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How to remove out of control clover?

I just came back home from overseas and see that the weeds have grown out of my control and I can hardly remove them manually any more. I do not have much experience in controlling them other than mowing. I have tried Hortico Feed and Weed but it did not work at all.

Can you please advise me how to kill these weeds and restore the lawn?

Best regards

Lucas

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Jason

Hi @LucasNg,

We have a couple of Best Advice articles for you.

How do you get rid of clover from your lawn? has advice from experts if you'd like to try to combat the clover.

But if you feel like it has totally overrun your lawn, you might like to consider the expert advice in What to do when weeds overtake your lawn? As per the advice in that article, I suspect it might be better to get back to a clean slate by killing everything and then laying new turf in Spring or using seed to start a new lawn.

Please have a read and let us know if you have any follow-up questions. We're here to help.

Jason

LucasNg

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Thanks a lot Jason. I will try to recover the lawn first by spraying the Yates Buffalo Pro Weed N Feed.

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/90056#Comment_90056

Hello @LucasNg

Your lawn is likely full of clover because the conditions in your soil and lawn care routine are unintentionally favouring its growth over grass. One of the most common reasons is low nitrogen in the soil. Clover, being a legume, has the unique ability to fix its own nitrogen from the air through bacteria in its roots, allowing it to thrive in soils where grass may struggle. If your soil is compacted, due to heavy foot traffic or lack of aeration, clover can also gain a foothold, as it tolerates compact conditions better than most turf grasses.

Another factor could be mowing your lawn too short, which weakens the grass and allows more sunlight to reach the soil, creating an ideal environment for clover to spread. Irregular lawn maintenance, such as infrequent fertilising or overseeding, may cause your grass to thin out, opening up space for clover to move in. Additionally, clover prefers moist, slightly acidic to neutral soil, which matches the conditions of many suburban lawns.

It's also worth noting that in some cases, clover is intentionally included in grass seed mixes to enhance drought resistance and maintain green cover, so it may have been seeded without you realising. If you want to reduce clover and promote more grass growth, improving soil fertility, especially with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser, and adjusting your mowing and watering habits can help tip the balance back in favour of turf.

I recommend using either Richgro 4kg Urea or Scotts Lawn Builder 4kg Extreme Green Slow Release Lawn Fertiliser to increase the nitrogen content in your soil. I also suggest using Saxon Lawn Aerator Sandals while walking around your lawn.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

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