For information call Saint Paul - Ramsey County Department of Public Health at 651.266.2400 or 651.292.7746. return to top Follow these steps for a healthy lawn. They save time, energy and produce less waste. Set mower blade to cut no more than one-third of the surface at any one time. Mow on a regular basis, making sure the mower blade is sharp. Regular mowing reduces the need to bag grass clippings.
Short clippings filter down to the soil and decompose quickly.
Don't bag grass clippings. Leaving them on the lawn recycles valuable nutrients into the soil. If you do bag grass clippings, use them as mulch on gardens or around trees and shrubs, add them to your backyard compost pile or take them to one of seven Ramsey County compost sites. The best time to water is early morning to avoid excessive evaporation. The worst time to water is late evening because the lawn stays wet all night, encouraging disease development.