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.

Whether you love it or hate it, mowing the lawn is one of those jobs you can't ignore. Your un-mowed lawn may draw the ire of neighbors, after all. If you want to spend less time on this task, you may ...

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 ...

Recent rains have given plants a growth spurt so that gardeners have extra grass clippings and other plant residue to jump-start composting. Once the pile is going, fall gives the opportunity to ...

While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

As the weather warms up, Bend’s backyards are bursting at the seams with greenery. That also means yard debris barrels are getting filled with all manner of grass clippings and trimmed hedges. Come ...

You've probably heard the basics about lawn care a hundred times before. Mow regularly, water when it's dry, maybe throw down ...

Grass clippings that wind up n the street make their way into the city's stormwater system, causing potential problems in area waterways. As lawn-mowing season kicks into high gear, the City of ...