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Old 09-06-2011, 07:02 PM posted to rec.gardens
J.R. in MI J.R. in MI is offline
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Default moldy grass clippings..

On Jun 8, 3:34*am, coykiesaol
wrote:
Hi all!
I was saving some grass clippings for mulch and discovered this morning
that they were very wet and moldy. (yes, lesson learned) I am assuming
that it is NOT a good idea to use moldy grass clippings for mulch,
right?

Also, do I put a nice thick layer of grass clipping mulch around my red
onion plants? wasn't sure about this.

Thanks!!

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coykiesao


Spread thinly between plants as soon as you finish mowing; the
clippings will dry quickly and won't get moldy this way. If you put a
thick layer down it will mat down so much that water can't get
through. You can add a thin layer each week when you mow.