What is grasscycling?
Grasscycling is a natural process that is easy, saves time and money! Simply leave the clippings on your lawn as you mow. They quickly decompose, usually within three days, and act as a natural fertilizer to the soil.
Grasscycling tips:
Mow your lawn higher. Keep the grass blade length about 6 cm. This encourages the roots to grow deep, encouraging a healthier, hardier lawn.
Keep the blades on your mower sharp.
Mow often, about every four or five days. This will help the grass decompose quickly.
Mow when your grass is dry. Dry clippings are dispersed better and there is less chance of clogging the mower.
Any mower will do. If your mower has a collection bag, safely remove it to allow the clippings to fall on the lawn. If your mower does not have a safety flap over the chute, make sure you purchase a retrofit kit.
If you have been unable to mow for a while, collect the clippings, put them in your green organics cart or bring them to Clover Crossing Yard Services.
Did you know
Grasscycling helps keep moisture in the soil so you don't have to water your lawn as often.
Grasscycling is a natural fertilizer for your lawn. Grass clippings release valuable nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus into the ground when they decompose.
The average household spends seven hours a season raking and bagging grass clippings.
Further information
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