Environmental Tip #54
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DID YOU KNOW grass-cycling reduces the amount of organic material you dispose, which helps the environment and saves money?
Mow high and leave grass clippings on the lawn. Mowing higher helps the lawn crowd out weeds, and results in more blades, more upright growth, better shade tolerance, and deeper roots.
Grass clippings are 75-85% water so you can water less by leaving them on the lawn. They also return nutrients to the soil and can generate up to 50% of your lawn’s fertilizer needs.
Have you tried composting? Grass clippings, leaves and other yard waste can be composted in your own backyard.
Always remember that what we do on land affects the Corsica River and the Chesapeake Bay – www.corsicariver.com