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 ...

Don't toss those lawn clippings after you mow! Use them for mulch, compost, and more. capecodphoto / Getty Images When it comes to cutting the lawn, many of us know that it’s a multi-step process. Not ...

Erik Egan spreads grass mulch over the roots of freshly planted bamboo shoots. Really fresh grass clippings will rob plants of needed nutrients as they quickly decompose. Jay Drowns McClatchy Question ...

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.

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.

Is it ever right to use your grass clippings as a garden mulch?? On the latest You Bet Your Garden, we’ll bend–but not break–the rules as Mike McGrath looks at the pros and cons of collecting those ...

With spring finally here and April showers turning everything a wonderful lush green, my lawn has grown phenomenally. I live on just under 1/3 acre and there is a lot of lawn to mow and each weekend I ...

If you’re like me, you’ve probably spent a Saturday morning mowing the lawn, sweating buckets, and wondering what to do with all those grass clippings. I used to bag ‘em up and toss ‘em out, but a ...

I have been told that it is best to collect the grass clippings when mowing the lawn because they will contribute to the buildup of thatch. This practice has created a lot of extra work for me and I ...

Patrice Hanlon answers your gardening questions every other week. DEAR GARDEN COACH: I’m wondering if I can get your opinion on my vegetable garden problems this year. I planted in raised beds for the ...

Each year, as the grass begins to grow in earnest, I am asked by concerned readers to offer appropriate guidelines for grass clipping disposal. Frankly, I am a little surprised that this is still an ...