Grass clippings can both help and hurt your lawn depending on their quantity. Grass clippings are valuable sources of nutrients that can be returned to the soil, where they nourish the grass and help it grow. Excessive clippings left in clumps may damage the lawn by leaving discolored areas, eventually killing those sections. It is important to mow 1/3 of the blade of grass at a time so that there is not an excessive amount of clippings; blow out any clumping areas before spreading them or bagging them if there is more than expected.

Over time, soil naturally loses important nutrients. Fertilizer provides a slow release of organic nutrients along with carefully blended amounts of nutrients which help your lawn by promoting new leaf, cell wall development, and root growth. Using quality fertilizer will also aid in nutrient uptake, provide a barrier to protect your lawn from surface and subsurface insects which could cause massive destruction, as well as protect the root system during harsh winter months. Lawn fertilization requires a balance of chemicals at various times of the year. Having a professional company provide this service eliminates a lot of headaches for you as a homeowner.