Dutch White Clover Lawns are the Bees Kneez
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- Опубліковано 24 чер 2017
- I overseeded my lawn with Dutch White Clover last fall and I have been very happy with it, almost as happy as my bees.
The benefits of clover lawns include:
1. Great nectar source for bees of all kinds, butterflies, wasps, etc. Support your pollinators!
2. It requires less mowing.
3. No nitrogen fertilizer required.
4. Less water required than most lawns.
5. It looks beautiful.
6. It is soft underfoot (just watch out for bees).
Clover also makes a very light and pleasant honey if your are a beekeeper.
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One of the BEST ways to help bees! We gotta get pollinator flowers BACK in our yards and ditch the grass!
Yes...my mother is impressed with my clover lawn...I sewed 100% micro clover...and the bees and ladybird live it. So she is going to see her new property with a micro clover lawn. After 9months no cutting my lawn probably stands about 20cm tall....but you can lay on it and it will pop back up..so no problem. I've planted many different types if daffodil bulbs and all through for spring and some freeziers around the edge. Might up load a video.
@@AHD2105 Micro clover? Doesn't that attract slugs?
@@paulaw418 No not slugs..yet and it's been a year. Lots of ladybirds and bees etc. Had a ground/root mite/bug after my neighbour kept watering the clover which isn't necessary but he has kind intentions. I cut the clover with a small scythe to dry it then used neem granules and that fixed it. All good again.
Why not both?
@@AHD2105 Please do a video. I’d love to see it.
I live in Ireland and started a wildflower meadow in 2017. Our garden is more than half an acre and we keep about half meadow, half lawn. We didn't add any wildflower seed. We just mowed our intended wildflower patch until April that year, removing all cuttings, and were amazed at the display of white clover which grew prolifically until late July. On warm days there were hundreds of bees on them at any given time. One other positive point i'd add re white clover, is the beautiful scent it gives off. That first year the other dominant flower was buttercups - they were also popular with another variety of bee. Now we have quite a variety of wildflowers - some of them seeding themselves naturally. This month [November] we've added the meadow maker 'yellow rattle' flower into our surrounding fields, hoping to encourage more wildflower growth there too. Nice to look at these wildflower videos in the Winter.
Wow that sounds beautiful.
I had a Scott’s lawn that was destroyed in a drought during the summer of 2022, I replanted the Scott’s lawn again it burned again. Last fall I planted a Dutch clover over-seas to my old lawn and I have a verdant, lush carpet of clover. I love it, I like to keep it trimmed and it bounces back beautifully. I have an irrigation system and have not turned it one yet. I live on the coast in the Northeast so it’ll be interesting to see how it handles our summer dry season. So far very impressed. I really love it and I’m happy that I switched .
I don't keep bees but everything I plant is to encourage pollinating insects. I'm going to try overseed my lawn with clover - can't wait to see how it goes.
How’d it go?
@@ang1692 He died.
@@BIuejacket Source: trust me bro
Update
@@BIuejacket ha ha - I'm still alive & kicking! Update is I replaced my grass with wildflower turf and it's going really well. Seen an abundance of new types of insects - even grasshoppers (in an urban environment this is unusual) - and the longer grass / flowers are great at retaining moisture at ground level, so watering isn't an issue, even when very dry. Provides great cover and feeding opportunities for the - literally - hundreds of froglets I have hopping about. In terms of the pollinating insects, I'm absolutely stunned by the numbers that have been attracted to the clover & other wildflowers. Not everyone is in favour of a 'messy' lawn, but I genuinely couldn't care less.
I'm seeding clover this year in my back yard. I know the white is the best. But I'm mixing most white with red also. I've bought a ton of different types of Milkweed for the butterflies, mainly the Monarch. Since their young can only eat milkweed. I'm glad I cam across your video. Beautiful field of clover. Saved and Subbed and liked.
I'm thinking of mostly white with red for health benefits and crimson maybe around the edges instead of a grass lawn
I’m in Winnipeg Canada and I overseeded my small lawn with white clover and a bit of red clover for colour.
I’ve seen all kinds of bees near my yard. So hopefully in a few weeks it will be full of bees.
how has it come in!? i read that red clover only blooms the second year and I was hoping its not true!
WOW! It sure worked well for you. I’m also a beekeeper and will give this a try. Thanks very much.
