Planting Clover: Timing, Location, and Preparation Tips for a Lush Lawn. This video is about planting clover as a lawn alternative to grass. It explains the best timing for planting clover is in spring or summer, and in warmer areas, it can be planted in September and October, but six weeks before the first frost. The location should be sunny, and four to six hours of sunlight are required per day. There are different types of clover available, including Dutch White, Microclover, and Red clover, with the former two being popular for lawns. To prepare the soil for planting, it's important to till or rake the soil and amend it by adding sand, lime, peat moss, or sawdust depending on the soil's pH. Watering the tilled area daily helps remove latent weeds and vegetation. Before planting, remove any weeds that have sprouted up. Clover seeds are small and lightweight, so mixing them with sand, soil, or sawdust will help spread them evenly. A seed spreader can be used to spread the seeds and a rake to gently mix them into the top layer of soil.
