Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, which prevents lawn smothering and speeds up decomposition for easier reuse. Use clippings in compost or mulch to enrich soil without risking weed spread.

Maintaining a traditional green grass lawn is a year-round process, with mowing typically being the most time-consuming task. Not only does this involve cutting the grass, but it also means figuring ...

Q. My compost consists almost completely of grass clippings from lawn mowing. When I mix the compost into other soils in my patio planter, the lettuce and onions I try to grow do not do well. Is it ...

Ever felt like your compost pile just isn’t working as well as you hoped? Plenty of people dive in with good intentions, only ...

City and county dumps are growing at a rapid pace. Recycling programs have been set up to try to reduce the rate, but they can only be as effective as the people who choose to utilize them. One area ...

DEPOSIT GRASS AND LEAVES ONLY" Despite these clear messages it is not uncommon to find all of the "not allowed" items and a multitude of other things that people have decided to discard at the compost ...

As the weather warms up, Bend’s backyards are bursting at the seams with greenery. That also means yard debris barrels are getting filled with all manner of grass clippings and trimmed hedges. Come ...

Question: We live in an area with large lots, some of the area is wooded and there is a stream that has high water quality. Many people mow their properties and dump the grass clippings on the ...