What is mulch mowing

Thatch is formed when the roots, stems, leaves and other parts of the grass build up faster than they decompose. This is a common problem. Wet or tall grass often results in unsightly clumps. Grass with a high moisture content can also have this problem at times. Many customers find that they can mulch successfully when using a Honda mower, even in wet or tall grass. Honda mowers offer superior mulching design, and our twin blade system often makes a bag unnecessary.

If your lawn conditions are really severe, try a Honda HRX mower. The HRX series offers our patented Versamow System, which enables you to both mulch and bag simultaneously. You can incrementally adjust the amount of grass being mulched until clumps disappear. While you may have to bag some clippings, you will still be able to get some of the benefits of mulching - and you'll reduce the number of times you will have to empty the bag.

Versamow gives you the flexibility to mulch without sacrificing the appearance of your lawn. If your neighbor seems to have a lush, green lawn without ever raking or blowing away his grass clippings, he likely is using mulch mowing. Mulch mowing is a system of lawn care that returns grass clippings back to the soil.

To do it properly, you need a mulching mower and a system in place that prevents your grass from overgrowing. Once you establish a lawn care routine, mulch mowing saves you time and energy while also improving the condition of your lawn. Mulching mowers work in ways similar to regular mowers with one major difference. Mulching mowers have special blades that cut the grass, then cut the clippings over and over again until they're very small.

Since grass clippings contain between 80 and 90 percent water and the clippings are cut so fine, they dry up very quickly. Never cut more than the top third of the grass; Leave grass about half an inch longer than you would normally if you were discharging or collecting the clippings; Keep your mower blades sharp.

Mulching tends to dull blades faster than other methods of mowing. Sharpen them more often, it necessary; Water the lawn after mulching, not before. Dry clippings disperse more easily than moist ones. Watering after the lawn has been mulched helps clippings settle better and speeds up decomposition; Reduce fertiliser usage. The clippings you give back into the lawn return nitrogen and other nutrients to the soil, you may not need to use any artificial fertilisers; Use the correct cutter blades.

Only the proper combination of air flow chamber design and blades will produce optimum mulching results. Was this information useful? Many lawn care professionals prefer to bag grass clippings during mowing for a crisp, clean look. However, there are several benefits to mulching grass clippings instead of bagging them.

So, the next time you mow a lawn, consider leaving the grass clippings behind, and mulching them into the yard. Mulching grass clippings provides more nutrients for your soil. As they break down, the clippings will release nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus.

These are essential nutrients that your lawn needs to stay healthy.