Mow the lawn at the proper height for your grass type
Water deeply but infrequently
Improve soil drainage
Test the soil and correct low nitrogen
Apply a nitrogen-rich lawn fertilizer
Hand-pull small clover patches, removing roots
Spot-treat clover with a selective broadleaf herbicide labeled for lawns
Reapply herbicide as directed on the label
Overseed thin areas with healthy grass seed
Aerate compacted soil
Keep the lawn dense to crowd out clover
Avoid overwatering and overfertilizing with phosphorus
Reseed bare spots quickly
Maintain regular lawn care to prevent regrowth