Most homeowners want to know how they can achieve the ideal lawn; green, full and lush. The way you cut and care for your lawn has a lot to do with the results you will be able to achieve. When it comes to mowing your lawn, there is a long standing debate on whether or not it is better to bag or mulch your lawn. Studies have shown that mulching can benefit the health of your lawn in several ways. PE Lawn Services is here to talk about mulching and why you should consider using this method the next time you mow your lawn (or have us mow it for you).
Bagging & Mulching Lawn Mowers
Most lawn mowers sold on the market have the option of mulching as well as bagging your lawn clippings. This is the ideal mower since it gives you so many options when mowing your lawn.
Mulching Maximizes Nature’s Fertilizer
It’s no secret that the lawn clippings from your lawn can be used to create some of the best compost and that’s why so many homeowners decide to put their clipping straight into a compost pile. However, you can skip this step entirely and utilize this natural fertilizer by mulching rather than bagging. This way, you can experience the same benefits of compost for your lawn without the extra work of a compost pile. No longer do you have to spend the extra time bagging your clippings to reap the benefits.
DIY Mulching Problems
There are a couple common problems homeowners face when they are mulching. They are easily remedied though. Following are some tips for those interested in mulching.
• Messy Grass Clumps– Some people say that they experience grass clumps when they are mulching. This problem is easily fixed by stopping the mower and adjusting the blade height. Your clippings shouldn’t be longer than 1 ½ inches long. If you have noticed grass clumps, they can be easily spread with the use of a rake.
• Dull Mower Blades– In order to successfully mulch rather than bagging your clippings, you need to have sharp blades on your mower. When your blades are sharp, they cut the grass into finer clippings and help the clippings blend into your grass. This is what makes mulching successful.
• Allowing the Grass to Grow Too Long– You need to cut your grass regularly in order to mulch. If the grass is too long, your mower will likely experience clogging and won’t work efficiently.
Lawn Mowing, Grass Cutting, Mulching & More in Middlebury, Naugatuck, Prospect, Cheshire, Southington, Watertown, Wolcott & Greater Waterbury Connecticut
Caring for your lawn is a big job. Sometimes you may find that you don’t have the time to dedicate to the cause, but still want to have a beautiful lawn. The expert lawn care technicians at PE Lawn Services are here to help you maintain the perfect lawn. We can groom your lawn so that it is healthy and thick; yielding the results you are looking for. Mulching is a great way to give your lawn the nutrients needed to stay healthy as well as beautiful. Call us for more information about our lawn care services today!
