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Does leaving grass clippings on the lawn cause thatch?

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  1. No, clippings break down quickly
  2. Yes, it's the main cause
  3. Only in summer

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  1. UMN Extension: What to do with lawn clippings extension.umn.edu/garden-and-home/yard-and-garden/lawns-and-landscapes-in-minnesota/what-to-do-with-lawn-clippings Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. UMN Extension: Mowing practices extension.umn.edu/garden-and-home/yard-and-garden/lawns-and-landscapes-in-minnesota/mowing-practices-for-healthy-lawns Checked 2026-10-10.

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