Why mulching mowers

You should bag your clippings if the grass is tall, leaves are covering the lawn, or you need to prevent disease and weeds from spreading. Whether you're mulching or bagging, Hutson has the right tools for the job.

If you need help finding the right equipment, give us a call or visit one of our stores. Skip to content. Mowers When to mulch or bag lawn clippings by Austin Gordon. Mulching pros and cons Pros Healthy for your lawn - clippings are returned to the lawn, providing nutrients and helping the soil retain moisture. This is sometimes referred to as "grasscycling. Less work - raking, bagging, and handling the clippings can take a lot of time and effort.

Letting the lawn naturally decompose clippings is much easier. Better appearance - discharging will leave larger clippings in the yard, so mulching them into finer pieces will make the yard look cleaner. Keeping the clippings circulating under the deck will also prevent them from ending up on the road or walkways. Legal - that's right, you won't get in trouble with the law if you're leaving your clippings in the yard. Similarly dry leaves can be mulched rather than being raked and though they can be rather unsightly for a few days do add some useful organics to the lawn as in the image above.

In summer this is also a good way of helping the lawn conserve moisture. Grass clippings do not cause thatch but may cause problems if you already have a heavy thatch layer. For information on commercial lawn equipment, take a look at our line of commercial mowers and accessories Stand-on. Baffle Kit. A Healthy Lawn. Reduce Waste. Related Articles. Five Benefits of Keeping Clover in Lawns. 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. Learn more. Mulching: good for your yard, good for you. What is mulch? Why should I mulch instead of bag?