[greengiant]

Hi all,

I want to sow a new grass lawn to replace the current one that virtually consists of a carpet of clover (smells lovely when it flowers but I prefer the look of grass). I was told to first put down Gouldings Weed and Feed Moss Killer to get rid of the clover before rotovating and sowing. Is this the right way to go about it? Will the Gouldings stuff work (doesn't mention any about killing clover on the packet)? Advice appreciated, thanks.

[greengiant]

Sorry, the correct name of the product is Gouldings Lawnfeed, Weed and Mosskiller.

[michael brenock]

clover is natures way of providing nitrogen feed for plants including grass. Where there is a plentiful supply of Nitrogen in the soil already or is artificially supplied then clover will not survive. keep adding nitrogen (lawn fertiliser) to suppress clover. Clover likes a well drained lightish soil.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

[greengiant]

Thanks Michael.