A thick layer of grass clippings in the container around your plants will help retain a bit more moisture. In the hot weather we experience in the summer, containers dry out very quickly as the whole container is heated up by the sun. Grass clippings are high in nitrogen and break down quickly. Fresh or dried grass clippings can be collected and be put as mulch around flowers, vegetables, trees and. Commonly, they are used as a form of composting and is a great way to cut down. The one major area they are excellent at is mulching. Smaller clippings will break down faster and it does not create a thatch (dry grass stuff you need to rake) in your lawn. 5 Ways to use your grass clippings Compost. Grass clippings can be collected for mulching around the lawn or the garden. Try to thinly spread the cut grass so ensure you do not block light underneath the clippings and kill the grass underneath. Supposing you don’t want to leave them laying on the lawn, one of the most natural tactics is to put grass clippings to good use within your garden by composting them. If you have bagged up your lawn clippings, spread them across the grass to provide a natural fertilizer. After about two weeks, strain the liquid and use this tea to feed your plants by pouring on their roots or spraying toward their leaves. You will need to check with your local ordinances or HOA requirements to see if this is allowed. The cut grass breaks down and feeds the lawn and you don’t need to lug a heavy bag of grass clippings about! This might sound crazy but in England it is fairly common for people to cut the grass and the clippings are spread as you cut rather than being bagged up. It isn’t all that aesthetically pleasing and you might have ordinances to abide by for example I can only have bark mulch, rock/gravel in my park strip. You will see that the height of the mulch will drop down as the clippings decompose or are taken into the soil by worms. Simply spread a thick layer of 2-3 inches around your plants and beds and top up as necessary throughout the season. If you are wanting to retain moisture in your soil for your plants, water a little less, suppress weeds and feed your plants over time then try using grass clippings as a mulch.
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.
While the grass clippings will begin as a weed deterrent, they’ll transform into nutrients for your soil, while also aiding in water retention. Mix them well with some shredded paper, straw, cardboard or other fibrous materials and add to the compost heap. When used in garden beds, grass clippings can help to keep weeds from coming up through the soil by providing a protective shield against the sun. Grass clippings are a great source of nitrogen and break down quickly. 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. 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. With spring finally here and April showers turning everything a wonderful lush green, my lawn has grown phenomenally.
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