7 Ways to Use Grass Clippings

Reader Contribution by Emma Raven and Misfit Gardening
Published on May 2, 2016
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With spring finally here and April showers turning everything a wonderful lush green, my lawn has grown phenomenally. I live on just under 1/3 acre and there is a lot of lawn to mow and each weekend I see my neighbors mowing the yard and filling a trash can with grass clippings. 

There is so much more you can do with grass clippings than just throwing them in the garbage; here are some ideas for you to try in your garden over the next few months to put that grass to some good use.

1. Add to Compost

Grass clippings are a great source of nitrogen and break down quickly.  Mix them well with some shredded paper, straw, cardboard or other fibrous materials and add to the compost heap.  As the weather warms up your composting microbes and insects will get on the job much quicker so you have plenty of material to spread in autumn.

2. Use as Mulch in Garden Beds

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