MicroClover Transformation: Before & After

Here's a real look at how a patchy, thin lawn can transform into a dense, vibrant MicroClover lawn.

When to Plant MicroClover

MicroClover thrives in cool temperatures, making spring and fall the best planting windows.

• Spring: Sow up to 2 weeks before your last frost date.
• Fall: Plant at least 8 weeks before the first frost so roots establish before winter.
• Avoid planting during peak summer heat.

Soil Preparation

For new MicroClover lawns:

• Remove existing vegetation completely.
• Use rototilling, hand tools, or solarization.
• Level and smooth soil after clearing.

For overseeding into existing grass:

• Mow the lawn down to 2–3 inches and remove clippings.
• Rake aggressively to remove thatch and open up soil.
• Create visible soil patches where clover seed can establish.

Sowing MicroClover Seeds

Broadcast seeds evenly using the recommended coverage rate.

• Rake lightly or press seeds to ensure soil contact.
• Do not bury seeds deeply — shallow is best.
• Reserve 10–15% seed to repair thin spots later.

Watering & Establishment

MicroClover germinates best in evenly moist soil.

• Water regularly so soil stays moist but not soggy.
• Do not allow the seedbed to dry out during the first weeks.

Once established, MicroClover becomes drought-tolerant and typically needs minimal supplemental irrigation.

Maintenance – No Fertilizer Needed

MicroClover naturally fixes nitrogen and generally requires no fertilizer.

• Avoid all herbicides — they will damage or kill clover.
• MicroClover stays green spring through fall, then browns during winter dormancy.

Minimal Mowing

Mowing encourages the tight, miniature-leaf MicroClover look most people want.

• Mow weekly at first to shape the lawn.
• Once established, mowing can be reduced to once per month.
• Unmowed areas will grow taller with larger leaves.

Seeding Rates & Mix Ratios

Use the following coverage rates to achieve the best results:

MicroClover Alone (Prepared Soil)

• ¼ lb → 250 sq ft
• ½ lb → 500 sq ft
• 1 lb → 1,000 sq ft
• 5 lb → 5,000 sq ft
• 10 lb → 10,000 sq ft
• 25 lb → 25,000 sq ft
• 50 lb → 50,000 sq ft

Overseeding Into Existing Turf

Use 10% of the pure MicroClover rate.

• Mow short and aerate first for better seed-to-soil contact.
• Water consistently until established.

Starting a Clover + Grass Lawn

Use a 5% MicroClover / 95% grass seed blend.

• 5 lb grass + 1 lb clover
• 10 lb grass + ½ lb clover
• 25 lb grass + 5 lb clover
• 50 lb grass + 10 lb clover

Standard Clover + Grass Mix

Use 15–20% clover and 80–85% grass.

• 5 lb grass + 1 lb clover
• 10 lb grass + 2 lb clover
• 25 lb grass + 5 lb clover
• 50 lb grass + 10 lb clover

About Our Pelleted MicroClover Seeds

Our MicroClover is pelleted to make seeds rounder, heavier, and more uniform — improving flow through spreaders and creating more even coverage.

• Improves spreader performance
• Reduces clumping
• Creates smoother, more uniform lawns