Spring is the season when gardening tasks are the most important, especially during the months of April and May.
When mowing the lawn, one item should be left behind to ensure that the grass grows stronger, The Express reports. After a long, cold winter season, the days are finally brighter, which also means the grass is starting to grow again. However, the soil is likely to lack nitrogen, which is the nutrient responsible for keeping the energy, helping the lawn to come back in spring greener and healthier.
Gardening experts at Lawn Doctor are urging everyone to leave grass clippings on their lawns to give them the nitrogen boost that it needs. They explained: “When you leave the clippings on your lawn, they decompose over time and release these nutrients back into the soil, providing a natural source of fertiliser for your lawn.”
Grass clippings are rich in nitrogen and a natural way to release the nutrient into the soil. They also retain water, keeping the soil moist and hydrated during the hotter months, so it doesn’t need to be watered as often.
It also creates a natural mulch that suppresses weeds, improving the appearance of the lawn without making any effort.
The expert explained that leaving grass clippings on top of the lawn can save time and effort, adding: “Instead of spending time bagging and disposing of the clippings, you can simply leave them on your lawn and let nature take its course.”
Nonetheless, it can also be harmful when used incorrectly and in excess, as grass clippings will only benefit lawns that are regularly mowed. They explained: “If your lawn is overgrown, leaving the clippings on the lawn can create clumps that can smother the grass and prevent it from receiving the necessary sunlight, air, and water.”
Grass clippings are a natural way to feed lawns, but if the lawn is not being cut regularly, it will become tangled up in the grass and release too much unnecessary moisture into the ground. This will then make the lawn waterlogged, attracting moss, fungal diseases and pests.
To avoid this, when mowing, gardeners have to make sure they remove a third of the blade length. Cutting grass at the right height will ensure it stays healthy and avoid moisture buildup.
Cutting the grass into small pieces will also help the clippings decompose faster. Most importantly, don’t mow on wet grass as it can create clumps, only add the grass clippings on a sunny, dry day.
The grass clippings have to be evenly spread after the grass has been mowed by raking them or blowing them around using a leaf blower. It’s crucial to distribute it properly, as this will ensure that the lawn will look its brightest as the summer arrives.
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