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White Clover

	White Clover

	About White Clover:
	White Clover is found throughout the United States and is considered a perennial weed; its growing season is from March through December. The root system is shallow and has runners that drop roots at the nodes along the stem. White Clover looks like the picture above. It really likes moist and malnourished soil.
	How to control White Clover:
	There are lots of different solutions for White Clover. You can find many 2-4-d based chemicals in liquid or granular form. If you want to try an organic method, here are a couple ideas: Apply a high nitrogen fertilizer and water it in real well. Cut the water down so the soil has time to dry out some. There are some organic herbicides on the market but they are non-selective; meaning they will kill any plant they come in contact with.
	How to prevent White Clover:
	One great way to prevent White Clover from coming into your lawn is by applying a Pre-emergent twice a year. You can find two different types of pre-emergent on the market. You can choose an organic, which is corn glutton, or a synthetic pre-emergent.
	When using any chemical make sure you follow the manufactures directions specified on the product label.