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Should you leave grass clippings on a lawn after mowing it? What the expert say

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Mowing the lawn is a love-hate chore of the garden, but whichever camp you sit in, you're probably wondering what to do with the clippings that are left behind. The question is, should you leave grass clippings on lawn, or should they be discarded?

Any lawn care tips that help our garden to thrive are welcome news, and if that includes grass clippings, we're keen to know more. Though you might prefer to look at your neatly manicured lawn after using one of the best lawnmowers, if a smattering of grass clippings has benefits for your grass, it could be well worth leaving them behind.

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