How “Green” is Your Grass?
Why Grasscycling is Good?
- Grasscycling naturally fertilizes your lawn, because the grass clippings -and the nutrients they contain -remain on your lawn. As the clippings naturally break down, those nutrients are released back into the soil to nourish your grass. No additional fertilizer needed!
- Grasscycling saves time, effort and possibly money. No need to collect, bag and transfer grass clippings into your yard waste cart or even transport them to a composting facility.
- Grasscycling saves water. Grass clippings left on the lawn keep act like a protective cover to your lawn, keeping moisture in the soil and preventing sun damage.
- Grasscycling reduces waste, because it keeps grass clippings out of the landfill.
How to Grasscycle Correctly
You can grasscycle with any mower. Push-mowers and electric mowers are better for the environment.
- Take the bag off of your mower. Make sure that your mower has a safety flap to cover the chute. If you are unsure check your owner’s manual.
- Mow your lawn when the grass is dry to prevent grass clippings from clumping.
- Mow frequently to keep grass clippings short so they decompose more quickly. If grass is long, mow in a circle so clippings get chopped up several times.
Minimize Turf
Switch to Natives
Hire a Green Gardener
If like many business, you contract out your landscaping services, hire a Green Gardener. The Monterey Bay Green Gardener Program trains and certifies local gardeners in ecological landscaping, and they can help you find services in your area.
At Atlas Organics, we recycle yard trimmings and food scraps and keep it out of landfills, then turn it into a valuable soil amendment to promote sustainable agriculture and landscaping. We provide a quality soil amendment product for landscapers, farmers, nurseries and home growers
Recycled Landscape Materials for Sale (Atlas)
The materials collected in the green carts or dumpsters throughout the Salinas Valley are recycled into products for use in your yard and garden.