> Even when the grass is thick it decomposes fast. I don't know what region you're in but that was not my experience in Georgia. During the summers there isn't

> Even when the grass is thick it decomposes fast. I don't know what region you're in but that was not my experience in Georgia. During the summers there isn't enough rain and the grass clippings just dry into hay. It doesn't matter if you vary your cut pattern and go over the windrows of cut grass from the previous week to scatter them about. It builds up and quickly kills the grass. It's next to impossible to maintain a healthy looking lawn without picking up the clippings. You can try composting but, unless you're diligent about watering and turning your piles, it's too slow and you eventually run out of space due to the amount of grass clippings that amass.