How to Get Sawdust Out of the Grass

Although a 2-inch layer of sawdust is a great way to control weeds in your gardenbed, too much sawdust on the grass may prevent blades from getting adequate light or may introduce too much carbon into the soil, without enough nitrogen. While sawdust will eventually decompose on its own, you may want to remove it from your lawn with a few household and gardening tools. Depending on how much sawdust is on your lawn, removing the debris may take just a few minutes or be a more detailed affair.

Things You'll Need

• Rake
• Broom
• Dustpan
• Leaf blower

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Use a rake with flexible tines to get excessive amounts of sawdust off your grass and onto a cement surface such as a sidewalk or driveway.

   • 2

     Sweep the sawdust into a dustpan, and dispose of the sawdust, or add it to your compost pile or garden bed.

   • 3

     Use a leaf blower to spread out or redirect smaller sawdust particles too fine for the rake to pick up. Sweep up any excess sawdust as needed.