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Grasscycling
… an ecologically and financially
sound program for your lawn.
Facts
About Grass Clippings
- Many
states prohibit disposal
of yard wastes, including
grass clippings, in
landfills.
- Using
grass clippings as a
nutrient source for your
lawn can save time and
money and protect the
environment.
- Grass
clippings do not cause
thatch.
The
Grasscycling Concept
Leave
grass clippings on the lawn! Grass
clippings are 75 to 85 percent
water and a good source of
nutrients. When left on the lawn
after mowing, they quickly
decompose and release nutrients.
Through grasscycling, you can
supply up to 25 percent of the lawn’s
yearly fertilizer needs, which
means saving money and time. (And
it means you do not have to rake
and bag for hours.)
By
following the management guidelines
in this turf calendar and adding
grasscycling to your routine, you
will no longer need to bag
clippings, and your lawn will grow
at an acceptable rate, retain a
green color, and develop a deeper
root system.
For
more information on grasscycling,
contact your county Cooperative
Extension Center.
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