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8 things to do with cut grass you probably never thought of

Those with large and small lawns will know how much of a task mowing can be. But even worse - what do you do with all the grass clippings, once you've finished mowing the grass?

The  Environmental Protection Agency  (EPA) estimates that yard waste accounts for 18% of the trash that is dumped in landfills - increasing to 50% during the growing season! Approximately 75% of this waste comprises grass clippings (circa  1,500 pounds  per year), the remainder being tree leaves and limbs.

Considering that landfills are starting to  run out of space  - and many have banned grass clippings anyway - isn't it about time we put our grass clippings to better use?

Here are eight ways to use grass clippings you probably never thought of ...

1. leave them on the lawn
If you are striving for  a perfect lawn  , you will likely remove your glass clippings every time you mow. But you're actually robbing the grass of certain nutrients it needs to grow.

In the future, let your short clippings lie as they break down quickly, nourishing the grass and turning it a perfect shade of green. In fact, grass clippings  can add back  up to 25% of the nutrients.  that growth removes from the soil! These clippings also encourage beneficial microorganisms and earthworms that digest this herb and maintain soil health.

However, clippings that are  too long  do not break off and leave the lawn looking unsightly. To avoid this, you may need to mow more often - removing no more than a third of the blade of grass at a time. Despite more frequent cutting, you will still save time by skipping to pick up the clippings! Studies show  that it takes  less time overall to mow more often  and leave clippings on the lawn, compared to weekly mowing and bagging clippings.

Keep in mind that if the lawn is showing disease or is  full of weeds  , address these issues before leaving the found clipped grass, as this will only exacerbate the problem.

2. Animal feed
Grass clippings can be used to make silage for livestock feed. Some tests  have found that silage made from the latter's clippings has a protein content of 18.2%, and a digestible content of 68% - much higher than hay, which typically averages a digestible content of about 59 %.

In addition to feeding livestock, grass clippings can be a viable supplemental feed source for sheep. The results of  several studies  indicate that cut grass can be effective and safe, used as inexpensive renewable food sources for these woolly creatures.

Even if you don't have animals on your own, check to see if your neighbors or local farm owners would be interested in using your grass clippings for cattle and sheep.

Remember:  Never  use grass clippings that have been chemically treated to feed animals.

3. Compost
If you don't want to leave them on your lawn, one of the easiest ways to put cut grass to good use in your garden is by  composting them  . Once the clippings are prepared and treated the right way, you will be able to recycle the nutrients from the grass in other areas of your garden.

A proper compost pile requires a mix of green and brown materials. Freshly cut grass is considered 'green', and so will need to be compensated for by adding some brown material, such as dry leaves, twigs, twigs or paper. When adding fresh grass clippings, be sure to quench the grass in the heap to improve aeration and prevent compaction.

Alternatively, you can let your grass clippings dry out completely and turn brown when, unsurprisingly, they are considered brown material!

4. Trimming grass tea
Making a  compost tea  and compostable items is a great way to eradicate the disease, increase the amount of nutrients available to plants, accelerate the decomposition of toxins and improve the nutritional quality and taste of vegetables.

To make a  clipping grass tea  , place the freshly cut grass in a bucket of water and let it steep. Beneficial nutrients like potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus, chlorophyll and amino acids leech from the grass into the water. After three days or so, strain the liquid and use it to feed your plants by washing it on the roots or spraying it on the leaves.

Here are some tips and recipes for  making homemade fertilizer teas  .

5. The padding
Mulch is the term used to describe any type of material that is spread over the surface of the floor as a covering. Organic compost helps retain moisture, eliminate weeds, keep the soil fresh, and improve its fertility.

Grass clippings, whether fresh or dried, make an excellent compost  that contains  high amounts of nitrogen, something all plants need to grow and flourish.

Place a quarter-inch thick layer of fresh clippings around flower beds and plant beds for a free, organic mulch. If it is thicker, the grass will not be able to break down quickly enough and may start to smell as it decomposes. The dried clippings - which make a great compost for vegetable crops - can be spread in thicker.

6. High Beds
Raised bed gardening is one of the best ways to garden -  find out why here  ! If you maintain a container garden or raised beds, then you will be happy to know that they are a great way to use up your excess grass clippings.

To improve soil quality and increase its yield, consider using  the soil mix lasagna method . It involves creating multiple layers of material to fill the bed and nourish your plants.

In the lower regions of the beds, a layer of pieces of grass clippings with two pieces of shredded leaves - these slowly compost over time into rich soil. Clippings should be layered thinly to prevent matting. Once the beds are almost full (less than six to twelve inches from the top), add a compostable barrier like cardboard and fill the rest with your chosen soil mix.

7. natural coloring
Grass clippings make a great natural green dye color for Easter eggs, but could also be treated as an organic fabric dye! Find out  how to mix up here  .

8. Recycling center
If you are producing more grass clippings than you can use, then the best option is to take your unwanted clippings to your local recycling center to dispose of them in a clean and green way.

What not to do - burn them!
Along with the fact that burning grass or leaf clippings outdoors is prohibited by law in many states and countries, incineration of wet grass clippings or other green materials creates thick smoke that can be  harmful to health.  and the environment.

That said,  researchers  at the Agricultural Research Service in Albany, California, have figured out how to turn ordinary grass clippings into environmentally friendly fireplace logs that could be for sale in the future - keep your eyes peeled!