![]() A recent study in the United States found that 147 homeowners who quit bagging their clippings saved an average of 35 minutes per mowing. When grass clippings are allowed to decay naturally on the lawn, they release valuable nutrients, add water-saving mulch and encourage natural soil aeration by earthworms. ![]() Especially do this to bring air into matted, smelly piles. Tip #3: If your bin is stuffed full of grass clippings, turn the pile (use a compost aerator tool) every few days for very fast results. Tip #2: Let grass clippings dry out for a couple of days before composting. Always put a thick layer of course brown material at bottom of bin for aeration. Tip #1: Compost in thin layers, intermixed in a 2-to-1 ratio with "brown" materials such as dry leaves or plant debris (saving/bagging Fall's leaves is perfect for Spring/Summer grass composting). Follow these tips for composting this valuable "green", thereby minimizing odor and matting, and increasing quick decomposition: Grass clippings, being mostly water and very rich in nitrogen, are problematic in compost bins because they tend to compact, increasing the chance of becoming soggy and emitting a strong ammonia-like odor. Make sure you follow the proper lawn care schedule for your type of turfgrass.During the driest period of summer, lawns require at least one inch of water every five to six days. This opens up the soil and permits greater movement of water, fertilizer, and air by increasing the speed of decomposition of the grass clippings and enhancing deep root growth. In the spring, rent an aerator which removes cores of soil from the lawn. ![]() A dull mower blade bruises and tears the grass plant, resulting in a ragged, tarnished appearance at the leaf tip. Remove no more than 1/3 of the leaf surface area with each mowing.More tips to help maximize the advantages of grasscycling clippings on your lawn: To grasscycle properly, cut the grass when it's dry and always keep your mower blades sharp. Leaving clippings on the lawn also slows water loss through evaporation and reduces the needs for fertilization. Not only does it make caring for your lawn easier, but grasscycling can also reduce your mowing time by 50% because you don't have to pick up afterwards. Makes you feel good and green all over! Yahoozy!.Non-thatch causing, thus making a lawn vigorous and durable.Less polluting: reduces the need for fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides.50% of your lawn's fertilizer needs are met, so you reduce time and money spent fertilizing. ![]()
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