Half a Dozen Teacups

 

Most lawn mowers direct grass clippings into a bag either on the side or behind the blades. Mulching mowers cut clippings into smaller, less visible bits (like a paper shredder for your lawn) which are meant to decompose faster. They spread the clippings across the lawn as you mow. They eliminate the need to bag your clippings, so mowing takes much less time. You’ll have more space in your dumpster, and you’ll be sending less trash to the landfill. Lawn clippings are 85% water and 5% nitrogen; mulching reduces the need for water and fertilizer. The nutrients in grass clippings feed microorganisms and earthworms, creating a healthier ecosystem in your yard. If your lawn is like mine, right now it’s doing its best to reseed itself. Bagging your clippings means you’re throwing away all that free grass seed. Wouldn’t it be better to spread the new seeds across the grass instead?