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 ...

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.

Whether you live on a sprawling estate with multiple acres or a standard suburban lot with just enough space to grow flowers, there's one problem everyone has to deal with: What should you do with all ...

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 ...

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 ...