“Can I Compost This?” Series #2: Grass clippings

Hey Tyler, can I compost grass clippings? Of course.  But there's a right way and a less right way. I recommend spending the least amount of time and energy by cutting the grass and letting it sit there.  The fancy term for this is "grasscycling", but really it's just "not cleaning up your mess after mowing the lawncycling".  This method is obviously "natural" and helps reduce evaporation a good deal. If you really have to clean the stuff up, you're gonna have to spend some time making sure you don't ruin your compost heap.  Ensure the grass clippings are dry, as wet clippings just clump up and prevent air from circulating through the pile.  Second, add them in small amounts (thin layers) mixed with other materials such as dry leaves…

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