dried grass after dryspell
3 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (20)
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
Related Discussions
are dried grass clippings green or brown?
Comments (4)Lots of discussion/debate on this question over the years. The hang-up is that what many think is "dried" usually isn't...dried enough to be called a carbon that is. ;) I have linked a couple of the best prior discussions for you if you want to review them for more details and there are many more that a search using "grass clippings" will pull up if interested. But I think the easiest way to go is to think of so-called "dried grass clippings" as a mixture of the two - sure they are part carbon (or browns) but they also still contain a high % of nitrogen (green) no matter how dry they are. So treat them as a great addition to your compost but weigh them equally on both sides of the green/brown question. Then if you note an odor developing you'll know they were still 'mostly' green and you can then add more carbons or vice-versa. ;) Dave Grass clippings - green or brown When green turns brown...See Moredried grass as mulch?
Comments (5)If they had a lot of weeds in their lawn, you might get some weeds, but they'd be growing in the mulch and very easy to pull out. The grass should suppress any weeds from growing from the soil. If you pile grass too thickly, it might stink as it decomposes. If they have a really big pile, you may find that the bottom of it has turned to nice brown compost....See MoreDried vs. fresh grass clippings
Comments (9)The other thing is that you may need to add more water or other source of moisture, if the clippings are dry, to get a good moisture balance in the pile. For me, my "greens" are usually wet, and browns are dry, so one reason to mix is not just for green-brown combo but to even out moisture content. So, dry grass still adds nitrogen but can help keep my garbage can compost bins (used for kitchen waste)from getting as garbagy-smelling even if I don't have quite enough paper, dry leaves etc to balance out. And sometimes if I have a lot of grass at once, I intentionally spread some of it out to dry so it's easier to work with (no gobby clumps)and not so wet, because I may not have enough other stuff to balance it out right away. Grass is a pain when it is all smelly, but still useful if you can mix it up or spread it out amongst dry brown stuff. If it's totally putrefied (which happens quickly in current hot weather) it can be too gross to work with. When I was an extreme newbie, I had NO idea bags of grass would start to smell, or even that thick layers of fresh green clippings would start to smell (and SO bad, like, what just DIED here?). But now I know to move fast or take measures as above....See MoreDried Grass Plumes
Comments (13)Josh, I wish I could grow Chasmantheum (sea oats, I think?) because it is so beautiful in the garden, and now that you tell me how beautifully it dries, I am wishing even harder. I grow all sorts of lovely things out of zone, but I've tried it many times and have never had it live over even one winter. I grow several miscanthus, but this far north I rarely see flowers/seeds except for M. purpurescens (which is nothing to sneeze at, plume wise, or foliage wise, in the fall). Like you, I love using the fresh leaves in arrangements, they are very long lasting and people are amazed/curious. I once made an outdoor vase arangement of cattails and curling M. "Morning Light' leaves for a late evening dinner party, back lit it with candles, and it was a hit with the guests, and for once, even I didn't (internally) think I could've done it better. Arundo donax 'variegata'... BIG SIGH... No grass has any right to be that big, beautiful, and flambouyant! I admire it in pictures, have even considered trying to overwinter it in my house. I have a bad case of grass envy over this one. The closest I can come is phragmites communis variegata (not as showy, but lovely all the same), but it has become kind of a thug in my garden, even giving the variegated cattail a run for its money. I am glad to see that you can post directly on GW once again. You are a great resource of information and inspiration. Kate (Exuberant Gardens)...See More- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
- 3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago
Related Stories
GARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Purple Needle Grass, California’s State Grass
The long-lived, drought-tolerant Stipa pulchra is as admired for its benefits as for its good looks
Full StoryFALL GARDENINGThese Native Grasses Bring a Different Fall Color to the Garden
When other plants are brown, cool-season grasses green up the landscape
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESGreat Garden Combo: 3 Soft-Looking Plants for a Dry Climate
Weave a romantic tapestry with this drought-tolerant combination of plants as tough as they are lovely
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES10 Top California Native Plants, Trees and Grasses
Enjoy a fuss-free, water-wise garden in the Golden State by growing plants naturally in tune with the climate and wildlife
Full StoryINSPIRING GARDENSInside Houzz: A Waterfront Property Ditches the Grass for a Garden
New drought-tolerant plantings and outdoor gathering spaces help this California backyard take in the view without wasting space or water
Full StoryGARDENING FOR BUTTERFLIESGreat Design Plant: Red Yucca Spikes Dry Spots With Color
Neither heat nor cold nor lack of water fazes this flowering succulent, which adds spiky texture to Southwestern landscapes
Full StoryHOMES AROUND THE WORLDThe Great Escape: Family Rebuilds After a Devastating Wildfire
Tim and Tammy Holmes survived the 2013 Tasmanian bushfires but lost their home. See how they’ve started over
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES5 Great Grasses for a New Lawn
Learn about maintenance, wear tolerance, ideal climate and more for these top turf choices to pick the right one for you
Full StoryFRONT YARD IDEASBefore and After: Front Lawn to Prairie Garden
How they did it: Homeowners create a plan, stick to it and keep the neighbors (and wildlife) in mind
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGNIs It Time to Consider Fake Grass?
With more realistic-looking options than ever, synthetic turf can be a boon. Find the benefits and an installation how-to here
Full Story
User