broadleaf weed · annual

How to Kill White Clover

Trifolium repens

Dig or spraymoderate to controlIn lawn

What White Clover looks like

Low-growing plant with three rounded leaflets and white or pink round flower heads.

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Best approach: Dig or spray

Small patches can be dug out. Spraying is better for large areas. Some homeowners keep clover intentionally — it fixes nitrogen and stays green in drought.

Chemical treatment

Use a broadleaf herbicide (2,4-D or 2,4-D + dicamba combination) in spring or fall. Some clover is nitrogen-fixing and relatively harmless; treat only if it's overtaking your lawn.

Non-chemical management

Maintain adequate nitrogen levels—clover establishes in low-nitrogen soils. Keep turf dense with regular mowing.

How to stop White Clover coming back

Apply a balanced or nitrogen-rich fertilizer—clover establishes in low-nitrogen soils.

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FAQ

What does White Clover look like?

Low-growing plant with three rounded leaflets and white or pink round flower heads.

What's the best way to kill White Clover?

Dig or spray. Small patches can be dug out. Spraying is better for large areas. Some homeowners keep clover intentionally — it fixes nitrogen and stays green in drought.

Is White Clover hard to get rid of?

White Clover is rated moderate to control. Consistent treatment over a season usually does the job.

How do I stop White Clover coming back?

Apply a balanced or nitrogen-rich fertilizer—clover establishes in low-nitrogen soils.

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