No Need To Bag It!
Grasscycling is a natural way to recycle grass clippings by leaving your freshly chopped grass right on the lawn after mowing. It also benefits your daily routines, lawn, and environment!
Easy Alternative.
Yard work doesn’t have to be a chore. When you grasscycle, you diminish the exhausting physical strain of manual labor on your body.
It’s easy – too! Follow these simples steps for efficient mowing:
- Don’t mow more than one-third of your lawn height to prevent weeds.
- Ensure your mower blades are sharp; dull blades tear your grass and turn the tips brown.
- Mow frequently to keep your grass clippings short.
- Mow when your grass is dry to prevent grass from getting clogged in your mower.
Curbside Appeal.
Grasscycling does produce healthier soil by returning organic matter straight to the ground – providing you with a healthy, green lawn! Your clippings can cover up to 25% of your lawn’s fertilizing needs – eliminating the need for chemicals.
When able, always start with grasscycling! However, if you’re unable, instead try the following alternatives.
- Compost
- Sprinkle over dirt paths
- Mix into your soil for planting
Environmental Impact.
Grasscycling is a natural recycling effort to eliminate our green waste contribution. By leaving grass clippings, this green waste doesn’t end up in the landfill.
You’re also practicing water conservation! The leftover clippings are composed primarily of water and release nitrogen – reducing the need for constant watering! In addition, you're reducing the amount of storm-water runoff from overwatering, over-fertilizing, and pesticide use – typically transferred through water.
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