Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, which prevents lawn smothering and speeds up decomposition for easier reuse. Use clippings in compost or mulch to enrich soil without risking weed spread.

Maintaining a traditional green grass lawn is a year-round process, with mowing typically being the most time-consuming task. Not only does this involve cutting the grass, but it also means figuring ...

Grass clippings are usually considered to be simple yard waste or mulch, but can they actually help grow new grass? The answer is more nuanced. While grass clippings themselves won’t sprout new grass, ...

Q. What is your opinion of using grass clippings for mulch in the garden? I have access to abundant amounts, but hear conflicting opinions about whether this is a good practice. — G. Lowe, Hampton A.

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: In the past ...

Things that won't count as garden waste include plastics (including plant pots and soil packaging); metal, glass, stone, ...

There is nothing unusual about composting. Proof is the forest floor. Leaves have been falling for decades or centuries, slowly turning into compost. Even fallen trees slowly are transformed into ...

ASHEVILLE - Today's burning question is about poor mowing practices in West Asheville and beyond, and the legality of leaving your grass clippings behind. Got a question for Answer Man or Answer Woman ...