reuse green waste

Leaves, grass clippings and brush can be beneficially reused in yards in a variety of ways, including:

• Grass-cycle – When trimmed correctly, grass clippings can fertilize lawns. Instead of bagging, let clippings fall beneath the grass where they will decompose quickly, adding nutrients back into your soil.
• Composting – The most important tip for composting? Get the ratio right. The three ingredients are greens, browns and water. For greens, use grass clippings, flowers, leaves, etc. For browns, use twigs, dead leaves, cardboard and sawdust.
• Mulching – Fallen leaves won’t harm lawns. If chopped with a mulching mower, decomposing leaves will also feed the lawn.