Learn about the benefits of leaving them on the lawn, creative ways to use them, and eco-friendly disposal options.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, which prevents lawn smothering and speeds up decomposition for easier reuse. Use clippings ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: In the past ...

Compost is the single best additive available for improving any soil type. Is your soil too sandy? Add compost. Too dense?

Grass clippings are a valuable addition to a compost heap when added in shallow layers between or mixed into other materials being composted. (Credit: Dusan Kostic) Q. My compost consists almost ...

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Every spring, gardeners across the country load their carts with bags of compost at the garden center, spending $15-$30 or ...

Composting is a good way to get rid of yard waste and kitchen scraps, but not everything belongs in your pile. Avoid adding ...

Compost is almost a jack-of-all-trades, as it fertilizes and improves the soil. But if these effects are absent, the problems ...

Want the greenest grass on the block? This lawn care guide has everything from seeding to dethatching. It's your ...