Learn about the benefits of leaving them on the lawn, creative ways to use them, and eco-friendly disposal options.

The scent of newly-mown grass in summer is well-loved by many people, but disposing of grass clippings from a large lawn requires some effort. Some folks just let the clippings remain where they fall, ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: In the past ...

A weekend of pruning, mowing, and trimming can leave your yard looking great and your cleanup pile looking huge. Branches, ...

Mike McGrath explains how to make homemade mustard, what you can do for your storm-damaged trees, how to grow strawberries from seed, what stink horn fungus is, how to plant new bushes, and why grass ...

Every spring, gardeners across the country load their carts with bags of compost at the garden center, spending $15-$30 or ...

Grass clippings are a valuable addition to a compost heap when added in shallow layers between or mixed into other materials being composted. (Credit: Dusan Kostic) Q. My compost consists almost ...

A question for Dan Gill: I bag my grass clippings when mowing, and I've been piling them up all summer. The pile heats up, and the clippings decompose quickly. Does this make good vegetable compost ...

Composting is a good way to get rid of yard waste and kitchen scraps, but not everything belongs in your pile. Avoid adding ...

With spring finally here and April showers turning everything a wonderful lush green, my lawn has grown phenomenally. I live on just under 1/3 acre and there is a lot of lawn to mow and each weekend I ...