LAWN MOWINGS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 29 December 1939, Page 3

LAWN MOWINGS

USE IN THE GARDEN. Lawn mowings may be utilised in the garden in several ways. They are especially valuable for rose beds and on the hardy flower border during dry spells. Stir the surface of the soil with a push hoe. then spread the lawn cuttings in neat circles around the plants. They will act as a mulch which conserves moisture in the ground. Turn the cuttings over with a rake occasionally. It is a mistake to place the cuttings too near the plants: the idea is to spread them over the roots to keep them cool and moist. Roses derive great benefit from a grass mulch. Rotted lawn mowings can be used with advantage at the bottom of trenches prepared for beans. As the lawn is mown pack the cuttings into a large box and press them down tightly. After a time they will rot down into valuable manure.

When transplanting members of the cabbage tribe, dig a hole 12 inches square and one spit deep. At the bottom place a layer of rotted lawn mowings, water well, then fill up with soil before putting in the plants. Use rotted lawn mowings when making compost for marrows and pumpkins. If it is impossible to store the grass mowings owing to limited space, burn them, then sprinkle the ashes, when cold, round the rose trees.