Q.Clover Growing Through Cotoneaster
I have a large excavated area, which has been planted out in cotoneaster to stabilise it. It has been invaded by white clover, which I cannot spray, as I do not want to kill the cotoneaster. Please, any suggestions how to eradicate the clover? Hand-pulling is not an option. Thank you.
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
It would seem that the only, viable, option will be mulching! Heavy mulching can smother the clover, but do be careful about watering. Mulching will increase the time it takes the soil to dry out, so make sure that you compensate for this fact.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/getting-rid-white-clover.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/best-mulch-for-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/using-inorganic-mulch-in-gardens.htm
Another option is to leave the clover. They will keep the Cotoneaster well fed with nitrogen, while keeping all other weeds away.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/cover-crops-for-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/living-mulch-ground-cover.htm
