What Is Grasscycling?
Grasscycling (aka mulching) means chopping grass finely and letting it fall back onto the lawn. Instead of collecting clippings, your mower chops them into tiny pieces that naturally break down and return nutrients to the soil.
Top Benefits of Grasscycling
- Boosts Soil Nutrients
- Clippings contain up to 260 kg of N/ha/year, supplying 30–50% of your lawn’s nitrogen needs.
- Saves Time & Money
- No more bagging, hauling, or extra fertilizer purchases.
- Enhances Turf Quality
- Greener, thicker grass with 25–50% less fertilizer required.
- Reduces Carbon Footprint
- Eliminates plastic bags, less hauling, and 12% lower GHGs vs. bagging.
- Protects Soil
- A thin mulch layer retains moisture, cools roots, and reduces evaporation.
How Grasscycling Works
- Mow High & Often: Keep blades sharp and cut ≤⅓ of blade height per pass.
- Choose the Right Mower: Mulching decks or battery-powered mowers deliver finer clippings.
- Adjust Fertilizer Plan: Reduce synthetic N by up to 50%, saving money and protecting groundwater.
- Stay Consistent: Regular mowing prevents debris buildup and keeps clippings invisible.
Tips for Getting Started
- Sharpen Your Blade: Produces finer, faster-decomposing clippings.
- Mow When Dry: Avoid clumping by waiting for a dry day.
- Mix Grass Types: Cool-season grasses all cycle well; yields vary but nutrient returns stay high.
- Monitor Thatch: If thatch exceeds ½″, power-rake once a season.
- Test Your Soil: Confirm nutrient boosts and fine-tune fertilizer schedules.
FAQs
Will grasscycling make my lawn look messy?
Not if you mow frequently with a proper mulching deck—clippings blend in seamlessly.
Is grasscycling safe for sports fields?
Yes—modern mowers produce tiny clippings that decompose quickly without affecting play.
What about weed seeds in clippings?
Evidence is mixed, but most studies show no increase in weeds, and some allelopathic compounds in clippings may inhibit germination.
Why Choose SupaLawn?
- Virtual Lawn Health Audit: Upload photos for AI-driven mulching & fertilization tips.
- Custom Plans: Personalized schedules for mowing, fertilizing, and dethatching.
- Real-Time Tracking: Monitor color, density, and moisture all season.
- Expert Support: Get turf-care answers from our team.