The 8 Things You Need To Know About Mulching
Fertilizing your lawn just got easier. Grass clipping mulch is the natural way to feed your lawn essential nutrients. Here are eight things you need to know.
What do you know about mulching your lawn?
This wife and husband can tell you a lot about your yard, including the answers to the right questions about mulching and the easiest way to mulch while you mow. Spoiler alert: nitrogen-rich nutrients. They're key.
Mulch with the push of a button
The John Deere MulchControlâ„¢ Kit with one touch technology is the easy way to mulch. With the push of a button you can mulch when you want to.
This is grass mulch
The easy way to feed your lawn. To make grass mulch, grass is cut into easily absorbed grass clippings to help keep your lawn healthy and lush.
Side-discharge mow or bag mode
Push the button or pull the lever, with your exclusive John Deere MulchControlâ„¢ System, the chute opens and you can side-discharge mow or bag. The choice is yours.
The Science behind mulching
Mulch lawn clippings and leaves for better lawns. Mulching returns valuable nutrients and organic matter to soil and can even help prevent weeds.
Mow at same cutting height
It’s best to use the same cutting height week-to-week to optimize plant root growth. However, never take more than 1/3 off of the grass blade at one time, even if it means mowing more often.
The MulchControl Kit with One-Touch Technology
Grass mulch can help keep your lawn healthy and looking its best. And it’s never been easier to do. Check it out.
Top 5 best mowing practices for maintaining healthy lawns
The rev of a mower engine sparking to life in the neighborhood might as well be a track meet pistol. It signals a start. The start of summer, the weekend, or the day, it beckons lawn lovers outdoors to take in the sweet smell of fresh cut grass and get busy sprucing up their green spaces, too.
Cut no more than 1/3 of the grass blade
“The Golden Rule of Mowing†is to cut no more than 1/3 of the grass blade at one time, this promotes deep root growth. Grass that is cut too short may kill grass and let weeds grow too easily.
Mow when the grass is dry
Wet conditions can cause grass clumping and excessive buildup on the mower deck underside, leaving you with a poor quality cut.
Water in the morning
It’s best to water your grass in the morning. If you water in the evening, droplets can cling to the grass and promote fungus overnight.
Fill-in holes or divots in your yard
For a more consistent, smooth cut fill in any divots or uneven terrain in your yard.
Overlap mowing paths
Be sure to mow in a straight line, whenever possible. And overlap your mowing path from 2-4 inches to avoid strips of uncut grass.
Vary your mowing pattern
Vary the pattern you mow in, from week to week, to avoid grass growing in a lean.
Dethatch and aerate for thriving lawns
Excessive thatch and compacted soils can lead to lackluster lawns.
Soil testing your lawn and garden
Create a baseline and adjust as needed for top performance.