CORVALLIS – If your goal is a nice lawn, leave clippings on the grass when you mow. It’s easier, feeds the grass and leads to a better-looking and healthier lawn. Unless you’ve let the lawn grow ...

Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, which prevents lawn smothering and speeds up decomposition for easier reuse. Use clippings in compost or mulch to enrich soil without risking weed spread.

Next time you mow your lawn, don’t throw your grass clippings away. Under the right conditions, small grass clippings make excellent plant food, which will help your lawn grow stronger and ...