Q. My compost consists almost completely of grass clippings from lawn mowing. When I mix the compost into other soils in my patio planter, the lettuce and onions I try to grow do not do well. Is it ...

Grass clippings that wind up n the street make their way into the city's stormwater system, causing potential problems in area waterways. As lawn-mowing season kicks into high gear, the City of ...

If mowing, collecting, and discarding the clippings afterwards is your routine, it’s time to change your lawn care practices. Clippings from healthy turf grass are loaded with nutrients that are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, which prevents lawn smothering and speeds up decomposition for easier reuse. Use clippings ...

While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That’s a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...

Euclid has taken a stance against grass clippings. Euclid City Council during their Sept. 2 meeting passed a new criminal ordinance which they claim is aimed at reducing yard waste in the street. The ...

The grass may always be greener on the other side of the fence. But Apex is running out of places willing to take it once it’s cut. For years, Apex residents have been able to leave loose grass ...

Building on a pilot program from last year, the city of Naperville is expanding community-based opportunities to compost and recycle this summer. Starting Monday, there will be city-designated ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...