I over-seeded my lawn with white clover. My question is about mowing it. At what height should I mow? Secondly, whenever I mow, the mower housing gets a build up of cut clover and if I don't scrape it clean, it molds and smells. I'm happy with my lawn except for the messy clean up I need to attend to each time. Any other info on care of the white clover will be appreciated.
Typically, white clover lawns do not require any mowing, as it does not get too tall. This article will help with growing this type of lawn: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/white-clover/grow-a-white-clover-lawn.htm
How do I get rid of clover and what is lacking in the soil?
Clover typically grows in areas with low nitrogen levels. As for getting rid of it, this article should be of some help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/getting-rid-white-clover.htm
I would like to plant some nitrogen fixing plants, such as clover and goumi bushes, near my fruit trees, but I'm concerned about developing too much nitrogen in the soil. How do I prevent this? How do I know when there's too much nitrogen? How do I know when there's too little?
The only way to know for sure is to have the soil tested, which will let you know the amounts of nutrients you have or are lacking. Generally, too much nitrogen will result in leaf yellowing or little to no flower or fuit production. For more information on nitrogen, these articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/understanding-nitrogen-requirements-for-plants.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/too-much-nitrogen-soil.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/nitrogen-nodules-and-nitrogen-fixing-plants.htm
I am a newbie gardener so if this is a dumb question, don't laugh too hard. Is there any reason I can't use clover as a ground cover in my garden? I spend hours pulling it, but it's actually quite pretty. This garden consists mainly of bulbs, roses and shrubs. Thanks!
Not a dumb question at all. Actually, many people choose to grow clover in their yards. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/white-clover/grow-a-white-clover-lawn.htm
Came across a 3-leaf clover with white edges when pulling weeds. Does this have a name?
I have not been able to find any clover variety that has a white edges. It must be a natural occurring variation in your clover.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/getting-rid-white-clover.htm
Droughts have just hit in a white clover lawn this spring and now we are on severe water restriction. I have no grass. Will the clover survive if I don't water it for a few weeks? We have been down to being able to water our lawns once a week and now we aren't able to water a lawn at all. I've seen the leaves shrink and get "crispy". Will they bounce back once the rains come back?
White clover is very resilient and indeed is almost impossible to get rid of. Your clover should have no trouble in surviving!
What can I do now to get rid of Japanese clover in centipede grass lawn? I live in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Here is a link with information and some techniques to try.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-lespedeza-clover.htm