The Simple Right Way to Use Grass Clipping as a Garden Mulch - Conserve Water!: Two Minute TRG Tips

[@pamkaufman3662]

I have been using grass clippings in my gardens for years now. It started out of necessity. I just didn't have the money to buy anything else but it has worked so well that I continue using it. I put it on thick the first year and it got hard and moldy so I learned quickly less is better and have had no problems since.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep smelly and moldy. A little at at time works so well Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@ausfoodgarden]

I think that your mention of a half-inch maximum is absolutely key to using grass clippings as mulch. Any more and they can mat up and reduce water penetration. Once they've dried out, as you say it's ok to add more. Great 2 minute tip 👍

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep. And thanks for stressing that Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@jeremiahnatte9249]

I use mine in compost. Really helps it heat up. I use shredded autumn leaves for mulch. Whatever works! :)

[@mesmodeveras1760]

I did that last year and it worked out great. I’ll keep doing it.👍

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@45kimmyb]

You are so right!! I always use my grass clippings. It's the best way to keep the garden moist and add nutrients too. In the fall I mulch the leaves and cover the garden, this also helps keep weeds away and protects the soil during harsh weather. In the master gardener class I took the instructor said just 2" of organic material on the garden can replace the nutrients used in that season. Also if you do have your lawn treated wait for two cuttings before using on your vegetable garden.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I would agree with that. As you let this dry and build up, you can easily get your 2 inches of organic matter Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@vickiwaspe8148]

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[@rosewood513]

My neighbor told me about grass cuppings in 1979, been using it ever since, I am reading your book. It is interesting, even though I have been gardening for over 55 years. I did learn a thing or two.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@annmoy8932]

Thanks, Gary! What great timing. I was thinking about mulch because of our temperatures in the high 80’s this week (I’m in MD, too).

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Grass is great. Yeah 90's coming already. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@alanmccaugherty7131]

I bought a used push mower with a bagger exactly for this. I use it for leaves in the fall and now after watching this video will use grass clippings also. Thanks for the tip! Cheers

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@happypappy]

Awesome! Perfect timing! I planted 15 tomato plants this week, which I started from seed for the first time (like I mentioned in a previous video comment, because of your help)! I was wondering what would be the best mulch! Now I know!

[@melissasullivan1658]

Welcome to your new seed starting addiction, my friend. 😈 It’s a whole different way to garden. It’s glorious and so much fun. I find seed starting...life affirming? I don’t know what I’d call it, but the miracle of seeing something huge grow from something so small makes my place in the universe get a bit more perspective every time. :)

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

This works well Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@nickc4276]

Great video. I've been doing this method and it is awesome. It works and the plants love it. ❤️

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It works well. Good luck this year As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim. Please subscribe as it really helps me & please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com

[@ricski64]

Been doing this for years on our acreage. Works great. This spring I built a 7x17 ft pergola and have allotted a section strictly for drying our clippings to put out in the garden

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thats a good idea. I put out a tarp sometimes and dry on there if I need dry browns for compost. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@williamcorbitt7060]

Great video. Look forward to following you and your brother's gardening endeavors this season.

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

👍 Danke fürs Hochladen! 👍 Thanks for uploading! 👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you! 👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@babypamcottage935]

So happy I came across your video, this my 2nd year gardening I was wondering what to do with the grass clippings. Thanks

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Congrats on 2 years. This is a great way to mulch Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@Iz0pen]

Thank you! I put clippings down thick on my fig trees gonna go spread them out

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@melissanielsen8215]

Thankyou like this format simple easy to remember.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@raybone3]

Where I live here in Southeast Texas, the grass cut from the lawnmower (in a non-mulching or side discharge setup) is nearly dried by the time I make the next pass. When I am done cutting, I go over the yard again and blow all of the clippings against my fence on one side of the yard (this is easy with a riding mower). It stacks up against the fence where I let it dry for a couple of days. Then I come by with a rake and an empty trashcan and fill the trashcan. Seems to work well.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@susanjordan2130]

So glad I listened to you. I just did it wrong today. So I'll have to fix my mistake in the morning. Thanks for the info.

