Cooperative Extension: Garden and Yard

Is there a lawn weed killer that would be safe for the clover growing in my grass?

Question:

I wanted to get a lawn weed killer that would be safe for the clover growing in my grass…any recommendations? 

Answer:

Unfortunately, there aren’t great chemical options for weed control in turfgrass that will leave clover unaffected. Most lawn pesticides are targeted at broad-leaved plants, while leaving grasses unaffected. Because closer is a broad-leaf, it would be affected, as well.

Please check out our UMaine Cooperative Extension homepage on Lawns for more information on establishing and maintaining healthy lawns here in our state.