Some communities report that grass clippings make up 70 percent of yard trimmings collected during an active growing season. Cutting a larger portion of leaf stresses the plants. Keep mower blades sharp. A sharp mower blade cuts cleaner and disperses clippings better than a dull blade. Mow when the grass is dry.
Wet grass is difficult to cut evenly, dulls blades and tends to form clumps on the lawn.
Avoid over-fertilizing your lawn. If it becomes too dense with growth, your clippings won t reach the soil to decompose. Limit the use of lawn chemicals. Save money and allow soil organisms to return nutrients to the soil by first correctly diagnosing lawn problems and then applying corrective measures only when needed. Put Your Grass Clippings to Work for You Nitrogen and other nutrients in the clippings are recycled into the lawn, reducing fertilizer bills and the potential for nitrogen surface water contamination.