![]() ![]() Mulch can look messy and decrease your curb appeal, especially if mowing longer grass that hasn’t been cut for long. Con: Incorrect mulching decreases curb appeal Fungal infections can develop when your lawn is wet, primarily due to clippings. ![]() Since mulch contains water, it might encourage fungi growth. Leaving grass clippings on the lawn can spread disease from one section to the entire lawn. Mulching encourages the spread of diseases if the grass or the grass clippings are infected.Īn unhealthy lawn shows signs and symptoms such as brown patches, discoloration on some sections, thin grass blades, and stunted growth. While mulching has great benefits, it can sometimes be bad for your lawn. Mulch also controls the spread of weeds by choking any weeds growing on the lawn. Often mowing contributes to a healthy environment for grass to grow but makes it unsuitable for weeds. Mulching requires frequent mowing, so the grass doesn’t grow too long. However, the grass clippings used as mulch should be weed-free.Īs some weed seeds require sunlight to grow, a layer of mulch blocks light from reaching weed seeds to germinate. Mulching is a cultural method to reduce the spread of weeds on the lawn. Recurrent mulching enriches your soil by adding more nitrogen over time. Mulching also saves money by cutting costs on fertilizers to feed your lawn. You also save the gas money you’d pay to transport the clippings to the damp site. If you have large disposal, you don’t need to pay an extra fee to rake and dispose of grass clippings to a lawn service company. Mulching saves money on tools and services you’d otherwise pay if you bagged the clippings. Mulch slows the soil evaporation rate and keeps the lawn moist. The released water supplements watering, especially in summer. Leaving grass clippings ensures that the water goes back to the soil. Most lawn mowers have a mulching and discharge compartment, allowing you to mow as you go and spend less time.įurthermore, you don’t spend much time raking, bagging, and transporting the grass clippings when you mulch. Leaving grass clippings on the lawn saves the time you take mowing. Unlike thatch, grass clippings don’t impede the passage of essential nutrients. The grassroots absorb these nutrients and utilize them for healthy growth. When you leave grass clippings on the lawn, they decompose faster and release nutrients into the soil. Mulch contains phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen. Grass clippings are a reliable source of nutrients for the grass. Pro: Mulching provides natural fertilizer to the lawn Let’s break down the advantages of mulching grass clippings. Mulching grass clippings has nutritional, economic, and environmental benefits. Pros and cons of mulching grass clippings Some mowers have a bag attached to the mower, which collects the clippings as you mow to save time and energy. Bagging clippings leave the lawn sleek, with only the look of freshly manicured grass. Instead, you rake the clippings and transfer them to a plastic bag for disposal or to the compost pit. The mulch is spread evenly throughout the lawn to benefit the grass.īagging doesn’t leave grass clippings on the lawn after mowing. Mulching is ideal for often mowed lawns, and the grass clippings should be shorter than one inch. The mower blade cuts the clippings into smaller pieces in the compartment, releasing them back to the lawn through the back or sides of the mower. You can use a mulching mower or attach a mower blade to your mower to mulch grass clippings. Mulching involves leaving grass clippings on the lawn during or after mowing. Mulching is better if you mow regularly, while bagging is the best choice if you have long grass that could pose a risk. Bagging grass clippings remove them from the site. When you mulch, you leave clippings on the lawn. The primary difference between mulching and bagging is where the grass clippings go after mowing. Deciding whether to mulch or bag grass clippings can be tricky, and sometimes doing one instead of the other can damage your lawn. Most yard keepers become stranded on where to take the grass clippings after mowing. Mowing is one of the best ways to keep your lawn lush and healthy. ![]()
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