Easy on the eye, and to maintain, Clover is a wonderful choice for ground covers. Clover plants have an inherent resistance to weeds and the ability to thrive in poorly drained, shady locales, conditions, that few other plants can survive in. Clovers also help replenish the soil’s nitrogen content and are pretty good looking too. Anyone looking for a cost effective, easy maintenance lawn take note, a Clover lawn is just the thing for you!
White Dutch Clover is one of the most popular clover varieties. These low growing plants have lovely white blooms and are known to grow more vigorous with age. A perfect pick for your lawn! Gurney’s Premium Cover Crop Blend, a superior mix of yellow sweet clover, oilseed radish, oats and annual ryegrass is another exciting prospect! This remarkable blend makes for eye-catching displays and aids weed control, soil building and checks erosion. Also, it attracts earthworms and other beneficial insects and adds nutrients to the soil.
One of the best things about growing clovers is that the seeds can be sown round the year, given that there’s no threat of frost. Here’s the golden rule of sowing clover seeds- Plant 4 seeds per square inch of the soil. Top the seeds with about ¼ inch of soil and moisten the soil using a gentle stream of water (a strong current can wash away the seeds.) Clover seeds usually take about 2 weeks to germinate. Irrigate them once a week until the plants establish, avoid foot traffic and do not fertilize. Clovers are carefree plants, they won’t take too much of your time. So relax and indulge in your favorite pastimes… your clover lawn will be up and ready and ravishing pretty soon!