This is stupid but I haven't mowed a lawn before...what should I do with the cut grass? We have one of those grass collectors on the back of the mower, and we don't have a compost bin. Should I just not use the collector thing and leave the cuttings on the lawn?
2006-10-26 06:35:24 · 12 answers · asked by just somebody 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Leave the clippings on the grass, do not use the collector. If the clippings are just grass and not weeds or other matter, the grass is made up of about 90% water. It will break down very easily and provide nutrients to the lawn.
2006-10-26 06:55:37 · answer #1 · answered by DR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your county landfill to find out if they have a yard waste recycling yard. If they do, bag it in clear bags and take it up there. If you live in the city, they may come around and pick yard waste up once in awhile. You're not supposed to mix it with your regular garbage. At least that's the rule in my county. You don't have to use the grass catcher. Just don't let the grass get too long--mow at least once a week. As others have said, a mulching blade is the answer. You can easily start a composting "pile" in an inconspicuous corner of your back yard. You can shred newspapers and add kitchen scraps line vegetable and fruit peels or veggies and fruits that have gone bad. You can add egg shells and coffee grounds, but not meat products. Water and turn the pile regularly and before long you'll have nice organic stuff to put in your garden or flower beds,
2006-10-26 07:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not use the collector and leave the cuttings on the lawn.
But even better, is go to a hardware store and buy a mulching blade for the lawn mower. It mulches the grass so the cuttings don't get left on the lawn.
2006-10-26 06:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not have the space for compost I suggest for you to remove the catcher attachment, raise the height of the deck ( if you are cutting at 3inch setting cut at 4inch) and mow normally. Once done lower the deck to normal cutting high and mow again. This will reduce the size of the clipping an allow them to sink into the grass. I would then apply lime every spring and fall to help decompose the clippings.
2006-10-26 07:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will not hurt to leave them on the yard. Or is you plan to have a garden you can store them in a pile there for compost at a later time. If you live in a city where you can not burn you will not be able to get rid of the clippings. It does not hurt to leave them on the yard though. You can though put them on or around flowers that you have growing around your house..
2006-10-26 06:42:49 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no put the cut grass into black bags when you are finished if u leave the cut grass on the lawn it will ruin the grass.
2006-10-26 06:46:10 · answer #6 · answered by baby dust for me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it on the lawn. It provides good winter cover and mulch as it decays.
2006-10-26 06:40:21 · answer #7 · answered by Trollbuster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not leave the clippings on the yard. Can sufficate it.
Throw it away.
2006-10-26 06:44:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your local council/govt if they have a recycling scheme as some collect garden waste and will recycle it for you.
2006-10-26 06:37:58 · answer #9 · answered by Jez 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
toss them with a light vinaigrette and serve with brisket
2006-10-26 07:00:52 · answer #10 · answered by J D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