Grasscycling
Grasscycling is an alternative to raking and collecting grass and leaves. 
Just mow and go!
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, giving a healthier, hardier lawn.
- Keep the blades on your mower sharp. This will give your grass a nice clean cut.
- Mow often, about every four or five days. It will keep the clippings small so they can fall between the blades of grass and 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. Another alternative is to use a reel lawn mower.
- If you have been unable to mow for a while, collect the clippings, put them in your green organics cart or bring them to Streambank Avenue Recycling Centre located at 420 Streambank Avenue. Directions - Google map (opens in new window)
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.
Want to learn more about having a healthier yard?
Visit Good Growing Neighbours
Further information
780-449-5514
Last updated: Friday, June 03, 2011
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