Grass Clippings?
 

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!

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.

Yes
 

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.

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

grass clippings
 

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

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

All of the supermarkets around and in the Villages
 

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.

:bigbow: :bigbow:

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:

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.

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.

3 inches?
 

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?

grass clippings
 

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:

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/homeowne...blog?entry=269