It is possible to dig up and transplant almost any plant, the key to success is avoiding "shock".shock can occur from a number of reasons. The most basic explanation is that you are changing the plants original enviroment, and this cause stress to the plants cells and root structure. The best way to transplant a patch of clovers would be to use a knife or shovel and cut a 4-6 inch square around your target, taking the surrounds clovers as well, I have done this for my tortoise's home, as he eats clovers on occasion, be sure to use a container of a suitable size, and water the soil after transplant, in addition, you may need to use a few pinches(very small pinches) of plant food with the water(be sure to fully mix) but do not use to much, this will kill the plant.if you want to isolate the clover within the cut patch, try using a small open ended, transparent tube of glass or other suitable material, such as a (very large) pen or marked, do not cover the plant completely, this will cut of air and kill it as well.