[@cptarasmith]

This is great. I've been soaking grass clippings in a bucket of water for a few days, then use that water on the plants, then letting the clippings dry as a mulch on the garden bed, but this is much easier.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

This works well Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@offgridgrandpa648]

Grass clippings are the best, and it is so good at retaining water that you will rarely have to water your veggies, or in my case just once per season. My small tip is to leave some space between the veggies and the clippings, just a couple of inches so it doesn't touch the plant, sometimes veggies can get burned or diseased if it is in direct contact with the mulch. Wood is also good for mulching but, if your growing seasonal vegies you want those nutrients as fast as possible and that's why grass is so good, it breaks down in a matter of days. Excellent video

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@danielcave4218]

Thanks for the information

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@BAKINGWITHE]

My garden is looking great Im in maryland too

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@annajanero2366]

This is a really great idea and I’m excited to try this. I’ve actually never mulched in my vegetable garden before, but I know that there are a lot of benefits to it. One question I had was how does this affect your ability to know when to water? I typically base watering off the color of the soil, but I guess you can just stick your finger in the soil to see if it needs watered or not?

[@iveo83]

Should need a lot less water but yes test with your finger a few inches

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep move the grass and check the surface. You still want to water weekly but you keep moisture on the surface for surface roots and you keep the surface cooler which benefits the plants. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@emilygardner]

Mulching is 20000% worth the effort

[@JamesFulkerson-q7n]

It works for my girlfriend

[@GardeningwithDave]

You should definitely try grass clippings as mulch for the garden. My garden is doing amazing this summer along with our drip irrigation. I recently started a gardening channel in 2023 using raised beds. Lastly, I would also recommend using leaves incase you don’t have any grass. Or you can look for a local arborist that can drop off wood chips locally (quality will vary since they trim various types of trees).

[@jnorth9702]

Thank you for good information.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@neiljones9257]

This is a great idea. Can you use clippings if you have used Weed and Feed fertilizer? I am thinking no.

[@jaredgrubb30]

I have a whole bunch of huge grass plants around the house. I leave them throughout the winter as they provide seed for the birds when there's snow on the ground. In spring I use the chainsaw and chop them down just above their base. Chuck them in the yard and mulch it all up with my zeroturn. Then I rake it to a new spot so all the remaining seed is left behind where I chopped it up. I then go back over it with the tractor for a final mulching and bagging to use for a nice light fluffy dry brown seed-free mulch. Works really good if you've got some small young seedlings, no fear of damaging them. I get almost a full cubic yard from all my grass plants

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nice process! Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@amytran2536]

just the tip I needed! grass got cut recently :)

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I am cutting grass now and finishing my beds Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@sccountrygirlhomesteadgard3516]

Good tip!

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[@suzanneweary9739]

Great information. Thank you

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@blasermann1994]

I'll definitely do that for my tomatoes. I'm growing over 50 peppers. I've been contemplating on what to use. I have some in containers and raised beds. Any suggestions?

[@cypherknot]

I like using grass as mulch for tiny seeds because they can easily push through it when they germinate.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@clarkansas6590]

Great info.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@yessicaperez3407]

Thank you 😊

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@catherinemarrion9448]

Thanks for the grass clippings tip! In late May I also have tons of detritus from my trees. The Norway maple drops green frondy flowers that create a lightly crunchy carpet under the tree. Horse chestnut flowers make a carpet of petals. There's a lot of this stuff and I am wondering if I can use either or both as mulch.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@zaria5785]

Dried pine needles work too. I have to cut mine into 2-3 inch sizes. I grab a bundle and clip away at them.

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[@stangehomestead8580]

Thank You!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@azouz1222]

thnkx for the informations i like this channel

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@lucybyrd1810]

What do you think about using hay as mulch? Thank you by the way your seeds are 👌 great.

[@wendysgarden4283]

this and last fall's chipped leaves are the best, cheapest mulch!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I agree. I have a bin full. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@dopeyb218]

Just taken over a neglected allotment plot and it has clay soil which needs reviving… I have a bag of grass clippings from my lawn and I’ll be doing this from tomorrow. Thanks

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It helps and I have a video from a few week backs on amending the planting hole. I have all clay soil. You might want to watch that. Basically just fix up the planting hole and let the rest of the beds go and get amended over time. Good luck. Use Code TRG15 Save 15% on any Bed Style & Free Shipping on Vegega Metal Raised Beds Check out all the metal bed design & colors (dozens) at Vegega. Here is my affiliate link: www.vegega.com/?ref=le64f3gm30 There is often free shipping and discounts. TRG15 is good through May 2023. Free shipping applies to selected carriers.

