We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing quite like the sweet, earthy summertime smell of freshly cut grass. It's a scent so popular that it's found in scores of ...

Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, which prevents lawn smothering and speeds up decomposition for easier reuse. Use clippings in compost or mulch to enrich soil without risking weed spread.

MADISON, Tenn. (WTVF) — As the grass grows, the number of motorcycles on the road grows too, and riders warn about the dangers of leaving clippings on the road. "Anyone that's ridden for any amount of ...

Grass clippings are usually considered to be simple yard waste or mulch, but can they actually help grow new grass? The answer is more nuanced. While grass clippings themselves won’t sprout new grass, ...

Q: I recently saw a commercial encouraging me to keep grass clippings out of the street. Is this really an environmental issue? Aren't grass clippings good to leave on my grass? A: Usually the smell ...

Every week, many homeowners discard something valuable: grass clippings. “There’s a lot of useful nutrients in that half-inch of grass leaves you snip off every week when you mow,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

Q: I have read that grass clippings should be left on the lawn, but won’t that build up thatch? A: That idea has been disproved. Grass clippings break down quickly and encourage beneficial earthworms ...

Motorcyclists say it’s just like ice. Ice outside in the spring is unlikely but, grass on the road is. A motorcyclist in Illinois died this week while riding on a motorcycle, her death is being blamed ...

Question: We live in an area with large lots, some of the area is wooded and there is a stream that has high water quality. Many people mow their properties and dump the grass clippings on the ...

Riders should add grass clippings to their list of road hazards and stay alert, take avoidance action and consider reporting the hazard to authorities. Grass clippings can not only be a slip hazard ...

Now that summer is here, it's the ideal time to get out the mower, and make sure your lush lawn is in top-notch shape and condition. Be it regular maintenance, or achieving that perfectly striped lawn ...