When doing work on the yard, the end goal is clear: a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing lawn. However, many homeowners are faced with the bagging vs. mulching conundrum when it comes to determining what to do with the clippings that have been cut by the mower.
At the simplest level, bagging is the process of collecting clippings within a bagging system and then disposing them in an appropriate location (compost bin, container, etc.). On the other hand, mulching is the term used to define the process of cutting grass and leaving the clippings behind in the yard, where they will decompose as time passes.
Let’s take a deeper look into bagging and mulching and analyze the benefits of both options.
Benefits of Bagging
Collecting clippings within a bagging system serves the lawn well from both a health and appearance perspective. If you are yearning to keep a clean and consistent look during the busiest time of the cutting season, bagging is probably your best choice.
Additionally, bagging is especially useful when you are rehabbing your yard as it will remove any diseased clippings or weed seeds from the property along with their chances of spreading.
When entering the height of the fall season, as we all know, leaves begin to cover the green grass. A bagging system will help collect these leaves and leave your yard clear.
Lastly, by placing clippings into a compost area, you will have a large source of compostable material for projects that require it.
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