Clover All Over

Sowing with Clover All Over – 100% Clover Seed

1. Dig the soil to a depth of 20-25 cm.
2. Remove weeds by hand or with a weed killer.
3. Add topsoil if there are dips in the area or if it's uneven.
4. Rake the area to create a level seedbed.
5. Let the seedbed sit for 10-14 days to encourage weed growth, then remove any weeds by hand.
6. Sow the seed at a rate of 10g per m² using a seed spreader or by hand.
7. Rake the seed into the soil.
8. Firm the soil by foot or with a roller to enhance seed-to-soil contact.
9. Water the freshly sown seed thoroughly.

Clover germinates and grows best when sown 5-10mm beneath the soil surface. A helpful guideline is to cover the seed with soil equivalent to the thickness of three stacked £1 coins.

Read our full guide - How to sow 100% clover

How to Overseed an Existing Lawn with Clover All Over

1. Remove any dead grass, weeds, or moss by scarifying or raking the area.
2. Rake the area enough to loosen the soil.
3. Let the seedbed sit for 10-14 days to encourage weed growth, then remove any weeds by hand.
4. Sow the seed at a rate of 5g per m² using a seed spreader or by hand.
5. Rake the seed into the soil.
6. Firm the soil by foot or with a roller to enhance seed-to-soil contact.
7. Water the freshly sown seed thoroughly.

Learn more with our guide - How to overseed a lawn with clover.

Aftercare:

• Continue to water the sown area deeply and daily for the next six weeks until the clover is established; avoid watering if there is prolonged rainfall.
• Once the clover has germinated, it needs watering to prevent drying out and keep it green.
• Your clover will not need to be mowed as regularly as a traditional lawn. Mow as required to keep an even look and control blossoming if preferred.
• Clover does not require any fertiliser as it is self-feeding, and adding fertiliser can damage its growth.