Should you catch, rake or leave your grass clippings when mowing your lawn?

There is no definitive yes or no answer to this, as a combination of both is required for most lawns.

Sometimes it is ok to leave clippings on your lawn as they are a great source of nitrogen and act as a natural fertiliser for your lawn. This can actually account for 25% of your lawns annual nitrogen requirements.

Regular mowing that only removes small amounts of the leaf will be fine to use no catcher. However, leaving too many clippings on the lawn can burn the grass and therefore lose its colour.
We suggest that it is better to collect the clippings when you are mowing if it has been some time between mows. Or, simply rake them up afterwards.

 If you have a large amount of thatch, catching your clippings is recommended as it will help prevent adding to the existing problem. Additionally, If you have a couch lawn and are looking for a manicured finish, it’s always best to catch your clippings. If you have a buffalo or kikuyu lawn, you can generally follow the instructions provided above.

Remember: Don’t remove more than one third of the leaf at a time when mowing