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The Uses of Grass Clippings
The Uses of Grass Clippings. Think twice before tossing out grass clippings. They are a valuable resource that, when used properly, provide benefits to your lawn and garden. Grass clippings don't cost extra and can save you money on lawn fertilizer and mulch.
Think twice before tossing out grass clippings. They are a valuable resource that, when used properly, provide benefits to your lawn and garden. Grass clippings don't cost extra and can save you money on lawn fertilizer and mulch.
Lawn Use
Grass clippings can be left on your lawn to help fertilize the grass and promote a healthy lawn. Cut the grass to a tall height, cutting no more than one-third of the height of the grass, or 1 inch, according to the University of Missouri Extension.
Garden Use
Grass clippings also can be collected and dried to use as mulch in the garden or tossed in the compost pile to eventually become mulch. When using clippings alone as mulch, be sure to dry the grass first and build up to a 1-inch thick layer. In the compost pile, nitrogen released as the grass decomposes will aid in the composting process.
Benefits
Grass clippings contribute nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus to plants and provide food to helpful bacteria. Clippings can contribute up to one-fourth of the total amount of fertilizer your lawn requires.
