{"id":5036,"date":"2021-07-26T07:53:03","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T07:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=5036"},"modified":"2024-02-08T23:23:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T23:23:54","slug":"grass-clippings-as-mulch-14-pros-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/grass-clippings-as-mulch-14-pros-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Grass Clippings as Mulch | 14 Pros & Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Grass clippings can be used as mulch and has many pros including reducing moisture loss from soil, stops weed growth and adds organic matter to soil. Mulching with grass clippings can have cons if it is laid too thick including becoming too soggy, anaerobic, or smelling. This can attract bugs and mold can form on top of thick layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grass Clippings as Mulch \u2013 Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/strong><\/td>
Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Protect plants and soil from frost<\/td>
If laid too thick can become anaerobic and smell<\/td><\/tr>
Reduce moisture loss from soil<\/td>
Can become soggy<\/td><\/tr>
Prevent weeds<\/td>
Mold can form on thick layers<\/td><\/tr>
Adds organic matter to soil<\/td>
Needs a carbon source to balance it out<\/td><\/tr>
Feed soil microbes and worms<\/td>
Can attract bugs and flies if it gets too wet<\/td><\/tr>
Save on waste going to landfill<\/td>
Can spread weed seeds<\/td><\/tr>
Contains nitrogen to support plant leaf growth<\/td>
Can blow away in strong winds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n