Install grass sods on decomposed leaves & mulch
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Comments (3)+1. Keep the compost going and then just sprinkle the finished product over the area once it has decomposed. Sods needs good soil contact to root properly....See MoreSod or Rubber Mulch
Comments (4)Your friend is right- rubber mulch is very low maintenance and will definitely repel cats. It may seem costly at first but if you think about it, it's a very worthwhile investment. Rubber mulch lasts for YEARS, so for the amount of times you would've replaced any other kind of surfacing, it's worth it. I love it, I think you will too! Here is a link that might be useful: rubberecycle...See MoreToro Mulch Mower spits grass/leaves out at the front right wheel?
Comments (30)While i never fixed mine i know it is the deflector shield that has an opening in it as i recall, only happens when I turn right . if you turn it over it becomes obvious. i had thought of bending up some metal and bolting it to the old piece to close it off. Really irritating when the grass is long. Raising the wheels does not fix it though it makes it easier to cut tall grass with the front cuttingless grass and the back finishing it off...See MoreUsing mulched leaves after I've put down wood mulch
Comments (5)I agree with The Virginian. I'm trying to replace some of my lawn with shrubs and flowers, so whenever I need a new area cleared, I lay down cardboard, then whatever organic material I can get my hands on. One of my neighbors gives me his grass clippings, so that usually goes on first. Last fall, I collected 30 bags of leaves one afternoon, and shredded that, then laid it down over the grass clippings. I've been having a ball all spring, watching various kinds of birds pick through it, looking for bugs. Besides eliminating the need to cut off the sod, by the time I plant an area, the top few inches is actual soil. (Under that, unfortunately, is pure, heavy, clay.) Shredded leaves, raked out evenly, look just as nice as mulch, IMHO....See MoreUser
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