Pecan Shells & Lawn Clippings

Pecan Shells
Pecan shells are long lasting and quite attractive. They are dark
brown in color and are highly effective in helping the soil retain its
moisture. If you do not live in an area where pecans are processed,
however, you may have a difficult time finding them for your garden.

Lawn Clippings
Everyone has lawn clippings! And, they also make a great mulch.
Lawn clippings are great for keeping on your lawn, as they provide
nutrients to your lawn’s soil. They can, however, also be collected and
used in your garden.
If you do choose to use lawn clippings as a mulch in your garden, it is
best to wait until the lawn clippings have dried out before you using
them. If you apply them while they are still fresh, then will become
compacted and will generate heat as they decompose. This can cause
damage to your plants.
When applying grass clippings as a garden mulch, you should create a
layer that is about two inches thick. This will provide you with
optimum weed control if you have already sufficiently removed all
weeds before adding the mulch. You may want to build up the layers
of grass clipping mulch over time in order to prevent using fresh
clippings or clippings that have not been adequately dried. If you use
fresh clippings, it will create a solid mat of mulch over your garden.
Lawn clippings can let off a scent for the first week or two as they
decompose, even after they have been dried. After this period has
passed, the scent will subside. You should also avoid using grass
clippings if your lawn has been treated with fungicides, pesticides, or
herbicides because these chemicals can have a negative impact onyour plants.