Approximately half of all US states ban bagged grass. In the summer months, city trash collection increases up to 40% because of bagged grass clippings and other yard waste. Grass clippings are better left on the grass, provide nutrients, save us time bagging, save us money on bags, and are the easiest way to compost.
Never ever (EVER) bag your grass clippings! They should always be left on the grass to compost. This provides nutrients for the soil and keeps the roots cool and moist. It saves you money on garbage bags and time on bagging. If you prefer, you can dump your grass clippings over your garden; it makes a nice mulch to hold the moisture in the soil. Most lawn mowers clip the grass so fine that you won't even notice it on your lawn.
Grass clippings also contain so many natural nutrients, that you won't need to spend the time and money on artificial fertilizers. Most people over-fertilize their lawns, adding to contaminated run-off water. Also, grass clippings are approximately 85% water, saving your sprinkler system some work!
Composting is one of the easiest way to reduce trash, and leaving grass clippings on the ground is the easiest composting of all!
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I agree that mulching your clippings back into the yard is the best, but sometimes you get those thick clumps that can choke out the grass more than nourish it. In these cases, I like to rake all the clippings into my leaf bin and use them to mix into the compost when some more carbon is needed.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog Nina! Simple tips like this are the way to a better tomorrow.
*hugs* Aaron, Edmonton Canada