Lawn mowers;
bagging or mulching grass clippings.
There is
an increasing array of mulching lawn mowers available.
However, when should you mulch and when bag?
Mulching
lawn mowers discharge grass differently than conventional
side-discharge mowers by using a special mulching blade
that returns the grass clippings to the lawn through a
continuous cut and re-cut motion.
This process
eventually drops the finely cut clippings back onto. Many
people who don't follow the 1/3 lawn mowing rule (the
amount of the grass blades you should remove, mow to quickly,
or lack sufficient horsepower provided by the mower will
usually leave large clumps of grass on the lawn. These
clippings are not sufficiently mulched to the point where
they drop into the lawn.
In general,
mulching your lawn is a good idea because it helps provide
the soil with increased ground cover to hold moisture,
and acts as a fertiliser.
Clippings
can contain up to 80% water and 5% nitrogen that can continuously
fertilise your lawn! Additionally, mulching can reduce
the amount of fertiliser you need to apply to your lawn.
Mulching
lawn mowers also reduces the headache of bagging your
lawn and disposing of cut clippings. Again, the common
side effect to mulching is development of a thatch on
your lawn. As a rule of thumb, mulching is recommended
during times of seasonal droughts, heat waves, and after
fertilisation and lawn development.
Conversely,
it is recommended that you try to bag your clippings occasionally,
especially when you witness either a build-up of clippings
on the lawn surface or an excess development of thatch
in the lawn.
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The Alko 470E is a truely stunning machine, combining the premium quality of this re-knowned German manufacturer and high performance. Mulching is a very useful option to have which isn't generally found on electric lawn mowers and is should be seriously considered when buying. Having recently been awarded the prestigious Red Dot design award which recognises design and function this Alko lawn mower is an excellent machine and comes with pedigree.
- Motor: 1600 Watt
- Cutting width: 46cm
- Cutting height: 30-80mm
- Cutting deck: Steel
- Grass Box: 65 ltr
- Cable length: 16m
- Weight: 27Kg
- 2 year domestic warranty
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The Al-Ko easy Mow range is fantastic value for money Lawn Mower. The Alko 4610H is powered by a Honda engine, these are quality machines which only enhance Al-Ko's growing reputation for producing high quality yet well priced garden machinery. Also now with Mulch plug included.
- Width of cut: 46cm
- Height of cut: 5 -positions
- Cut range: 25-75mm
- Grass bag: 60 Litres
- Ball bearing wheels
- Variable throttle
- GCV135 Honda engine
- Mulch Kit included
- Weight: 25Kg
- 2 Year manufacturers domestic warranty
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Klippo's smallest petrol-driven lawn mower, Klippo Triumph, yet it comes with all the classical Klippo details: one-piece aluminium chassis, steel wheels with double-sealed ball bearings and ergonomic handle adjustable both vertically and laterally to make all work situations easier
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton 158cc / 4 hp
- Cutting width: 42cm
- Cutting height 25-50mm
- Mulcher system for all-round use
- Easily driven and simple
- Weight 24 Kg
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The Al-Ko classic range are Al-Ko's entry level petrol Lawn Mowers. However, with a Briggs & Stratton engine these mowers are quality high performance machines and represent great value for money. A no frills lawn mower but a good strong prefomer that will not let you down. For 2008 classic range has been re-designed and improved. The new range has a totally new deck, known as the 'Ultramow' deck concept. The introduction of Alko's unique 5 spoke wheels is complimented by a new colour scheme. This Alko 520BR has the added benefit of power drive to make the job that bit easier.
- Width of cut: 51cm
- Height of cut: 5 -positions
- Cut range: 25-75mm
- Grass bag: 70 Litres
- Ball bearing wheels
- Variable throttle
- Briggs & Stratton Quantum XLS engine
- Powered drive
- Mulch kit supplied
- Weight 38Kg
- 2 Year manufacturers domestic warranty
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As the XS55 MHS but with a bigger 51cm (20") cutting width to make short work of the larger lawn areas
- Powered driven single speed propulsion,
- 51cm (20") cutting width,
- Honda GCV160 5.5hp engine,
- Single leaver for height adjustment,
- Wheel Bearings,
- Throttle control,
- Mulch Kit included
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