great lawns? I've heard of using soap, etc. Thanks. Mike |
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It's neither a nutrient nor a pH imbalance. Somehow clover got in with your
lawn grasses -- sometimes people plant it cuz they want it there. Apparently you don't. Use a broadleaf herbicide when the weather is on the cool side (50's or 60's) for it to be most effective. Suzy, zone 5, Milwaukee "Mike" wrote in message news:1118410198.e643641dd2bab5e87f66a0dabd2c1f8c@t eranews... We are in north NJ. The front lawn is zoysia grass and clover just doesn't fit in with the look we would like. I have limed and fertilized it but still got the clover all over. How do you figure out the nutrient/pH imbalance and what do to? "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... Slow down with the weird remedies. I've read in multiple agricultural sources that clover indicates either a nutrient imbalance or a problem with pH. Both are easy to deal with, without using any sort of chemical nonsense (other than lime and/or the right lawn food). Where are you located? And, what's so bad about clover? "Mike" wrote in message news:1118341156.e0b815b185467d1e27f653fb89b6e333@t eranews... Hello, Anyone know how to get rid of lots of clover from a lawn? Also, has anyone used these books that have these home remedies for great lawns? I've heard of using soap, etc. Thanks. Mike |
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And be sure to keep kids off the lawn for a couple of months.
"Suzy O" wrote in message ... It's neither a nutrient nor a pH imbalance. Somehow clover got in with your lawn grasses -- sometimes people plant it cuz they want it there. Apparently you don't. Use a broadleaf herbicide when the weather is on the cool side (50's or 60's) for it to be most effective. Suzy, zone 5, Milwaukee "Mike" wrote in message news:1118410198.e643641dd2bab5e87f66a0dabd2c1f8c@t eranews... We are in north NJ. The front lawn is zoysia grass and clover just doesn't fit in with the look we would like. I have limed and fertilized it but still got the clover all over. How do you figure out the nutrient/pH imbalance and what do to? "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... Slow down with the weird remedies. I've read in multiple agricultural sources that clover indicates either a nutrient imbalance or a problem with pH. Both are easy to deal with, without using any sort of chemical nonsense (other than lime and/or the right lawn food). Where are you located? And, what's so bad about clover? "Mike" wrote in message news:1118341156.e0b815b185467d1e27f653fb89b6e333@t eranews... Hello, Anyone know how to get rid of lots of clover from a lawn? Also, has anyone used these books that have these home remedies for great lawns? I've heard of using soap, etc. Thanks. Mike |
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
... And be sure to keep kids off the lawn for a couple of months. Months? The typical broadleaf herbicide contains three ingredients: dicamba, MCPP and 2,4-D. All the sources I've seen report that it's safe to enter a treated area after the product has dried. If you have other information, please correct me. I should add, however, that I am not a proponent of any pesticides, especially as a first line of defense. I did try to suggest that it's not necessarily undesirable. But I probably should have explained why, as clover (like many legumes) fixes nitrogen from the atmosphere to the soil, meaning you can cut way back on fertilizer. The OP, however, asked how to get rid of the clover. So what do you suggest as an alternative? I'm all ears!! Sincerely. Suzy O "Suzy O" wrote in message ... It's neither a nutrient nor a pH imbalance. Somehow clover got in with your lawn grasses -- sometimes people plant it cuz they want it there. Apparently you don't. Use a broadleaf herbicide when the weather is on the cool side (50's or 60's) for it to be most effective. Suzy, zone 5, Milwaukee "Mike" wrote in message news:1118410198.e643641dd2bab5e87f66a0dabd2c1f8c@t eranews... We are in north NJ. The front lawn is zoysia grass and clover just doesn't fit in with the look we would like. I have limed and fertilized it but still got the clover all over. How do you figure out the nutrient/pH imbalance and what do to? "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... Slow down with the weird remedies. I've read in multiple agricultural sources that clover indicates either a nutrient imbalance or a problem with pH. Both are easy to deal with, without using any sort of chemical nonsense (other than lime and/or the right lawn food). Where are you located? And, what's so bad about clover? "Mike" wrote in message news:1118341156.e0b815b185467d1e27f653fb89b6e333@t eranews... Hello, Anyone know how to get rid of lots of clover from a lawn? Also, has anyone used these books that have these home remedies for great lawns? I've heard of using soap, etc. Thanks. Mike |
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On Thu, 09 Jun 2005 18:32:41 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote: Slow down with the weird remedies. I've read in multiple agricultural sources that clover indicates either a nutrient imbalance or a problem with pH. Both are easy to deal with, without using any sort of chemical nonsense (other than lime and/or the right lawn food). Where are you located? And, what's so bad about clover? snip Check your PH value. It is likely acid based which lime will correct and also minimize the clover. Thunder |
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"Rolling Thunder" wrote in message ... On Thu, 09 Jun 2005 18:32:41 GMT, "Doug Kanter" wrote: Slow down with the weird remedies. I've read in multiple agricultural sources that clover indicates either a nutrient imbalance or a problem with pH. Both are easy to deal with, without using any sort of chemical nonsense (other than lime and/or the right lawn food). Where are you located? And, what's so bad about clover? snip Check your PH value. It is likely acid based which lime will correct and also minimize the clover. Thunder And, if that's the answer, he won't see fast results. It'll take a season, at least. |
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"Slow down with the weird remedies. I've read in multiple agricultural
sources that clover indicates either a nutrient imbalance or a problem with pH. Both are easy to deal with, without using any sort of chemical nonsense (other than lime and/or the right lawn food). Where are you located? And, what's so bad about clover? " Another fine example that demostrates Doug's ignorance about lawn care. He thinks any lawn problem can be easily solved without using chemicals. In fact, clover grows quite nicely in exactly the same soil nutrient conditions and PH ranges that lawn grasses do. You can fiddle with nutrients and PH till the cows come home and the clover will still be there. Clover is actually beneficial to the lawn, as clover puts nitrogen into the soil. However if you don't like the look, you can fix it quite simply with an application of any of the broadleaf weed killers. It should not be done in very hot weather though. |
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wrote in message oups.com... "Slow down with the weird remedies. I've read in multiple agricultural sources that clover indicates either a nutrient imbalance or a problem with pH. Both are easy to deal with, without using any sort of chemical nonsense (other than lime and/or the right lawn food). Where are you located? And, what's so bad about clover? " Another fine example that demostrates Doug's ignorance about lawn care. He thinks any lawn problem can be easily solved without using chemicals. In fact, clover grows quite nicely in exactly the same soil nutrient conditions and PH ranges that lawn grasses do. You can fiddle with nutrients and PH till the cows come home and the clover will still be there. Clover is actually beneficial to the lawn, as clover puts nitrogen into the soil. However if you don't like the look, you can fix it quite simply with an application of any of the broadleaf weed killers. It should not be done in very hot weather though. Just be sure to keep the kids off the lawn for a couple of months. |
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"Mike" wrote:
Hello, Anyone know how to get rid of lots of clover from a lawn? Weed b gone liquid, 1.5 ounces per gallon of water. Don't do it if it's above 82-88 degrees, or if it's gonna rain within 12-24 hours. |
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Mike wrote:
Hello, Anyone know how to get rid of lots of clover from a lawn? Also, has anyone used these books that have these home remedies for great lawns? I've heard of using soap, etc. Bonide Broadleaf weed killer |
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