Micro Clover
Micro Clover: Green, Clean, and Pet Approved.
Micro Clover is the perfect solution for pet owners, as it’s immune to pet urine and highly disease-resistant, ensuring a healthy, green lawn with minimal care.
This patented miniature version of Dutch White Clover, known for its tiny, non-clumping leaves, creates a more manicured lawn that thrives in drought conditions.
Beyond its water efficiency, Micro Clover crowds out many weeds, discourages pests (including white grubs), and reduces water bills with its deep roots.
It also pairs well with subsurface irrigation, making it an eco-friendly, low-maintenance choice for your lawn.
Immune to Pet Urine
Fights Off Disease, Weeds, and Pests
Stays Green Year Round - Even in Full Sun
Adapts to Temps from 25°-120°F!
Far Less Mowing and Maintenance
Uses 30-40% Less Water Than Grass
Safe for Kids and Pets
Grows 2"-4" High
Blooms Small White Flowers (Can be Mowed)
Micro Clover Gallery
Explore our latest Micro Clover projects in Las Vegas and see how this resilient, low-maintenance ground cover thrives in the local climate. Perfect for water-wise landscaping, Micro Clover offers a lush, green look year-round while resisting pests, weeds, and pet urine. Its drought-tolerant nature makes it ideal for the desert, providing a beautiful, eco-friendly lawn with minimal upkeep.
Micro Clover Support Guide
Micro Clover Care and Maintenance
Micro Clover should be watered on a regular basis to stay moist but not overwatered. Underwatering or overwatering are the most common causes of any Micro Clover stress.
Underwatering will cause the plants to wilt and brown off.
Overwatering can cause the plants to suffer from root rot.
Because no location has the same sun exposure, irrigation layout, shade, etc., it is very difficult to give exact irrigation time instructions. Your goal is to keep the plants damp, but not soggy. Micro Clover is relatively pest and disease-free. If you notice damage from grubs or flea beetles, the Micro Clover can be sprayed with a product called Mallet, or its comparable chemicals. Follow the directions on the label.
Micro Clover requires minimal mowing, typically around 6-10 times per year. For a more polished look, it can be trimmed with a standard rotary mower.
Micro Clover produces its own nitrogen, which means, in addition to being immune to pet urine, it typically requires less fertilizer and maintenance to thrive. Do NOT use any broadleaf weed killers on this product.
Disease
Microclover is generally resistant to disease, but it can be susceptible to southern blight in hot, moist climates with high humidity and warm night temperatures.
Consequently, during the Vegas monsoon season (late June to mid-September) you’ll want to mow it more regularly to allow wind to reduce the humidity of the area.
You should also monitor watering more closely to ensure it has enough water to stay healthy but isn’t wet enough to invite southern blight. If you do manage to get blight in your Microclover (or if you just want to ensure prevention), you can treat your lawn with fungicides that target blight. Follow the instructions on the packaging for application times, quantities, methods, etc.
Pick up mower clippings. Material left on the clover can cause suffocation and lead to brown areas where the clover has to recover
Planting Instructions
- Spray and remove the existing grass with a grass killer.
- Install a subsurface irrigation system (e.g., Netafim) with 6″ spacing between plants or use 12″ spacing with a triangular pattern.
- Water long enough to ensure that pools from each emitter overlap, providing adequate moisture to all plugs.
- If using Micro-Clover in flats, cut into 2″-3″ squares and plant similarly to plugs.
- Water daily to keep the soil moist and consider adding 15-15-15 or 16-20-0 fertilizer for root growth.
- Apply pre-emergent weed killer after planting to prevent weed growth.
- We’re here to assist you and your landscaper throughout the process!
How to Plant Micro Clover
Planting Micro Clover Plugs
To plant Micro Clover successfully, begin by loosening the soil and clearing it of any weeds, ensuring it is ready for shallow root growth.
Install a subsurface irrigation system (6″-12″ on center), which conserves water by delivering it directly to the roots. If planting from plugs, space each plant 6″-12″ apart. The closer together you plant, the faster the plugs will fill in.
Be sure each plug is positioned next to the emitter.
Water regularly, maintaining consistent moisture, and adjust as needed for even growth.
Micro Clover generally takes 2–4 months to fully knit together, and it only requires mowing 6–10 times a year.
Planting Micro Clover in Sod Form
Micro Clover can also be laid as sod for an instant lawn.
Use subsurface irrigation alongside overhead watering for the first 2-3 weeks. During this time, water daily through the subsurface system and supplement with overhead watering 1-2 times per day, adjusting based on seasonal needs.
In the third week, reduce overhead watering to once daily for 3-4 days.
After this initial period, subsurface irrigation alone will maintain the lawn, providing efficient and sustainable hydration for your Micro Clover sod.
Micro Clover FAQ
What is Micro Clover?
Micro Clover (Trifolium repens var. pirouette) is a miniature form of traditional clover, known for its smaller leaves and non-clumping growth habit. It’s used as an eco-friendly lawn alternative that requires less water, fertilizer, and maintenance.
How Much Water Does Micro Clover Need?
Micro Clover requires regular watering but should not be overwatered. The soil should remain damp, but not soggy. It’s essential to adjust watering based on your specific environment to avoid root rot or stress.
How Does Micro Clover Handle Foot Traffic?
Micro Clover can tolerate light to moderate foot traffic, making it ideal for small lawns and areas with occasional pedestrian use. However, it isn’t as durable as some grasses in heavy traffic zones.
How Does Pet Urine Affect Micro Clover?
Micro Clover is immune to pet urine, making it an excellent choice for pet owners seeking a low-maintenance lawn that stays lush and green, even with regular pet use.
How often should Micro Clover be mowed?
Micro Clover only needs to be mowed 6-10 times a year. For a well-groomed appearance, a regular rotary mower can be used.
How Much Water Does Micro Clover Need?
Micro Clover requires regular watering but should not be overwatered. The soil should remain damp, but not soggy. It’s essential to adjust watering based on your specific environment to avoid root rot or stress.
Micro Clover requires about 30-40% less water than traditional grass and stays green all year round.
Speak with a Ground Cover Guru.
Meet Jared, our Sales and Service Manager and ground cover guru at Valley Sod! For eight years, Jared has been personally managing accounts, quoting jobs, and giving helpful advice on sod and Micro Clover.
If you’re wondering if Micro Clover is the best option for your home or business, Jared is happy to provide expert advice.
Place an Order and Schedule Your Delivery
Place your order by phone at our Las Vegas office, Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST
For next-day delivery, orders must be placed by 11:00 AM.
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Valley Sod Office
3725 W. Teco Avenue, Suite 9
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
