"When to bag?"&"When to mulch?"

[Vibe Ray]

I've read in the past that you guys like to bag sometimes and mulch sometimes. When do you bag and When do you mulch? And why?

[Jusmowin]

Where I live I bag in the spring and fall and mulch in the summer. The reason I do this is the grass is too heavy or has leaves in it and doesnt look good after I try to mulch it. But around summer time I mulch to add nutrience to the yard soit doesnt get burned out or dry.Just my 2 cents

[bob]

Bagging - leaves only (with a place to dump)
Mulching- never

[John DiMartino]

Bag,first few cuts of the season,during cleanups,and the last month or so during clean ups.Discharge the rest of the yr,mulching only works good if the grass is dry and not to tall,I just discharge the rest of the time with double blades.

[kutnkru]

We remove the clippings from the turf areas from April thru the end of May in the springtime. Usually the clippings are wet from the rain season and it is faster to bag then to try to disperse without wind-rows or clumping.

In the fall during November we remove the clippings once again. At this time we are charging extra for Fall Clean-Ups and bagging keeps the lawns looking neat.

Removal of clippings is done in an effort to keep the properties with a meticulous, manicured look only when NECESSARY. By not bagging the lawns we are able to promote a healthier turf environment for our customers, thus greatly reducing the need for chemicals and pesticides.

During those times when we are not bagging the amount of fertilizer used is almost reduced in half depending on the time of year. We reduce fertilizer applications because of the nitrogen content from the break down of the clippings.

Hope this answers your qusetions.
Kris

[kutnkru]

We remove the clippings from the turf areas from April thru the end of May in the springtime. Usually the clippings are wet from the rain season and it is faster to bag then to try to disperse without wind-rows or clumping.

In the fall during November we remove the clippings once again. At this time we are charging extra for Fall Clean-Ups and bagging keeps the lawns looking neat.

Removal of clippings is done in an effort to keep the properties with a meticulous, manicured look only when NECESSARY. By not bagging the lawns we are able to promote a healthier turf environment for our customers, thus greatly reducing the need for chemicals and pesticides.

During those times when we are not bagging the amount of fertilizer used is almost reduced in half depending on the time of year. We reduce fertilizer applications because of the nitrogen content from the break down of the clippings.

Hope this answers your questions.
Kris

[Jerrys Lawn Service]

Just like John said, cutting with double blades cuts everything up real fine, most of the time there is no need to bag unless you are in a confined space,like around landscape gardens.

Good Luck!
jerryslawnservice@home.com

[TGCummings]

Mulch - Always. :)

-TGC

[Eric ELM]

Bag: Never
Mulch: Spring and fall to chop up leaves
Double Blades: All season
An open OCDC 99% of the time for the rest of the season

[BigEd]

What is that??Thanks ahead of time

[MOW ED]

Bag when customer wants it and is willing to pay $$$ for me to do it. (they did pay for the new Walker ya know) Bag thatch in the spring and leaves in the fall. Bag more money per mow.
Mulch or side when its growing slower, or for customers who don't care one way or the other.

Dont bag the baggers when its wet and you know why.

I'll answer for Eric on the OCDC (hope ya don't mind)

OCDC - Dixie Choppers Operator Controlled Discharge Chute, I think chute is the right word. Take a look at Dixie Choppers website. Its a real good concept, And I dont even own one - YET.

Good Luck

[Eric ELM]

I don't mind Ed. :)

You did good and I like the YET at the end of your post. :D
The next time you come down, we will take that Chopper for a test spin. BTW, when are you coming down again, I owe you a breakfast?

[MOW ED]

Eric,
I'll probably be down sometime before spring and we both get real busy. Looking foreward to getting together, I'll let you know when. Think Spring.