The Other Side of the Grass-Clippings Argument Decomposed grass clippings are a great addition of essential nutrients to compost, which can be used as an all-natural substitute for some nitrogen fertilizers. If organic (chemical-free, carbon-based) compost material can be reused to plant produce and flower gardens in the spring. Nitrogen-rich and organic nutrients break down to create a natural fertilizer for your lawn and garden. If someone in your home has grass allergies, bagging can help minimize allergens drifting around the air in your home and outdoor spaces.įinally, yard waste like grass blades and other organic matter offers valuable nutrients and high nitrogen content to your compost pile and will help recycle the nutrients from your grass clippings. If the grass is very overgrown, lawn clippings should be bagged and removed to protect a healthy lawn. Dead leaves and other yard debris are also easy to remove with your bags of grass clippings. Accumulation of dead yard clippings can quickly cause brown spots, or tufts of dried grass that float around walkways and might get inside your house with a breeze or foot traffic.īagging attachments are very often components of newer-model lawnmowers, and if not, collecting grass and other yard debris to prevent dead, brown grass is as simple as raking. ![]() There are also aesthetic reasons, adding to the crisp appearance of a green, beautiful lawn. The main argument for bagging grass clippings is usually that it allows fresh-cut grass to "breathe" and prevents smothering of the grass due to clumps of grass left behind. We'll explain the benefits and disadvantages of bagging grass clippings, and help you decide which is best for your lawn. The real answer is, there are benefits to both practices, and what you choose for your lawn should depend on a few different variables. Others believe leaving grass clippings prevents dry grass because the breakdown of organic elements nurtures grass while shielding it from the sun. Many people swear it improves the bioavailability of certain plant nutrients, like oxygen, water, and minerals in the soil. ![]() "To bag or not to bag" is a very common, age-old question we get from homeowners who are new to lawn care.
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