Should you rake grass clippings or leave them on your lawn?
If this is the case, don’t fret.
Grass clippings can be left on the lawn to add nutrients to it, or bagged for easy cleanup.
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Below, learn what to do with excess grass clippings on your lawn.
Bagging your grass clippings can be beneficial in more ways than one.
Not only does bagging remove the clippings from your yard completely, but it also reduces pests and allergens.
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They are especially rich innitrogen.
This natural form of nitrogen acts as a slow-release fertilizer.
You will never have to worry about it burning your lawn.
Nor will it cause harm to pets or children.
You should only use dry grass clippings and no more than 2 inches of clippings at a time.
If you mow your lawn regularly, you will greatly reduce the need for grass clippings.
However, you should not cut more than 1/3 of the grass blades at a time.
Adding grass clippings to bare spots can help grass grow, but not as a seeding treatment.
It also aids in moisture retention.
Only add a thin layer so as not to trap any airflow.
Grass clippings that are spread less than 1 inch high will decompose quickly.
