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Mulching is indeed nature’s own way of transforming garden waste into healthy organic nutrients, and this works for the lawn itself, too. Topdressing, another way to use lawn clippings in the garden

Lawn trimmings also help lock moisture in the soil beneath it: you can water only every two or three days instead of doing it daily.

This plant mulch will stop and hinder weed growth.

A layer at the very most a half-inch thick (2 cm) will break down and release nitrogen into the soil.The extra “brown matter” grass clippings represent will help the compost digest kitchen scraps and the like faster.Īfter that, spread it atop the soil in your flower and shrub beds, and, of course, in the vegetable patch. Mulch is one of the best ways to maximize all the great organic matter that cut lawn grass represents.įirst of all, always try to add the first few load or two of the mower to your composter. It only costs a little effort to collect (meaning you have to mow the lawn) and it’s already cut to size by the mower, so no need for shredding or chipping machines. On top of this, lawn grass has a few other benefits over other mulch materials! Indeed, it’s the ultimate local resource, so no energy to expend transporting it.

Phosphorus is an element that plays a role in the plant’s immune system, fighting off disease.

Potassium is crucial for the more delicate plant functions: blooming, fruit set for instance.

It helps plants produce leaves and increases photosynthesis.

Nitrogen is by far the most present one.

Though it’s only made from usually a single type of plant, lawn grass nonetheless contains a host of useful nutrients. Use grass clippings to mulch flower and vegetable beds! Just don’t layer it too thick… Read also: Lawn trimmings are definitely among the most common types of garden waste.