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..~ . ,~ ~~ u .~ a 5. Grasscycle 6. Mulch regularly Grass clippings have about 4% nitrogen in them. When they are left on the lawn, they can meet some of the lawn's nitrogen needs, as well as supply an array of other nutrients. ^ Leave the clippings on the lawn after mowing, except during the limited time of the year when the grass is too wet or too long. ^ Look for more detailed information in A Bay-Friendly Landscaping Guide to Grasscycling. Go to www.BayFriendlyorg to download a free copy. Mulch is any material spread evenly over the surface of the soil. Organic materials, including chipped landscape debris, are preferable over inorganic materials because they supply nutrients over time. Nitrogen 'drag' is usually not a problem, even when woody materials are used. ^ Keep 2-4 inches of an organic mulch over the surface of the soil at all times, or at least until plants grow to cover the soil. Typically, larger particle size mulches are better for weed control. Nutrients in the grass clippings are made available to plants. Fertilizer requirements can be reduced by as much as 50%, thereby lowering your costs and protecting water quality. TIPS FOR SUCCESS Indicators of Qualify Compost ^ Dark brown color ^ Sweet, earthy smell ^ Small, fairly uniform particle size ^ No weed sprouts ^ Feedstock is no longer recognizable ^ The producer can tell you the peak temperatures (and how long the compost stayed at those temperatures) ^ A nutrient analysis is available from the producer upon request ^ Compost is certified by the US Composting Council's Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Program. ^ Designate less visible areas, away from stormdrains, for leaves to remain as mulch after they fall. ^ Look for more detailed how-to information in ABay-Friendly Landscaping Guide to Mulch. Go to www~BavFriendlyorQ to download a free copy. ~~~_t, Mulch conserves water, enhances the growth of plants and the appearance of the landscape. It can also simplify your operations thereby lowering your costs by suppressing annual weed growth and reducing the need for trimming around trees and poles. Wje'll tolerate a little leaf debris in the beds, as long as it isn't impeding plant health. Resource- ef~icient landscaping rs healthy landscaping. " - Nate Silin, Owner, New Growth Landscape, Oakland 0 s Q 0 0 a 30 Grassrycling-leaving the clippings on the lawn after mowing -recycles nutrients and saves time & money.