You've heard of recycling to help save the earth, but what about "grass" cycling? It's something simple you can do if you have a yard. Even though we have drought-like conditions in the Carolinas, there are still some of our lawns that need to be mowed. It's a practice called "grass cycling" and it’s an easy way to Go Green and Save Green.
It's a fairly easy concept to understand. Basically, when you are done mowing the lawn, leave the grass clippings on your yard. Grass clippings contain more than 75 percent water. When you leave them on your yard, they will decompose rapidly and add moisture back to your grass.
Another benefit is preventing evaporation. When the clippings lay on the ground instead of in a bag, they help retain the moisture that is in your soil. Clippings also provide nutrients from the nitrogen in them. That will save you money on expensive fertilizers, providing more than half of your yard's fertilizing needs.
So, how do you cut the grass to get the most out of grass cycling? First, cut your grass when it's dry. Next, make sure to cut no more than one third of the grass height. Finally, the sharper the blade the better, because it speeds up healing time for your lawn. Many parks and golf courses have practiced grass cycling for years.
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