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Clover and Yellowing in Centipede/St. Augustine Lawn: Stop the Weed & Feed

Chris in Savannah: monthly weed & feed since Feb, clover persists, yellowing. Problem: weed component applied monthly = plant killer stress. Identify "clover" (take sample to extension). Stop chemicals. Soil test. Centipede/St. Augustine sensitive to 2,4-D.

Less is more. Diagnose before treat.

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