10. Give to Local Farmers or Gardeners
No garden? No problem. Offer your untreated grass clippings to local farms, community gardens, or neighbors who compost or mulch. Many will gladly take them off your hands.
What to Avoid
Don’t use clippings treated with herbicides in compost or gardens — the chemicals can persist and harm plants.
Avoid piling clippings too thickly, or they may rot and smell.
Let clippings dry out before using them as mulch to avoid matting and fungus.
Final Thoughts
Your lawn can give you more than just curb appeal — it can give back to your entire garden. Instead of throwing away those fresh-cut clippings, put them to work in your yard, garden, and compost pile.
It’s free, it’s sustainable, and it turns a chore into a surprisingly valuable opportunity.
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