Can a Mulching Mower Be Used on Damp Grass?
A mulching mower mulches the grass clippings and drops them back into the lawn. The specialized way in which the blades work require mowing in certain conditions. Does this Spark an idea?
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Description
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A mulching mower mulches the grass once, twice or with some mowers, three times before returning the clippings to the ground. The mower must move slowly in order to do its job, and cannot cut unusually tall grass, or wet grass.
Explanation
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The blades of a mulching mower are designed to draw the grass upwards, into them, where the clippings are mulched. Wet grass forms clumps within a mulching mower, leaving the yard not only with an uneven cut, but clumps of sodden grass everywhere.
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Solution
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Wait 24 hours after rain Do your yard and your mower a favor by waiting 24 hours after a heavy rain before attempting to mow with a mulching mower.
Why Mulch?
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Mulching is better A mulching mower returns the clippings to the grass, keeping the nutrients where they belong. Fertilizing is no longer necessary, which is good for the environment.
Blade Maintenance
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Keep blades sharp! A mulching mower cannot do its job with dull blades. Sharpen the blades when you notice clusters of uncut grass after mowing. For a homeowner, blade sharpening may only be required once or twice a year.
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References
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