leaving the grass clipping to decay and feed the soil is the process of mineralization. You should not wait until the grass gets a foot high then remove half. frequent mowing is key when mulching, 1/3rd rule.
fert rates can be reduced when one mulches and grass clipping dont lead to thatch accumulation unless you have dead soil. shoots have priority over roots when carbohydrates are needed for regrowth when too much fioliage is removed in one cutting. so you are stopping the roots from growing when you remove more than 1/3 of the leaf. the key is to never deplete the carb stores in the plant. proper mowing is the most important and most overlooked element when caring for your turf.
fert rates can be reduced when one mulches and grass clipping dont lead to thatch accumulation unless you have dead soil. shoots have priority over roots when carbohydrates are needed for regrowth when too much fioliage is removed in one cutting. so you are stopping the roots from growing when you remove more than 1/3 of the leaf. the key is to never deplete the carb stores in the plant. proper mowing is the most important and most overlooked element when caring for your turf.
