On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:57:50 +0100, Jon Boy
wrote:


Hi,
I’m looking at setting up a home composting unit to ecologically
dispose of grass clippings. I’m just looking for inspiration on the
best ways to compost.

- Do you compost your grass clippings?

I use a mulching mower. The grass clippings decompose quickly and in
most cases you can't see the clippings after a few days.

- How do you compost your grass clippings?
- Does it make good compost?

Composing grass clipping alone will most likely result in a smelly
mess. However, it will make good compost if you mix in equal amounts
of "brown" material. Fallen leaves and grass clippings will work
well.

- How long does it take to compost?

Depends. Once your compost pile heats up, it should produce compost
in a few months.

- Whats the quickest way to compost grass clippings?

As stated above.


- Is it ok to dig it straight into the vegetable patch without
composting?

That is ok, but it is much better to allow the material to break down
in a pile.

- Is there another use within the graden for the grass clippings?

You can use them as mulch. Leaving the clippings on the lawn will add
nitrogen to your lawn making it greener. Mow often enough so no more
than 1/3 of the grass blade is cut.


Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks,
Jon