If mowing, collecting, and discarding clippings is your routine, it’s time to change your lawn care practices. What to do with grass clippings instead? Clippings from healthy turf grass are loaded ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

Adding mulch to your garden is invaluable for controlling weeds and keeping the soil moist. While bark chips are probably ...

Yard waste can make good mulch for roses.Mulching roses provides many benefits for the plant. Using organic mulch not only offers protection for roots and keeps the soil moist, but also releases ...

Knowing when and how to use mulch is important, as not all mulches are created equal. Knowing when and how to use mulch is important, as not all mulches are created equal. Mulch is typically an ...