I have a lot of ornamental grasses I wish to reduce and then put in my compost barrel, will this unit do that?
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Not well I'm afraid. You can try it if you already own the chipper, but I haven't had much success with stringy things like grasses or leaves. It's really more suitable for hard waste like sticks and small (under 1.5") branches.
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I'm thinking that "Ornamental" grass is very fibrous. Like corn husks or celery. Ever put those into your garbage disposal? They jam it up and burn it out. Chippers are more for hard, dried, crumbly kind of debris. Things that you could "crunch up" or burn easily without it turning into pure smoke over a campfire. I think Ornamental grass would not do well in this chipper, or any chipper. Remember, even large commercial wood chippers do not accept palm branches or palm leaves as they are similar and jam up and ruin the motor. Hope that helps..:)
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Most likely. I've done Hydrangea branches, and small fruit tree branches, and I would think the ornamental grass would be softer and easier on the unit. Be aware, if the input is easily bent, it may escape from chopping, and thus jam the unit. Usually easy to de-tangle.
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you would have to put a hole in the center and insert it down the shaft, inside the metal basket. I have a friend that does this, but I see no real advantage to this. I just put my grounds in a container after use, and use for compost.
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with a garden spade type pitchfork one can,be careful to layer with dry compost in-between layers.do not do what i did which is to try to make 2 out of one.leave it as is
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I ended up drilling holes in the base. I'm a homebrewer and like to compost my grains. Problem is when I dumped the grains in there, any liquid would flow out into the base and stink to high heaven. So I wasn't satisfied with the "compost tea" option, not to say others wouldn't be. Can't say I noticed it filling with rain water.
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Yes. It can actually work better that way, replacing the nitrogen your compost has already burned and reheating/activating your compost pile. It is organic, so the nitrogen is not so high that the late addition to your compost would hurt plants.
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I agree with JP's answer. I have fescue and buffalo grass and it worked fine on both, it only killed the sedge. If you're not sure, or if the instructions warn against your type of lawn grass, then don't use it and/or return the product. Almost all Amazon Marketplace suppliers will refund your purchase price if the product is unopened.
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it should; part of mine was buried (not on purpose). it might be better, though, if you could put mulch on top.
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I haven't tried, but my guess would be no. This unit has 3 thin oval slots that very effectively release fertilizer.
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I used it in Central Kansas, with a Fescue/sawgrass/crabgrass mixed with dandelions. It cut fine. Keeping it short is the key.
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Yes it will just the same as if it were grass. This blade will cut your grass very low and do a fairly good job of getting the moss too.
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No - if your composting vegetation (no meet) there doesn't seem to be much animal attraction. Occasionally mice get in, but if you stir your compost regularly, that would take care of that (I'm not a regular mixer of compost). I also put flat patio blocks around my composter that seems to prevent digging. But, if you do that, make sure that you're not blocking air flow. It's best to put them flush with the ground. And I don't recommend putting an impervious bottom below the composter. I like the worms and insects to get in and help the decay.
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Yes It Will. I Planted Five 6 Inch Pots In My Garden. The Herbs Are Growing Fast. Keep Watering The Herbs.
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I don't believe that this model is designed to use those bags but more to the point, YOU DON'T WANT ONE!!! Those bags fill-up in a minute or two, are cumbersome, and serve no purpose. Much better to let the clippings sit on your lawn and release nitrogen. Besides, this mower will function as a mulching unit. Recycle, recycle, recycle.
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You can add grass clippings. It would take about a month to have great compost if everything is just right. I've had mine for 3 months and continually add to it and will do that until it is full. There are products you can buy to speed up the process. I've had luck in years past adding composted manure to compost to give it a boost. This tumbler is awesome but was very time consuming to assemble by the way.
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Yes. I have used this to trim around my porch & shrubbery. I have Bermuda and centipede grass in my yard. Turn the blades to the sideways position for runners. It works great.
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Absolutely! It will compost quicker . If possible leave the fan running .I can leave my boat or travel trailer shut up for months summer or winter , no problems. Thanks, Jim
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If you have an edger that uses plastic string and have used it to cut wet grass than the WORX will cut compost-should be same principle.