What can be done with grass left after mowing: not all summer residents know

14.11.2023 16:37

In order for the area to have the most tidy appearance, the grass must be mowed on a regular basis.

This will also help reduce the tick population.

However, not everyone knows what can be done with this valuable plant material, notes the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

What is the best way to use grass clippings?

The highest quality, simplest and most effective method of application is the use of plant residues as one of the components of compost.

But not everyone knows how to properly use the herb in this way.

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You will need to follow one rule.

In order for the compost to be of high quality, you need to alternate fresh grass with denser layers. For example, first lay out a layer of straw or pieces of tree bark, and then lay out the mown grass. The solid layer can also consist of fallen leaves.

As a result, you will have an excellent and affordable fertilizer.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti