Does it matter if I bag grass clippings when I mow a Zoysia lawn?

Question

I have a standard self-propelled mower with bag. Recently I've just been mowing with the "trap door" in the back shut and no bag.

Will this damage my lawn? Does it matter for this type of grass in particular?

Answer 1

Some people do not like to see the dead clippings lying on the grass. It does not harm the grass to do this and provides mulch and as it deteriorates, adds nutrients. Zoysia grass is very thick so you will probably be emptying the bag quite often.

Answer 2

Wedge the flap open on your mower. There's no specific mowing rules on zoysia other than keep the height to between 1" to 2" http://www.pikenursery.com/stories_php_loc_02_03_06.html

Answer 3

First thing to do is be sure to have mulching blade on the mower. Cuttings left behind can become the fertilizer for your lawn as they deteriorate, they also become the mulch for water conservation on your lawn. No need to bag the cuttings.

Answer 4

i heard recently that leaving the cut grass particals help send neutrients back into the lawn and helps fertilize it. You can also use the grass clippings on other gardened areas.