Bagging lawn clippings helps to lower allergens and keeps your grass looking clean. It also increases the health of dense lawns. However, bagging also costs a little more than mulching, and it limits the amount of natural fertilizer you get from decaying grass clippings.

Are grass clippings good for anything?

Clippings are a valuable source of nutrients and you can use less nitrogen fertilizer if you recycle clippings to the lawn. Adding organic matter from clippings may help improve your soil if it is sandy, heavy clay or low in organic matter. Regular mowing will greatly reduce the need to collect clippings.

Should you bag grass clippings in summer?

During the spring and early summer months, grass grows much quicker than in the later summer months. It might be best to bag your clippings in the spring and early summer when your lawn isn’t as pressed for moisture. During the summer months when the grass is growing slower, bagging might not be as necessary.