[@debbieflores7256]

Gary, I don't get it. How do you keep the grass/weed seeds from sprouting in the garden beds if you use grass clippings as mulch?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well you aren't cutting seed pods. Its an over blown worry. if any get in, they might sprout and the next layer of mulch kills them. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@debbielente4766]

That is great I have a lot of sand

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It really helps and it is great to turn into the soil too at the end of the season Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@robinholbrook8296]

I put some dried grass today on my rose bush. I used a few inches. Guess I need remove some grass then.

[@krissgross2335]

Not if the grass is already dry. You only do thin layers if the grass is freshly cut and still green. If it's already dry you can do a thicker layer.

[@robinholbrook8296]

@@krissgross2335 ok thank you 🙂

[@lmullens75]

Ah, I did it wrong. I used this around my elderberries in the yard to try and choke out the grass coming up around them. Got it too thick, and they've suffered and apparently not been absorbing water. Great info!!!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

The key is to keep the layer thin enough that the sun dries it all down. Good luck, Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@thulanidngubane8603]

Is green grass clippings not contaminated with bad macro organisms 🙏🙏🙏?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@sierrabrittingham1213]

Great video. I’ve always wondered if grass seeds ever start to replant and if anyone has any tips to avoid this so I don’t have to pull grass out of my garden :)

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Look at the grass and you will seed seed pods/seeds on it. Try and cut the grass when they arent forming. Sounds simple but once you look for them, it's pretty easy. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account The Rusted Garden 'Scan & Grow' Seed Collection (My Seed and Garden Shop) Just scan the QR code and watch a planting video: www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=qr

[@tinabranch321]

That is wonderful HOWEVER what about weeds

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Never been an issue. Its an over worry. When you cut grass most of the time nothing has seed pods. If it is full of seeds, skip that load for mulch and compost it. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@Indigonatural]

When you start do you water your plants, then add the mulch.

[@rosiethurman7900]

Can you do this with dried grass too?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You can an can make the pile thicker for dried grass You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@Mopardude]

I been doing this for years, never knew about that putting it on thicker makes it cook off faster. I have always put it on thinner under my plants and real heavy in the rows and walk areas. I have noticed the heavy areas do break down quicker but I always believed that was from a combination of the sun exposure and being walked on, and the thinner material under the plants was being shaded and was always decent. Weeds get out of hand fast in my garden one of the reasons I go so heavy. Just planted the garden yesterday, this year I will try being more conservative with it and see how it works for me.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep you start the composting process since grass is so loaded with nitrogen. Good luck Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@juelclyne7392]

Perfect timing. Just planted my tomatoes and also cut the grass. I bagged the grass clippings, can I still use them tomorrow or is it too late and the clippings are no longer fresh? Also I use Milogranite is that a no no as fertilizer in the grass clippings?

[@jenniferford2067]

You can use milorganite directly in your vegetable garden so it should be fine.

[@juelclyne7392]

@@jenniferford2067 Thank you so much. Good to know.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@suegendron2260]

I love this - so practical and beneficial! I, however do not have much lawn, and what is cut, goes to mulch the lawn itself. What is your opionion of straw? I bought some EZ straw for containers and I really like it. If I used it in the garden, would I turn it in for the next season, or remove it? Thank you!

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[@judypierce7028]

How about mixing the grass clippings with straw?

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[@JupiterSun-888]

When you mulch with grass do you ever find grass seeds cut down growing grass after?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@brycesawyer2477]

I have been wanting to try this but my lawn has so many dandelions! Those things make so many seeds! I am worried that my raised beds will end up full of dandelions.

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[@syeduddin3114]

Good idea. Do you spray your tomato plants for leaf curl and other diseases? What do you use?

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[@syeduddin3114]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN I have severe problems with leaf curl by white fly , mite virus etc--particularly the notorious curly top virus every year.

