Is Mulching the right option for you ?
Posted on 23rd March 2024 at 16:11
What is Mulching ?
Mulching is a technique that involves mowing the lawn without collecting the grass clippings. Your mower will cut the grass multiple times into extra fine particles that are then blown down into the lawn to decompose and return valuable nutrients back into the soil.
How does it work?
The fine cutting of the grass is possible thanks to the special shape of the deck (the part that surrounds the blade in rotation). In this space, the blade creates an air depression that raises the grass.
The strands repeatedly come into contact with the blade, which cuts them with until finely chopped. Some mowers are also equipped with a special blade with several knives.
Mulching when done on a regular basis will give a fine finish to any lawn.
The Benefits of Mulching.
Returns important nutrients to the grass, it works as a natural fertilizer and boosting your lawn's health.
You won't need to dispose of any grass trimmings or have to stop to empty the grass collector, therefore saving time and energy.
Mulching increases organic matter in the soil over time, nurturing the grass down to its roots, bosting growth, health and beauty.
It gives a temporary optical "filling" effect as the grass cuttings can fill the gaps in your lawn and make it appear more lush.
If you decide to mulch, here are things to remember:
Always use either a Mulching mower or a Lawnmower with a mulch plug
To ensure the best finish when mulching you will need to mow more frequently, sometimes every week, depending on the speed of growth.
It is essential to mow when the lawn is dry, otherwise any moisture will stick the strands of grass together and preventing them from being mixed in the crankcase.
To ensure your mower gives you the best mulching performance maintain your mower regularly by removing stuck grass from underneath the cutter deck and sharpen blades when they become blunt.
Finally, avoid mowing long grass, as the mulching system will struggle to cut the grass into small pieces.
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