I just put them in place, preferably with paper or cardboard underneath. Grass clippings are WONDERFUL. They'll help you cut down on weeding this year. But the real beauty of mulch, is the improvement you'll see in your soil next year!

George
Tahlequah, OK

I used lots of grass clippings I got from our local rec dept for 3 years. It works great. Just a few things I've learned from experience. I applied them fresh in layers usually 2-3 inches deep usually. If I had more than I needed I just piled them close to where I would use them and let them start decomposing. The grass I got had very little Bermuda. If it has any Bermuda I learned the hard way. It is best to make sure you stir it and make sure it dries out completely or pile them up and let them decompose and only apply those that are decomposed. Or you will fight Bermuda. The clippings I was getting had very little Bermuda in it and I still had troubles. If you are just using your own clippings you will know if you have sprayed. After spraying I wouldn't use the clippings for at least one cutting. If using clippings from another source I would ask them to tell you when they sprayed and tell them you don't want them for a cutting or two after wards. Last year after a new rec manager took over he didn't tell me when they sprayed and I felt I had some problems. So I'm no longer using outside clippings. Otherwise like George said they are wonderful. They cut down on weeding and watering. I'm using loose hay and straw this summer. Have plenty of both. Again like George said you will notice a big improvement in your soil. Jay