Greener Bloomfield - NJ
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As the official green team for the Township of Bloomfield, we help develop, document and promote sustainable activities and programs that help keep our community clean, green and strong. Greener Bloomfield is a volunteer group of individuals who have been actively working as the Township of Bloomfield’s Green Team since 2008 advancing the Township’s efforts in the Sustainable Jersey Municipal Cert
05/23/2025
Did you know... Grasscycling lowers your need to fertilize by up to 30%, reduces the trucking and resulting fuel use and pollution for collecting the bags, renders and maintains a healthier lawn, and eliminates the need to purchase and fill biodegradable bags for grass.
HOW TO GRASSCYCLE:
Mow "high and often" by setting your mower blade to the highest setting (2.5-3.5" height) and mowing frequently enough that you don't remove more than one-third of the grass blade.
Leave short grass clippings on your lawn to act as natural fertilizer and light, short-term mulch. The clippings will shelter tender grass roots from the sun to keep them cool and conserve moisture giving you a healthier and greener lawn while saving the time and effort of bagging up grass cuttings.
Double Bonus: The practice of grasscycling helps make your lawn more resistant to w**ds and certain lawn diseases by improving your soil quality and increasing the overall health your grass so you can also save money by reducing your need for lawn fertilizers and w**d controls.
Myth busted: Grasscycling does NOT cause thatch! Short grass clippings decompose within a few days and any accidental clumps are easy to remove. Thatch, on the other hand, is highly labor intensive to remove because it is is made up of dead roots and stems that result from overwatering, over-fertilizing and mowing grass too short.
For more information visit.
Township of Bloomfield Yardwaste, webpage
https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/283/Yard-Waste
Sustainable Yard Care Resources for Homeowners, Rutger Cooperative Extension
https://ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/anr/sustainable-landscape-education/sustainable-yard-care-resources-for-homeowners/
Environmentally-Friendly Lawn Care, PDF Tipsheet from NJDEP, Bureau of Energy and Sustainabilityhttps://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/recycling/Grass%20Cut%20It%20and%20Leave%20It.pdf
04/26/2025
Setting up for our Earth Day celebration … come and join us at the library, 11 am to 3 pm today!
04/22/2025
Happy Earth Day! We hope you have a chance to pause and enjoy this beautiful sunny day!
Remember to stop by the Bloomfield Public Library Courtyard this Saturday, April 26, 11 AM to 3 PM, to celebrate Earth Day!
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