are grass clippings straight into the garden dangerous to plants?

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I understand why you would want to compost grass clippings before returning them to the garden, but I dont understand why some garden experts actually say it is harmful?
 
They burn really hot.....literally. If you mow your own lawn ... the next time you cut it, take a basket -load of clippings and dump them in a waste bucket. Let it sit for a couple of hours. Then go and put your hand on the side of the waste bucket and see how hot it is. It's not going to burn you, but it would fry your plants.
 
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