Here's how to figure out if you should mulch or bag grass clippings whenever you mow. Mulching lawn clippings enriches soil with nutrients and boosts carbon sequestration. Bagging clippings prevents ...
Each fall, millions of Americans spend their weekends raking leaves into neat piles, stuffing them into plastic bags, and hauling them to the curb for disposal. It feels productive, responsible, and ...
As fall leaves begin to blanket Lowcountry yards, local stormwater experts are reminding residents that what happens on the ground doesn’t stay there. When heavy rain falls, anything left in the ...
Avoid the urge to blow or sweep leaves out into the street. Letting nature take care of the leaves can cause lasting, substantial problems downstream. Leaves clog storm drain intakes, and cause street ...
Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...
STATEN ISLAND N.Y. –– The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) kicks off International Compost Awareness Week by unveiling a large-scale compost bagging machine. The Hamer Fischbein 2090, located at the ...
Lawn aficionados—those who love to mow—tend to have strong opinions on whether it is best to mulch lawn clippings or bag them. While the mulching vs. bagging debate is dependent on several factors, ...