Love the sound of 🐓
I have white and red clover all Omer my yard too didn’t know it was a good thing to have.
At first I was annoyed with clover always growing in my grass no matter what I do assuming it was harming my grass but now realize its actually helping feed my grass plus attracting pollinators to my vegetable garden and other plants in my garden.. And it is actually edible to us humans which is another plus especially in a survival situation.. Not many people realize it is edible also..
mmm and clover flowers are so delicious!
With Biden’s 20 percent food inflation we will soon all be growing Dutch white clover to grow for food survival and steeping teas.
The bunnies love or too!
I have been beekeeping 5 yrs now.
Been looking for a video like this about flowers for bees.
I have 6 acres to plant for bees. I live in Montana. Mainly dry farming area with about 25-35 inches of rain annually. So going to try te Dutch white clover for the bees.
Also just wanted to say your lawn looks great .
Hi! We love bees and clover fields!
My whole street is like this. ❤️. Love it.
I feel much better after watching your video. I have clover taking over my lawn.
How does clover stand up to foot traffic?
I've left a patch in my garden especially for the bees, they love it
Agreed, the bees are happy which makes me happy.
Nice !! Great idea ,more beautiful than grass attract bees what else do we want !! Cheers from Monterrey, mx
Love it man. Im growing Trifolium macrocephalum clover native to our place
Am planning to keep my clover and use it as my low maintenance yard... also i love the texture underneath my bare feet
How does clover stand up to foot traffic?
Beautiful, and the bees.
wow. really liked the video. thanks
Blessed Clover 🍀
Great video. I am about to overseed my lawn. I am excited to do this.
I started last year to let my yard go to full clover and it is now 50 % clover.
@@ravenbishop5232 so you don't have to rip out the grass lawn? You just overseed & the clover eventually takes over the grass?
@@paulaw418 The part I wanted to be only clover is only clover now. Nothing else grows there. It is thick and on average I foot tall not counting the flower stem and blossoms..
I did it for bees and they are using it a lot.
I used no seeds.
I just didn't mow over any clover if I seen any spots of it, and those few spots were scarce. So over the years it had spread. I will try to upload a video of it soon.
@@ravenbishop5232 a foot tall? I thought the Dutch White Clover was only 4 or 5 inches tall?
I prefer other plants for my bee's . I've found the bee's love squash flowers so I plant a large squash garden for them.
I started over seeding the back of my lawn with red crimson clover. Man, it grows fast. Seeds popped out in like 2-3 days and some that straight rooted in already mass producing. Just started it a month ago, its growing faster than my forget me not flowers.
When did you put seed down? What month and which zone? I am in some 6 and I want to convert my 2 acre PITA lawn to clover.
@@Failedmusician I started late July last year, I'm in zone 10, hot summer, and no snow winter with occasional rain and regular cold Dec sporadic times but overall sunny with zero heat. You're supposed to put Crimson down August / October but it's a yearly Clover in my area, so it's meant to bloom rapidly and you just re seed. In northern areas it behaves like a perennial but in my area behaves like a yearly Clover also more straight and blood red flower. Keep in mind that I'm talking about Crimson Clover, not standard white Dutch, white Dutch here behave like a perennial (yearly with no need to re seed).
@@Failedmusician I planted some White Dutch clover and just ordered some red clover seed, both types are perennial and medium height of around 8-inches. I'm in zone 6b and September/October is a good time as its still warm with plenty of rain to keep it wet.
My lawn is half clover and half dandelion/grass. I want to plant all clover and keep it mowed short. In my videos I show my garden with a short lawn and its great for backyard parties.
That’s great. You are able to provide organic flowers for them.
I'm considering over seeding my lawn with clover, mainly for the reduced maintenance. I know this video is 5 years old but how is it holding up? You mentioned "if you get the right seed, it doesnt grow very high". What seed did you use?
Wow it looks great, at the moment we are looking for something to replace out kykuyu, can we just throw clover seed on to or do we have to get rid of most of the kykuyu?
Loved this video enough that my wife and I came across a plot of land with a small house and bought it. We have 30 acres to use for clover pasture for our beehives. We will plant other things too like linden, red maple, and elm trees to name a few too. But for our clover field it will be a mixture of three types, each filling in approximately 10 acres on three sections. We bought crimson red clover, yellow sweet clover, and Dutch white clover.
If anyone has some insights on those three clovers, we live about 40 minutes or so north of Kansas City Missouri.
To be clear, we will have 10 acres of crimson red clover, 10 acres of yellow sweet clover, and 10 acres of Dutch white clover.
Priairie Moon Nursery has an impressive selection of Midwest native wildflowers, both seeds and plants. www.prairiemoon.com/
Look into goldenrod for your bees also as well as thyme
Some goldenrod was planted and also planting several trees like Linden's, Elms, and fruit trees. Also thinking to plant several Chestnut trees too, the edible kind. Once this is all up and running, the effort will have been worth it. Also the area the plot of land is at is surrounded by lots of trees and some farm land that is doing bean fields this year that I know of. And the farmer was informed of the bee yard.
@@honeyspringshomestead1411 best of luck with your endeavors. Sounds like a beautiful place to rest your head.
I've done the exact same on my front law. There's now masses of tiny clover. I can't wait for next year as it should flower by then. So easy as no need to mow regularly.
How did u decide to oversee clover into your grass instead of getting rid of the grass and only having clover?
@@bholtslander There wasn't a great deal of though applied to be honest.😏 I just threw the clover seed on, trod it in as best as and then watered it for about 14 days. I think getting rid of the grass would have been hard work. Sounds like the clover may do that for me!
I have bad allergies, and was thinking of using this for the lawn. Someone said they're not allergic to clover, and they will be doing it. Right now the lawn is nothing but weeds, so this hopefully could help that too. I like that it can be helpful for the bees, but I want it for the lawn, and hope the bees don't get mad when mowing lol i'll make sure to leave some patches for them.
Did you manage to plant clover? I have a lawn that's all weeds too and want to do the same thing but kinda stuck on how to prepare the ground first.
Can. I plant clover seeds in October for spring planting. Great video. Thank you !
My backyard is full of clover and I love how it looks. Was told they’re actually weeds so I had to come check out UA-cam Unniversity to find out more info. Thanks for the video!
Luvlux I read several times that back in the day, everyone had clover in their grass which made very beautiful lawns. Then when science developed DDT, the big companies attempting to boost sales, started the rumour that clover is a weed that needed to be eradicated - using DDT. Clover is not a weed. Happy gardening
@@janetskene3413 I've read that as well. The clover is gone now. Probably has something to do with the weed killer I put on the lawn. My lawn is still green in many of the areas where it was and we've had some crazy heat this summer. Areas that didn't have it are extremely dry and brown.
@@chere78 No need to use weed killer like roundup etc. Get a sprayer, fill with straight vinegar, squirt of Castile soap and saturate down to the roots then spray on leaves in the morning on a very hot sunny day. They’ll be dead in 2hours, if that. The soap helps the vinegar stick to the leaves & absorb thru roots. To permanently kill a certain spot use a half cup of salt with the vinegar & soap. Careful what u spray it on, it’ll kill everything it touches.
@@chere78 yes, weed-killer kills clover.
Seeded with my first white clover today & gave it a light misting. I have an invasive plant called mulberry weed that my landscaper brought in with a load of mulch several years ago. OMG nothing kills this stuff except Roundup. It doesn’t pop up until May so I’m hoping the clover will crowd it out!
How does clover stand up to foot traffic?
It's great that you're trying to establish white clover as a ground cover to outcompete the invasive mulberry weed. White clover can be an effective, low-maintenance ground cover that also enriches the soil with nitrogen. It can potentially help suppress the growth of mulberry weed, but it's important to keep in mind that invasive species can be quite resilient and may require additional management strategies.
Here are some suggestions to help you control the mulberry weed and support the establishment of white clover:
Regular monitoring: Keep an eye on your garden and promptly remove any mulberry weed seedlings as soon as you spot them. This will help prevent them from becoming established and spreading.
Hand pulling: Remove mulberry weed by hand, ensuring you remove the entire root system to prevent regrowth. Dispose of the plants in a way that they won't spread their seeds, such as bagging and sealing them before discarding.
Mulching: Apply a thick layer of organic mulch (like wood chips or straw) to suppress the germination and growth of mulberry weed seeds. Mulch can also help retain soil moisture, which can benefit your white clover.
Mowing: Keep the white clover mowed to a height of 2-3 inches. This will encourage it to spread laterally and may help prevent the establishment of mulberry weed.
Be patient: It may take some time for the white clover to become established and effectively compete with the mulberry weed. Don't be discouraged if you don't see immediate results.
While using chemical herbicides like Roundup might provide a quicker solution, it's important to consider their potential impact on the environment and non-target plants, including your white clover. By practicing integrated pest management and employing a combination of methods, you can increase your chances of successfully controlling the mulberry weed and fostering a healthy white clover ground cover.
@@TheCloverSculptorthank you for your well informed response I’m trying to learn about this concept myself before I go ahead and try in my yard. Those were helpful hints. Keep spreading your knowledge, people need it
@@MJU682 That's fantastic to hear that you found the information helpful! I'm glad I could provide some useful hints for your gardening endeavors. Best of luck with your plans, and feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or need further assistance. Happy gardening!
I used to mow the lawn, afternoons, or late in the day. Mornings are "rush hour" for the bees, and I don't want to piss them off.
Do u know the best clover type for nitrogen fixation or they are all the same
Thanks for the inspiring video - well done! We have a yard that is just dirt. What would be the steps needed to get clover to grow there?
That’s hard to say without context. I would say check out pfaf.org. It’s a plant database that allows you to search based on lots of different criteria. Find a mix of low-growing grasses, flowers, and legumes based on your context. Focus on natives and diversity whenever possible. Dutch white clover is not native in my context but seems to benefit native insects here.
Nice wideo
Do you just put the clover seed on top of the grass? Or you have you have to break the soil first? I like to know all the details please
I have had pots full of clover with small yellow flowers. And I found out that clovers do not do well alone. There has to be something using the nitrogen it captures at the roots. Without other plants, the clover seems to be choking on the nitrogen it makes and it dies.
Bravo Bravo Bravo. I want exactly that. Can I do overseeding in early spring? Or only before autumn?
it will work in the spring as long as you give it enough water and it doesnt get scorched, but it will work better in fall so those seeds have the whole thaw from winter to spring to develop. I did mine right as the real summer temps rolled around a few weeks ago, now its gonna have to be ignored for a week in a heatwave... oops lol, patience is a virtue i do not have
Very cool. Mead makers like the clover honey. I wonder how the bees would like red clover?
well enough, ive read it doesnt bloom the first year
Thank you for this. I was wondering if I could overseed my lawn with clover instead of pulling the lawn up first
I know this comment is a year old. Ill be doing so this spring. Rather than killing off the grass. Ill be giving it the shortest cut with the lawn mower and then over seed it and see how well it over takes.
@@Liam_Tomhet how did this work out for you? Or is it too soon to tell?
Yes, you can overseed your lawn with clover without pulling up the existing grass first. In fact, adding clover to your lawn can have several benefits, such as improving soil health, providing natural nitrogen fixation, and creating a more drought-tolerant lawn. Here are some steps to help you overseed your lawn with clover:
Choose the right clover variety: White clover (Trifolium repens) is the most commonly used type for lawns, but other types like red clover (Trifolium pratense) or microclover (Trifolium repens var. Pirouette) may also be suitable depending on your location and specific needs.
Mow your existing grass: Before overseeding, mow the existing grass to a height of about 2 inches. This will help the clover seeds make better contact with the soil and receive adequate sunlight.
Aerate your lawn: Aerating your lawn will help to alleviate soil compaction and improve the penetration of water and nutrients. You can rent an aerator from a local garden center or hire a professional to do this.
Prepare the clover seed: Mix the clover seed with some sand or soil to help with even distribution. The recommended seeding rate for white clover is about 2-4 ounces per 1,000 square feet.
Spread the seed: Use a broadcast spreader or your hand to evenly distribute the clover seed over your lawn. Make sure to cover the entire area.
Water the lawn: After seeding, water the lawn gently and consistently for the first few weeks to help with germination. Keep the soil moist but not overly saturated.
Monitor and maintain: As the clover begins to grow, continue to monitor and maintain your lawn. Mow as needed, but try to keep the grass height between 3 and 4 inches to give the clover a chance to establish itself. Over time, the clover should spread and become a more prominent part of your lawn.
Keep in mind that clover may not be suitable for every lawn, especially if you have allergies or pets sensitive to clover. However, for many people, overseeding with clover can create a more sustainable, low-maintenance lawn that stays green longer and requires less watering and fertilizing.
My “lawn” is clover, wild violets and grass. I never water or fertilize it. When I mow I bag the cuttings and put them in my garden and flower beds. I don’t have to fertilize there either!
whenever i heare criminal london rhyming slang i mutter "The bees knees"
Did you seed over the top of your existing lawn? Did you do any preparation before putting down the seed?
I just hand-spread seed over my existing lawn.
When is the best time to show it? I live in southern KY, is it too late in the year already? Really neat, I'm not a bee keeper but I understand the importance of bees and want to help support the their survival.
How invasive is it with flower beds? Constantly weeding?
I'm thinking seriously about planting a clover lawn next year for low maintenance purposes, but I'm concerned about something. My next door neighbor has a beautiful lawn and I'm wondering if my clover might cross the property line and start interfering with her law? If I put in a small concrete barrier between our yards will that stop the crossover?
Consider planting a less aggressive clover variety that is less likely to spread, such as microclover (Trifolium repens var. Pirouette), which has a slower growth habit and produces fewer seeds.
How many sq ft of lawn did you seed in total, and how many bees do you have? Do the bees need more food, or is the clover enough for them? Impressive.
I have two trees that block almost all direct sunlight. Can clover tolerate very high shade? Or perhaps in that scenario, it might be good to lightly overseed on a regular basis.
That probably depends on your latitude. It is tolerant of some shade. I would say it’s worth a shot.
At my workplace, clover grows on a part of the lawn that only gets a couple of hours of sun a day. For the rest of the day, huge sequoia trees keep the area in full shade and it still grows prolifically! I think it's worth a shot.
How often should i mow the clover?… i think less mowing is good for the clover right?
Also, should i give the clover lime in the fall?
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Hi Love this!! Did the chickens eat the seeds? Which seeds did you use! We have bees and chickens too!
I really want to try this down by my garden cuz I can’t mow down there very well. But my husband is very allergic to bees. But he’s never by the garden. So they stay down by the garden or the clover? Or will the bees end up all over the yard snd by the house too. We live rural on a farm so I don’t want to create a hazard for him. But it’s important to pollinate too.
I have heard that a 6 foot fence can at least get them flying above head level, and keep their resources (flowers, water and shade, primo-hive-realistate) as far from places he goes as you can. We get lots of wasps searching in the grass and (rarely, thank god) near our noses mouths for water, theyre here anyway so having a pie dish in the shade with a little water keeps them from needing to come near us or guard resources
I live in Michigan and want to add clover to my lawn. What is the best time to plant the clover, fall or spring?
Great video and very informative, thank you!
The best time to plant clover in Michigan is during spring, typically between mid-April and mid-May. This allows the clover to take advantage of the warmer temperatures and ample rainfall during this period, which encourages faster germination and growth. Planting in the spring also gives the clover enough time to establish itself before the hot summer months and the cold winter season.
You can also plant clover in the fall, around late August to early September, but keep in mind that fall-planted clover may not establish as well or as quickly as spring-planted clover due to shorter daylight hours and cooler temperatures. However, if you have well-draining soil and the weather is favorable, fall planting can still be successful.
What's your ideal for medicinal use?
Do you have to get rid of the grass then plant or will it take over the grass I hate cutting grass
What happens if you don't mow at all? I've been thinking about clover as a no mow lawn idea.
I'm assuming you're asking about height. The grass is still there and will grow pretty tall if not mowed. There are a variety of white clovers that all grow to different heights. I've never seen dutch white (the clover I used) get over about 8 inches tall here in central Kansas.
There is clover seed that a local seed provider calls subterranean clover that forms a dense low-growing mat. I have no experience with it but I know it exists.
How far from your bees is your clover? I planted some last year and they hardly touched it.
Hi there, I'm in East Tennessee and I have about a half acre of yard that is of a new build home so the grass is just whatever Bermuda grows in the area. The builder just threw out rye and put down straw when we bought the home last November. I'm getting ready to power rake the entire yard and for fall overseeding have bought Fescue Kentucky 31 but I also bought about half as much Dutch White Clover seed. I got advice that to not upset my neighbor to keep the clover seed about 10 feet from where her yard starts, but I since read an article that this clover is listed as very invasive. At a ratio of 2 to 1 fescue to clover seed, do you think there will be a problem with clover taking over the neighbors yard? Secondly, I was going to pre-germinate the clover seed. Any issues with any of this?
It's great that you're considering the potential impact of your seeding choices on your neighbor's yard. In your case, with a 2 to 1 ratio of Fescue Kentucky 31 to Dutch White Clover, it is possible for the clover to spread to your neighbor's yard over time, especially if it finds the conditions there favorable. However, keeping a 10-foot buffer between your yard and your neighbor's may help minimize the risk of the clover spreading aggressively.
Dutch White Clover is a creeping perennial and can spread through stolons (above-ground stems). Although it can be invasive, it is also considered beneficial in many ways. It can fix nitrogen, provide natural weed control, and create a habitat for pollinators like bees. That being said, it is still essential to be mindful of its potential to spread.
Pre-germinating the clover seed is a good idea, as it can help increase the germination rate and lead to quicker establishment. To pre-germinate the seeds, mix them with a damp (not soaking wet) medium like peat moss or sand, and keep them in a cool, dark place for a few days until you notice tiny sprouts. Once the seeds have sprouted, you can spread them across the yard, being careful not to overcrowd the area.
To further reduce the risk of clover spreading to your neighbor's yard, you may want to consider:
Regular mowing: This can help control the growth and spreading of clover by preventing it from setting seeds. Mow at a height appropriate for your grass species to maintain healthy turf that can compete with clover.
Border control: Installing a barrier, like landscape edging, along the property line may help prevent the clover from spreading through its stolons.
Communication: Talk to your neighbor about your plans, and let them know you are taking precautions to minimize the risk of clover spreading to their yard. They might appreciate your consideration and be more understanding if some clover does spread over time.
Overall, it's essential to monitor the growth of the clover and take any necessary actions to manage it responsibly.
hi how much do i water it when initially sowing?
What kind of clover is it I know Dutch white clover but when you order it what do you ask for
I’ve got a backyard neighbor and side neighbor with adjacent lawns. I’m afraid the clover will creep into their lawn and they’ll get upset. Will it spread that prolifically into their yard?
What type of bees do these attract? I was playing softball yesterday and I saw all these bees in the outfield because the grass had the Dutch White clovers. But I don't think these were honey bees. Any help?
Other bees are just as helpful to have around!
Is it ok if a car drives over it .. ? Does it have resistance or is it better kept as a lawn
That better than Jumbo Ladino Clover?
Do you get rid of the grass before you plant
Where are you located ? I live in Florida and would love this if it can take the heat.What brand, where was it bought, is there a video showing how you seeded ?
I live in central Kansas. I just overseeded by hand and I think the seed came from outsidepride.com
How much are 50 lb frost blanket bags/bundles?
Have you tried that in stead of coffee..?
Thanks..Clover and Moss lawns need too happen..!
How long does it take for flowering to appear ?
Wow soo many oksigen you get bro
I seeded some late spring here in NC this year. Then we ended up in a drought, and water restrictions, so not all of it survived. If I seed again in late summer early fall, how will it do over winter? We get snow occasionally, average 2 or 3 inches a winter. Temps drop in the 20s some nights. Does it go dormant in the winter?
Thats the best time to do it, clover would naturally seed itself then!
We have 100 degree summers and 8 degree winters with a few feet of snow and the clover survives every year.
some stuff seems to need to freeze or at least go through a full four seasons in order to survive, but thats neither here nor there, point is, hell yeah, seed in the fall! i would do that with everything, and whatever doesnt survive wasnt meant to make it anyway haha.
We also have mint and aliums (decorative flowers, chives, green onions n such) that all come back every year if youre looking for more ideas. Poppies arent perrennial, but will reseed themselves in the fall. kalanchoes comes back at the roots, and i mention all of these also because they make TONS of flowers and the bees go crazy!
Look up your average first frost date. Look back 6-8 weeks, that’s the amount of approximate growth you’ll want from the plants to survive winter.
Think microclimate.
@@shanleyshoupe7873 Hey I just watched a video where a farmer showed the difference in clover planted in the fall and that planted in the spring. It was way better if planted in the fall thicker and more flowers. He had pictures of them side by side.
Hey bud would love to find a follow up on how the Cloverlawn is doing I’m attempting to do the same thing here I’m in Florida climate zone 9B worried about too much heat killing off my Dutch white clover I have a Bee Business
My context is definitely way different than yours. I can say that white clover goes dormant in high heat conditions. Mine is often dormant mid-to-late summer. My recommendation would be to do some observing close to where you live. If you see clover doing well near you, try it. If not, figure out some other low-growing, nectar-producing, preferably native (which white clover is not) flower species to seed. Also, diversity is good, so have fun and try more than one thing.
These flowers grew naturally throughout New Orleans.
Is the white bloom the seeds ? If I cut the white flower off and throw them on a bare spot will clover grow there ?
wait for the flowers to turn brown on the plant, thats how you know its been pollinated. then you can cut them and dry them to mature the seed, then its ready to go. if the bare patch is near existing clover, I wouldnt fuss, itll be full next year
Would you recommend removing the existing turf grass before seeding?
I overseeded my existing lawn. I wouldn't necessarily recommend only clover.
I've heard that clover discourages weeds. True??
How many lb of honey can make in 1 acre of white clover ?
How does it hold up to kids running and playing on it?
Fantastic! Question, did you seed it with chickens in place or did you separate them? Toying with roping off our chickens or not. Thanks.
I did not separate the chickens. It would depend on how many you have in a given area. Chickens do like clover.
@@newbuzzfarm2441 tried an area. Indeed, they do! Fencing off the area for now.
I love the clover we have in our yard. I never seeded it but it has really spread out nicely in my front yard. Does it spread naturally, or did someone come and plant that stuff all over my front yard?
It does spread if conditions are favorable.
Deer can spread it also I have some in my yard also
But going to overseer this year for bees.
How does clover stand up to foot traffic? How often do you mow it compared to grass? How high will it grow if not mowed?
@@BillGrates1 it holds up fine to my sons power wheels. It doesn’t grow too high but everything else does so I mow it at around 3-4”.
@@MCRideout how much mowing does it require compared to grass?
Is this something I could do in England? I would absolutely love to get rid of my grass. We have two big dogs too...and shade half the day...so not much going for us really 😂
Great video! Where did you buy the seed?
I got mine at a local pet store, look for something like $5 a pound
Where did you get your clover seed from?
We have just put bees on 10 acres of mostly mesquite and huisache, pretty dry the past couple of years. I'm planning on planting clover for the Spring. But would like other crops to rotate in.
Do you have other crops planted for the bees to sustain them during Summer, Fall, and Winter?
Bees use their honey stores when there are little to no flowers like fall and winter so dont worry! and if you live somewhere thats warm enough for them to need flowers year round, the flowers will likely be able to bloom multiple seasons/multiple times a season. I was panicking about it this spring! Many trees are reaching the end of their lives in my neighborhood and in my panic I forgot that it can all operate itself without me trying to fiddle with it. I see clover flower often here spring summer and fall, none in the winter because of lots of snow and deep cold. the honey thee bees dehydrated and stored from the nectar doesnt freeze, and they store more than enough to survive winter (given that they have made enough and none has been taken from the hive in it first year established)
@@shanleyshoupe7873 thanks for the reminder. Since posting this I mowed a lot of the tall grass, planted an acre of wildflowers and 3/4 acre of sunflowers. Then nature took over and the whole property has exploded in a variety of wildflowers throughout the year. I was surprised to see the same flowers popping up far from where I planted. It seems I wasted my time and money on the fields I planted.
@@PKBees @Paul Hamilton they may have spread from the plants you bought, and at least buying some helped the area fill out quicker! Buying plants is such a crapshoot I started just asking people for pieces their healthy plants. Im happy to hear your bee garden is doing well, thats so awesome!! Did your sunflowers come up? I think I accidentally trained the squirrels to steal mine LOL!
@@shanleyshoupe7873 yes, the sunflowers came up. They were just starting to bloom when we got hit with heavy rains. The bees could enjoy them but our property was flooded for about six weeks. Today, all of the sunflowers are seeded out and we’ve got thick grass taller than the medium sized sunflowers. I haven’t mowed it down yet because we also have a lot of horsemint/bee balm hiding in the grass.
@@PKBees Wow! Very cool!
