Gardening > AdviceJune 06, 2010

Use Grass Clippings as Mulch

Can I use grass clippings for mulch in my flower beds?

Hardiness Zone: 5a

By Chris from IN

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06/09/2010

Also avoid using grass that has been treated with chemical weed killers. It might stunt your flowers.

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06/09/2010

Yes as long as the grass clippings do not contain grass that has gone to seed. If it does, well you'll have a lot more grass.

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I use my grass clippings to mulch my containers for my flowers or my veggie plants. It keeps the soil moist and breaks down to fertilize the soil.

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Grass Clippings as Garden Mulch

When you mow your lawn, take the grass clippings and use as mulch on your flower and vegetable beds. It will bleach out to a straw color in a short time and will help keep moisture in the soil, keep down weeds, and nourish the plants.

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