8. Fertilize Grass Clippings With A Trick
Supplies Required: lawn clippings
Making Cost: $0*
During the spring and summer, grass cuttings are everywhere because you need to keep your lawn well-groomed. Consider using this remaining vegetation as fertilizer instead of throwing it in the garbage or blowing it onto the street. Grass clippings are an unexpected source of nutrients, much like Epsom salt.

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According to Gardeners.com, clippings can supply up to 40% of the nutrients required for your garden. Applying grass clippings to your soil allows you to use a fertilizer that contains less nitrogen. Adding grass clippings to your soil can be especially beneficial if it is sandy, has a lot of clay, or lacks organic matter.