I live in Seattle area. I want to help the bees, and this is a great way to do so, wo having to mow or let my grass die and be ugly. Is it too late to do this year?? and I just toss seeds in existing grass?? from comments I am under impression I can just spread the seeds thickly?? and if so then do I water for awhile?
I planted in early fall, but I live in central Kansas so our climate is quite different. I would think you could plant in fall as well but you may want to check with a local resource. I just overseeded my lawn with no preparation and had great germination.
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I am in Everett and have had a lot of sucess with chamomile lawns around here and in Kent. I just looked up the clover planting season and you are right on time for this year!
www.seedland.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=Seedland&Category_Code=LAWN-DUTCH
Rema Zeldagirl i have not delt with this seed company, just used them for planting data.
Im in washington, used to live near the seattle area! they are fine to start now, but dont let the top inch of soil dry out. This should be pretty easy if you have existing grass, along with the dew, humidity, and a normal amount of sun. it doesnt sprout until its watered, and you may have to water a bit extra just to make sure things are staying hydrated (not wet/saturated), but probably not more than twice a week for a month
Wow, this is _exactly_ what I want in my front and backyard! Screw that bs high maintenance must-mow grass that does nothing. I want to choke it out with clover.
How do you overseed? Do you just grab a handful of commercial clover seed and throw it on the ground it liberally?
I also want to diversify native plants along with clover for maximum good bugs (hopefully) and wildlife. For example, I want to plant thistleweed for monarch and lavender. Should I make separate flower bed for each or can I mix-and-match all three (or more) close to each other?
Help, please!
I over-seeded by hand in the fall but you would get more even coverage with a spreader. The clover does not tolerate extreme cold or drought well so you can end up with bare spots, at least seasonally, if you deal with either one of these conditions. Let me know how things work out.
So far, with that much bees, no unfortunate stings on yourself/family/friends/pets?
I tell my children to wear shoes outside, especially if they're in the clover. They don't always listen and we've had a couple stings, but they're not allergic so it's not a big deal. If you have anyone in your family that is allergic I would definitely caution them to wear shoes or avoid the clover. The stings I have seen have always been on the bottoms of feet, leading me to believe the bee was being crushed when it stung.
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what is the best fertilizer to apply on a clover-grass blend lawn?
Clover is a nitrogen fixer so it will drastically reduce any nitrogen requirements. I don't apply fertilizer but I also have chickens free-ranging at the moment so they are always applying manure.
What happened to all the grass? Does overseeding help the clover take over the lawn without removing the grass first?
The clover out-competed the grass in some areas. I imagine there are quite a few variables involved here. Seeding rate, clover variety, the type of grass you're overseeding into, the weather, etc.
Will this outcompete grass?
So if I plant this I won’t have any grass? I love pretty green grass though... 😭
It can out-compete grass and at least thin it, depending on grass type and local conditions.
Do you have any idea how many pounds of white clover seed you would need for about 1 acre to do what you’re talking about?
That would really depend on you goals. Most companies are giving you an application rate based on providing full cover on prepared soil. If you’re overseeding and still want healthy grass the rate would be lower.
How does it hold up with dogs ? TY
So it looks like the clover replaced the grass that was there?
How many pounds per acre did you seed in the fall?
When you mow it, how long does it take for the flowers to come back?
Matthew Medeiros I try to not cut the white clover until the flowers have a chance to mature. The guy who cuts my lawn mows way too soon, with the blade too low to the ground - which cuts the hearts out of the grass and the clover - which only makes for a scant lawn.
It grows lovely and thick when it's not mown very often. Hope this helps and you have better luck. Clover in the lawn is gorgeous - a real favourite!
About 3 weeks
How high or low do you mow it? I want to establish a clover lawn as well
When is safe to trim it, without killing the bees? Thanks
Does clover need to be sowed in fall, or can it grow in planted in early spring just when it starts warming up?
There’s a YT video of some one comparing best planting time for red clover. He found the best time is fall vs spring. It looks amazing. Beautiful red field carpet. That might help you in deciding. It’s a night & day difference. I’ll be planting red on my side yard this year. Hoping the bees will have something to feed on in early spring. Good luck & all the best
either is okay, i [lanted some this spring and it filled every bare and thin spot, then i seeded some more a couple weeks ago, expectations are low but i can update! I plan to seed in fall as well because its better, nut you will get results either way
When do you mow to avoid killing bees?