Author Question: You look at your neighbor's grass and see that all of the grass blades are shredded and brown on the ... (Read 78 times)

itsmyluck · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

You look at your neighbor's grass and see that all of the grass blades are shredded and brown on the tips. What is most likely causing this?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Is it better for the health of grass to leave the clippings or remove them?

What will be an ideal response?

Brenm · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The mower is dull and is shredding the grass blades rather than cutting them cleanly.

Answer to Question 2

It is not crucial to return clippings, but returned clippings do contribute additional nutrients to the grass when they decompose.