What Is Mulch Mowing?
Although it's efficient to use bagging mowers or rake up yard clippings after mowing, it's tempting to leave those yard clippings on your yard. Don't worry though; the process of mulch mowing proves that leaving yard clippings on your lawn is beneficial. Does this Spark an idea?
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Significance
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Mulch mowing is the process of mowing to create yard clippings and redistributing those yard clippings into mulch for the yard on which they originated. Many modern, mulching mowers now include equipment that distributes the fresh yard clippings for you.
Benefits
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Mulch mowing places nitrogen-rich yard clippings back on your lawn to break down over time and amend soil. As fresh yard mulch lies on the ground surface, the ground is protected from the sun, promoting healthy growth of grass root systems and preventing the growth of weeds like crabgrass that need sunlight to germinate.
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Considerations
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Improper mulch mowing can result in lawn problems, such as water pooling, thatch growth and increased weed growth. To prevent these problems, mow when the grass is dry, every five to seven days. If you mow more frequently, collect the clippings to use in your garden. Mow to heights between 2 and 3 inches, removing no more than 1 inch of grass during each mowing. Decrease the frequency of watering, as mulch mowing helps soil to hold moisture.
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