[@AshleySmith-yf7ig]

Hi Gary, would shredded paper or newspaper make a good mulch?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I would blow away very easily when dry. It makes a great addition to compost piles. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account

[@Dadbodfinessefit]

Quick question. When I put the clippings in my vegetable raised bed, can I still water the raised bed or will the clippings get ruined?

[@riazzaman20]

Will this be good for keeping weeds out too?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@speedbuggy7240]

Does the grass clippings keep out the weeds as well?

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[@Mrs2ne1lovesme]

Is it okay for there to be weed clippings within the grass clippings too?

[@heatherdauffenbach7663]

I'd like to know the answer to this as well. I have a ton of dandelion and creeping charlie in my lawn clippings

[@larlarkrumble7578]

Not to mention grass seed.

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[@danaberger1059]

Can you use grass clippings that been treated for bugs?

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[@annettecardoso9298]

We have a lot of weeds in our grass clippings, is that ok to use or is it better to use something else? Thank you

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[@reginabahten4228]

My tomatoes are all in containers. Would you give the same advice? I dethatched my lawn, and I have lots of dry grass clippings.

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[@mariadozal4419]

Hi Gary how about if you have crabgrass would that work

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[@krissgross2335]

I use clippings, but mine are usually already dry from drying on the lawn. I mulched my tomatoes,peppers, and cucumbers today with the clippings I raked up from mowing yesterday. After my peas and corn comes up I'll be mulching them too.

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[@Rosie-mz4bx]

If you have treated your grass with weed granules how long do I have to wait yo to use my clippings for mulch?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@kurtc6372]

I’ve been using grass clippings for years. Love it much better than hay bales. I also use it as a mulch. I have 1-1/2 acres I mow. Thanks for sharing. As always a great useful video.

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[@DarleneDeSilva]

What about the grass seeds? Do you have to weed out the grass seeds that start growing?

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[@GoingGreenMom]

Would this be okay around radishes too?

[@blacksmith4043]

How long after doing weed and feed in the lawn do you have to wait before using clippings as much? Or is that just a no go?

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So I used to say 30 days but now to be safe really 60-90. Depends on what went down on the ground and how the chemical work and all that. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Plus support The Rusted Garden by subscribing and using my Amazon Store Front link when shopping for anything on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from any qualified purchases, not just items I link. You can also find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for cameras, fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! Earn 15% by becoming a Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop Affiliate. Some people are using it for their social media followings and some people are using it for a fund raiser for schools and sport teams. To sign up... use this link to our shop and click the MORE tab on the green bar and select TRG Affiliate Program www.therustedgarden.com/ Or use this link to go directly to our TRG Affiliate Program sign up the-rusted-garden.goaffpro.com/create-account The Rusted Garden 'Scan & Grow' Seed Collection (My Seed and Garden Shop) Just scan the QR code and watch a planting video: www.therustedgarden.com/search?type=product&q=qr

[@aunttiasbackyard5028]

How long do you have to stop using weed killers and such like before you can use your grass clippings for mulch or compost?

[@wendysgarden4283]

12 months

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I don't recommend it at all. But I would wait a good 90 days minimum. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@LJE3]

Is it ok if I do this if I have weedy grass?

[@magaliepoulin222]

Hello ! Can you put grass clipping around all in the garden ? Does it have some country that's it,s not a good idea to use that method or everyone everywhere can use it ? thanks

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I dont see why you cant. If the grass is chemical free, use it where you wish. Don't over pile it, you want it to dry and not smell. Visit my blog, The Rusted Garden Journal, for the written DIY recipes and more garden information: therustedgarden.blogspot.com Thanks... Here is how you can support me, more videos, and The Rusted Garden... The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/

[@_sky_dancer]

Gary, I'm applying grass clippings behind a cypress hedge to help reduce water requirements. This is a shady area. Is it okay to use the clippings in shaded areas? Many thanks for all your gardening guidance!

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[@michaelworley7517]

eveytime we use grass as mulch it grows a whole bunch of grass growing in the garden bed Could we prevent that some how

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[@charlescarlson8283]

I cut the grass and wait a day or two then use them as mulch.

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That works. Might smell a bit. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@joey78221]

After you put half inch of grass clippings when do you water again?

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[@joey78221]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN thank you for info question if they dry pretty fast why use them again for nutrients and keeping soul moist?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

The clippings dry but the soil below stays moist and the worms and such like the dried grass which is also damp where it touches soil.

[@charliewilliams8794]

can you use straw mulch around your squash plants or will that be a place for squash bugs as well

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Its not like the mulch is the cause. They just hide in it. I found bulky wood chips just aren the best. Straw is probably fine Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@charliewilliams8794]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN thank you

[@mapofthesoultagme7143]

Can I use grass where I have pulled out the roots? Would that make new grass grow? Also, does it matter how big or small the grass pieces are?

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The roots usually dry quickly. Just use it on a hot day. Smaller the clipping the quicker it drys. Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim. Please subscribe as it really helps me in making videos.

[@shellymiller8597]

If you use grass clippings that had been treated at some point, how long do they need to sit dormant before all herbicides have been degraded out?

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[@lilyyuan8901]

How do you use grass clippings without getting grass seeds in your beds?

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[@Nictata]

Get info thanks

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[@melvinbarnes197]

My back yard grass grows really quickly, and always have plenty of clippings. Would it hurt to use clippings that have turned light brown as a mulch.

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[@melvinbarnes197]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Thank you. I'll do that

[@keales9564]

Wow! I never thought it mattered if I used green or dry grass (month old). Could you explain a little more please?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Since you aren't putting a lot down the grass dries quickly. You aren't putting it down as composted. Just a mulch barrier. You want it to dry and brown. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@jackiehorsley9263]

That's a good tip I'll have to remember that

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep!

[@carolann1906]

Can i use cedar mulch in my containers? Tomatoes, peas, beans, winter squash, etc.

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[@carolann1906]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN awesome, thank you

[@brandihagerty958]

Will my small weeds die if I put glass clippings on top of them?

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[@karenwittfoth5380]

If grass keeps the weeds down, should I wait till the seeds to sprout before putting grass on?

[@williammiller9780]

yes, at least until your desired plants are identifiable and you can keep a small radius around them clipping free.

[@s.z.6200]

Does this make grass grow in the garden?

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[@teachergirl41]

I’m assuming that grass clippings that are a few days old are fine? I’m trying it this year with ones that are already turning brown but won’t go for a thick layer-just a half inch as you said.

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[@mommycares2107]

Hi Gary, shouldn't you wait until the grass gets brown before using it as mulch? Would the grass grow where it's being used as mulch?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nope. This works well. Don't exceed 1/2 of inch each time you layer it and if in the 70s and sunny. It will brown out in 3 sunny days Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@hard2fathom1]

I'm a little wary of using grass b/c my grass seems to be the home to thousands of aphids.

[@telathomason57]

How do you use grass clippings (or can you) when you have drip hose around your garden plants?

[@noneyun9943]

You won’t need the drip hose! I’ve been mulching around my plants for a month now, and they barely need water. If you lift us the brown grass, you will see the soil stays moist for days. The more grass, the more moisture retention. I used straw and drip hose last year, and I couldn’t give the garden enough water.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Just pick it up and you mulch and lay it on the grass Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@psd9850]

Do you remove the clippings when you harvest your vegetables or do you leave it there "forever"?

[@nickc4276]

I leave mine. It's called the back to eden method. I also use shredded leaves. The idea is to mimic the forest floor.

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[@charliewilliams8794]

will it matter if you got a lot of weeds in your lawn? I was also wondering the same for compost can you compost weeds or will that make weeds grow in your compost/ garden.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Only matters if you are cutting seed pods but I cut seeds all the time and its really not an issue. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@charliewilliams8794]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN thank you

[@kmcsciguy]

I have some aggressive vining plants in my yard that clippings will root so can’t use the grass. Any other suggestions? Would shredded leaves work well?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well you could put your grass on a larger tarp and let it dry. Bone dry. That would kill the vine. But shredded hardwood, straw or anything really Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@keales9564]

Can I use bamboo leaves as mulch?

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[@roleciaburkhead3886]

Do you have to remove the grass clippings when you water?

[@gdpope52]

No, I just water through the clippings.

[@nancyalberghini7581]

Gary doesn’t this bring in weeds though that are in your lawn?? (Seeds etc)

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nope. That an over blow worry. Even if you cut some seed pods, it not a concern Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks