Gardeners urged not to make this mistake with their grass clippings: Here’s why you shouldn’t throw them away
As summer arrives, gardeners are advised not to throw away their grass clippings, as they can act as a natural fertilizer for their lawn. Leaving the clippings on the lawn can help retain moisture and return essential nutrients like nitrogen to the soil. This approach, known as mulching, can also save time and effort, while being eco-friendly by reducing waste and keeping organic material on site.
- ▪Leaving grass clippings on the lawn can act as a natural fertilizer, returning essential nutrients to the soil.
- ▪Mulching involves leaving finely chopped clippings on the lawn to decompose naturally, helping to retain moisture.
- ▪This approach can save time and effort, as well as being eco-friendly by reducing waste and keeping organic material on site.
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Home Outdoors Gardening Gardeners urged not to make this mistake with their grass clippings: Here’s why you shouldn’t throw them away Features By Camilla Sharman published 26 June 2026 Fertilize your lawn for free When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As summer arrives, there’s something satisfying about getting the lawnmower out for a weekly cut.
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