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Mulching the grass can double as a fertilizer.
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What is best for a lawn on sandy soils is it best to mulch the lawn or remove the clippings each mowing How much is a good amount of mulch to build up Does mulch hold moisture and prevent rapid drough?
The grass clippings provide a great source of nitrogen for the grass. It is best to leave the clippings. It does help retain moisture. The grass clippings can even be used as a mulch for plant beds.
Will pine mulch hurt grass seed?
No, it is harmless to grass seed.
Do we remove old mulch when putting new mulch?
It is advisable to remove old mulch every year before putting new mulch. Failure to do this will result into killing of the lawn below.
How can you reduce cutting trees?
== solution of cutting trees: 1st== what do you mean by that? the soulution of cutting trees is to make them..... INTO MULCH!! or wait for the garbage man to come pick them up. =] Your Welcome~ ===
What holds more heat grass mulch sand or rocks?
I would say rocks.
Should you cover landscape fabric with topsoil?
You can do this but the best thing is to cut a slit, dig a hole and put in your plant. After doing all the planting cover the visible fabric areas with mulch. I'm not a great fan of the fabric covers as a weed preventor because weeds (also Bermuda grass) will grow INTO the fabric making it difficult to remove. Best weed restrictor is 2 ins. of mulch.
Where can you get straw for mulch in Hamburg NY?
Local nurseries or garden centers would carry straw mulch. Generally places that sell grass seed will carry straw.
Can you mix grass seed with fertilizer?
I do it all the time. You can actually buy fertilizer, grass seed and mulch mix all in one bag.
How a grass cutter works?
The blade typically spins at 3,000 revolutions per minute and slices the grass as it passes over it. Blades can be either straight or curved, but it's the tip of the blade at either end that does all the cutting. Some blades are specially designed to cut the grass clippings into tiny pieces that can be used in mulch. It's also called a lawn mower for your information.
Are grass clippings okay as mulch?
Yes, in small amounts, but keep in mind, grass clipping may generate heat, and burst into flame.
How long can grass be covered before it dies?
It takes about two months for covered grass to die. Covering grass with cardboard and organic mulch is a good way to effectively kill grass and create rich soil at once.
Do you need to kill your grass before you lay a weed mat and mulch for a border?
Yes you should either spray them with a weed killer or simply use a shovel and dig up the sod layer, that is what I do each time I expand my flower beds. No more weeks. You can also use a recycled rubber mulch which lasts for 10 years, cuts way down on the mulch work.
