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Health & Fitness

EZ Healthy Lawn Tip #2

Another great thing you can do for your lawn is to mulch your clippings by leaving them on the grass. This returns much-needed nutrients to the soil.

Did you know? You can save on a fertilizer treatment by simply leaving your clippings on the lawn? They should be 1-inch or less in length in order to decompose in time for the next mowing.

Turf experts recommend sharpening your mower blades to cut grass better.

Tall lawns use less water, handle heat stress better, and compete better with weeds.

Remember, EZ healthy Lawn Tip #2 = Leave the clippings on the lawn!






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