What is grasscycling?
The term “grasscycling†is the blend of two words that, since at least 1990, has described the practice of leaving clippings on the lawn when mowing. Grass clippings will quickly decompose, returning valuable nutrients to the soil.
Grasscycling saves time and money, and it protects the environment. Mowing time is reduced because the bagging and disposal of clippings is eliminated. Grass clippings add beneficial organic matter to the soil, which provides free fertilizer and produces healthy, green lawns.
Grasscycling reduces water and fertilizer requirements, minimizing toxic runoff entering storm drains that can pollute lakes, creeks, and rivers. Grasscycling also reduces the amount of yard waste deposited in landfills. Research has shown that lawns can generate approximately 300 pounds of grass clippings per 1,000 square feet annually. This can be as much as 6 1/2 tons per acre each year! Grass clippings are too valuable to throw away, and grasscycling allows this green material to be reused in our urban landscapes.
Source:Â http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Organics/Grasscycling/
