TIPS ON COMPOSTING GRASS: It is encouraged that you leave the grass clippings on your lawn to return nutrients to the soil. If you wish to compost grass however, do not add too many grass clippings to your compost at one time. They tend to mat and become smelly. It is suggested that you; Add them in thin layers. Allow them to dry in the sun before adding them. Mix them with dry materials such as leaves.
I have a large wooden bin I toss my leaves and "green" compost in. I also have 2 composter bins that I layer my compost with stuff from house like fruit peelings, waste veggies etc, then the layer of leaves etc from the wooden bin. I get at least 4 or 5 full bins of fully composted material a year from each bin.
I own a mulching mower...helps feed the grass and it looks excellent.
Here in Waterloo they give away free composters to every home once a year.
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