Contrary to some beliefs, grass clippings do not contribute to thatch. Thatch is a layer of organic material composed of plant parts such as crowns, roots, rhizomes and stolons and is simply not connected with the grass blade that is cut when mowing. Bacteria and fungi cause the fastest decomposition and rapidly attack grass clippings that are between 20 to 30 percent protein. Mulching mowers have become popular as they do the best job of chopping clippings. If you do not have a mulching mower, you can close the chute on your lawn mower or lower the trap door to get clippings to spread evenly beneath the mower.
Most manufacturers now offer a kit that converts a lawn mower into a mulching mower.
Bag It educational program, the city offers a variety of waste reduction programs. Zoo Changes Entry Fees Ranked as a top zoo in the nation by several leading publications, the historic Fort Worth Zoo is a fun adventure for families 365 days a year. Throughout the winter, the zoo will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours on Christmas Day and New Year s Day are from noon to 5 p.m. Both admission and parking fees have been adjusted recently. Toddlers, age 2 and under, are admitted free. Admission to the zoo is half-price every Wednesday, and group rates are available.