Turfgrass and Lawn Management
Should I remove clippings?
The only time clippings should be removed is when the grass is totally covered with clipping after mowing. If you can see the grass blades sticking up through the clippings, you should leave the clippings. The clippings act as a natural fertilizer for the grass plants. Properly mown grass clippings do not contribute to thatch (see next question).
Turfgrass and Lawn Management
- How do I control weeds in the lawn?
- How often should I mow?
- Is there money to be made in growing sod?
- Should I remove clippings?
- Virtual MSU Turfgrass Research Field Day 2020
- What does "aerate" mean?
- What does topdress mean and why is it done?
- What looks like black plastic growing on my greens?
- When should I dethatch my grass?
- When should turfgrass be watered?
- Which grass should I plant?
- Why is my grass thinning out?
- Why won't grass grow on my football field's crown?