Grass Clippings?

[GTTPF]

I will be moving to TV shortly and like to do my own lawn care. I bag my grass, Is there a special way to dispose of the clippings? Thanks!

[Ooper]

There is usually one day a week for removal of trimmings, shrubs and branches. In our village, it is done on Wednesdays. With St. Augustine grass, I don't know of anybody who bags their trimmings.

[BOMBERO]

I will be moving to TV shortly and like to do my own lawn care. I bag my grass, Is there a special way to dispose of the clippings? Thanks!

I cut holes in my pockets and let it fall down the inside of my pants leg and kick it around so it blends in.... I'm sorry, that was how I got rid of dirt from the tunnel when I was in the exercise yard at prison.

Yard waste pick-up is every Wed. in the Villages. Use a PAPER yard waste bag.

[GeorgeT]

Most mowers mulch now-a-days. It's also good for the lawn.

[GTTPF]

I have a multching mower but I like to bag clippings every other time to keep the thatch down.

[Bogie Shooter]

The Zoysia clippings break down well. Bagging is not necessary.

[Doodlegirl]

sell a package (4 I think) of tall, khaki colored (think lunch bag color) bags.
Once a week, and you will get that date at closing, place grass clippings, twigs, etc. in the bag, or two, and away it goes. When you get here, ask a neighbor to show you what they look like. I moved in around July 8th and it took me a bit to figure out how to dispose of lawn 'stuff'. I like to do my own lawn and garden also. I had a knock out rose bush that I wanted out and after fighting it to the ground I let it dry out a bit out of site of neighbors and left it for the yard day pick up. No problem, it disappeared with the bag/s. Where I'm from in South Florida we simply placed all the yard trash at
the curb and as long as it wasn't longer than 6' off it went. I'm learning to prune more to get stuff in the tall bags which we are to use. I wish I had thought to ask the question myself before moving in. I didn't have a clue and
had a lot of detris to remove.

[zcaveman]

I cut holes in my pockets and let it fall down the inside of my pants leg and kick it around so it blends in.... I'm sorry, that was how I got rid of dirt from the tunnel when I was in the exercise yard at prison.

Yard waste pick-up is every Wed. in the Villages. Use a PAPER yard waste bag.

:bigbow: :bigbow:

[Uptown Girl]

The Zoysia clippings break down well. Bagging is not necessary.

According to the literature my hubby received when he attended a meeting for newcomers (VCDD- Community Development Districts) Boogie Shooter is right on target.
If you cut no more than one-third of the leaf blade at any one time, and keep it at the proper height (1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches for Empire Zoysia grass) the clippings will return nutrients and organic matter to the lawn. They say the clippings DO NOT contribute to thatch. (this might be variety specific)

They said that these two practices help the root system go deeper and the lawn becomes more DROUGHT TOLERANT as a result. COOL!

The only concern about clippings would be to make sure they stay away from storm drains, water bodies, etc. so it appears you won't have to go through the extra time and effort of bagging clippings to keep your lawn healthy.
Good news.... !

[old moe]

:According to the literature my hubby received when he attended a meeting for newcomers (VCDD- Community Development Districts) Boogie Shooter is right on target.
If you cut no more than one-third of the leaf blade at any one time, and keep it at the proper height (1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches for Empire Zoysia grass) the clippings will return nutrients and organic matter to the lawn. They say the clippings DO NOT contribute to thatch. (this might be variety specific)

They said that these two practices help the root system go deeper and the lawn becomes more DROUGHT TOLERANT as a result. COOL!

The only concern about clippings would be to make sure they stay away from storm drains, water bodies, etc. so it appears you won't have to go through the extra time and effort of bagging clippings to keep your lawn healthy.
Good news.... ! Amen to this info. Learned this many years ago from a head grounds keeper at a golf course. He pointed out to me that golf courses are cut every 4-5 days and they NEVER bag. Best free fertilizer around.:spoken:

[Mikitv]

We have the Zoysia grass and do our own lawn. Most times we just mulch and only bag clippings when it has gotten extremely long due to all the rain. You purchase the brown yard waste bags and use those for any clippings, etc. You have a set day once a week you can set them out on the curb.

[elevatorman]

There is an Extension Service Agent from the U of FL stationed in TV. He recommends not bagging. His office is centrally located and he will talk to you about any lawn or garden concern. He will also speak to a group if you care to schedule him. He has some good info on FL plants, including cold resistant palms.

[CarGuys]

In upstate New York we were always told to leave the clippings on the ground for healthy grass.

We were also advised to mow no lower than 3 inches. This was to help the grass choke out weeds?

Is Zoyzia grass different. I have read only 2 inches max?

[GTTPF]

Thank you all for your input. I know the brown bags as I have to use them in NJ. I will have zoysia grass and have never delt with it before. I like to keep my grass a little on the longer side during hot weather as it helps prevent browning. I suppose that would be the same with the zoysia. I will have to do some research as to the care of it. Thanks again for all of your help.:bigbow:

[Bogie Shooter]

Here is a site that has info on Zoysia. The issue a video several times a year advising what you should be doing with your grass.
http://www.sodsolutions.com/homeowners/news/news_blog?entry=269

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Here is a site that has info on Zoysia. The issue a video several times a year advising what you should be doing with your grass.
http://www.sodsolutions.com/homeowners/news/news_blog?entry=269

Excellent link, Bogie - thanks!

Bill :)

[CarGuys]

Here is a site that has info on Zoysia. The issue a video several times a year advising what you should be doing with your grass.
http://www.sodsolutions.com/homeowners/news/news_blog?entry=269

Thanks great site!

[graciegirl]

I think Zoysia LOOKS more like Ohio grass. St. Augustine has wider blades and feels a little harsh when you go barefooted.

We have both in The Villages. The St. Augustine grass tends to be found more toward the Northern part and the new areas are all sodded with Zoysia.

The people who cut our Zoysia in Hadley left the clippings and the grass looked fine.

[mulligan]

Just be prepared for a brown lawn for a few months in winter as the zoysia goes dormant.

[Russ_Boston]

Here is a site that has info on Zoysia. The issue a video several times a year advising what you should be doing with your grass.
http://www.sodsolutions.com/homeowners/news/news_blog?entry=269

Watched them all - thanks for the link!

[Dennis Ga]

Just be prepared for a brown lawn for a few months in winter as the zoysia goes dormant.

Brown is wonderful as you don't have to cut the grass :a040:

[GTTPF]

Great link! It will come in handy. Thanks!

[John_W]

We have a courtyard villa and I had the usual landscaping job done, pine straw removed, fabric put down and a palm tree planted and copper rocks put down. However I did leave the 4 foot strip of grass in the front and in the courtyard in the rear. My neighbor bought a push mower from Home Depot, I was going to get an electric until I saw how well his cut the grass. We both got the deluxe push mower with the bag, but I never use the bag like I did in Baltimore. Just let the grass mulch itself and three weeks ago I put down good fertilizer and it really looks green. It grows so fast I have to cut it every five days.