How to grow a clover lawn

Benefits of growing a clover lawn 

Delivering a climate-smart solution, growing a clover lawn could be the answer for those looking to go the extra mile for the environment. Clover fights against nitrous oxide pollution and plays a significant role in fixing the nitrogen levels in the air, and uses it to feed itself and any companion grasses.  

Alongside supporting the environment, growing a clover lawn also helps bees and pollinators. The white clover flowers shoot up when fully grown, providing a habitat for them to enjoy. 

Why our clover is special 

Our clover is the world’s first super clover, combining the growth of the white and caucasian clover.  

This enables our seedling to grow a tap root that forms deep inside the soil and breaks down, causing new stems to travel along the ground. These roots then spread out and create new plants along them. Unlike traditional white clover that would be left open to drought and cold conditions, the unique double rooting system enables roots to grow under the surface of these new plants. This allows them to grow in a broader range of climates and maintain growth even when water is limited! 

Tips for growing a clover lawn 

To sow clover, simply use your hand to scatter the seeds across your lawn. When planting a new clover lawn, we recommend sowing at a rate of 50g per m2.

You can get to sowing your clover lawn quicker than regular grass seed because clover can handle colder temperatures. It will germinate when temperatures consistently reach 8ºC. So, if you plan to sow clover and grass seed together, wait until temperatures reach 10ºC so the grass can establish. 

Sowing a new clover lawn 

• Dig the soil over to a depth of 20-25cm 
• Remove weeds by hand or use a weed killer 
• Add topsoil if you believe the soil to be poor quality 
• Rake the area to get a level seedbed 
• Sow the seed at our recommended rate of 50g per m2 
• Rake the seed in after sowing so that the seed is in amongst the soil 
• Firm down by foot or by using a roller to improve seed-to-soil contact 

Sow between 5mm and 10mm beneath the surface. A good rule to follow is to have the seed covered in the soil with the thickness of three £1 coins stacked together. 

Caring for your clover lawn after sowing 

Clover is a wild plant that requires incredibly low maintenance, and aside from some essential care, any love you show your new clover lawn is down to personal preference!  

Essential Lawn Care

• Watering 

The essential bit (at the start). Water your clover regularly for the first four weeks until you have a fully established lawn because keeping clover seeds moist speeds up their germination rate. Thanks to its clever rooting system, clover doesn't need to be watered as often as regular grass seed; this means it's ideal for those wanting to cut back on water usage! 

Optional Extra Care

• Mowing 

Clover lawns are low-growing, meaning you can keep their contact with your mower to a minimum. If you decide to mow your clover lawn, you only need to set your mower to the correct height for mowing your grass! 

Things to avoid when growing a clover lawn

• Feeding 

Clover is a wild plant that outgrows typical garden weeds on your lawn, but for those pesky weeds that remain, take the time to remove them by hand and don’t be tempted to use a Feed, Weed & Mosskiller product because this will target the clover! Also, with its nitrogen-fixing ability, a clover lawn will produce more than enough nitrogen to keep your garden green and healthy without the help of any additional fertiliser!  

Want to compare clover to regular grass seed? Find out what grass seed is right for you!