In article , Martin Sykes
writes
"Paul Kelly" wrote in message
...

snip Grass clippings are rich in nutrients snip
snip Clipping removal causes no significant loss of nutrients snip

I'm sure these can't both be right. I'm pretty sure removing the clippings
does weaken the lawn which is why you have to feed it after a while.

The Plantlife charity advocate mowing and removal of clippings as a way
of reducing nutrients and restoring wildflowers to a meadow.

--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm