Mulching vs. Bagging Grass Clippings: Which is Better for Your Lawn?

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Erbert Lawns Lawn Care Education Channel Colorado

3 ай бұрын

The age-old debate of mulching versus bagging grass clippings continues to spark curiosity among lawn enthusiasts. In this video, we'll tackle this topic head-on to help you determine whether mulching or bagging is the better choice for your lawn. Both methods have their merits and considerations, and understanding the differences can greatly impact the health and appearance of your grass.
Mulching Grass Clippings: Benefits and Tips
-Nutrient recycling: Discover how mulching returns valuable nutrients to your lawn, promoting healthier growth and reducing the need for additional fertilizers.
-Moisture retention: Learn how mulch helps retain soil moisture, enhancing drought resistance and reducing water consumption.
-Lawn health: Explore the benefits of mulching for soil structure, microbial activity, and overall ecosystem balance.
-Best practices: Tips for effective mulching, including proper mower height, frequency of mowing, and managing clippings in different weather conditions.
Bagging Grass Clippings: Pros and Considerations
-Aesthetic appeal: Understand how bagging can contribute to a cleaner, manicured appearance, especially in high-traffic areas.
-Potential drawbacks: Considerations such as nutrient loss, increased labor, and environmental impact when bagging grass clippings.
All content on the Erbert Lawns Channel and other associated channels reflects my own opinions and should NOT be taken as financial advice, legal advice, investment advice, purchasing advice or safety advice. Please seek out the guidance of professionally trained and licensed individuals or companies before making ANY decisions or taking ANY actions.
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@raylegend808 3 ай бұрын

I ran a test for 1 year bagging my clippings versus mulching and I can tell you my grass was in better condition and fuller when I mulch my clippings. I might only bag at the beginning of spring for a clean up but that’s it. Only Mulching for me 😀

@johnnybattlelife 2 ай бұрын

this is great... :)

@mikeymike3760 Ай бұрын

Good video! Worked at a golf course for many years. All of our rough areas were never bagged, and that was all the proof I needed. We did however aerate heavily in the fall before the snow fell.

@erbertlawnsco Ай бұрын

awesome!

@CaptainQueue Ай бұрын

Where I live in northern Louisiana with extreme heat and aggressive weeds, the best formula for me is bagging during key months to prevent spread of weed seeds. Therefore I bag March-July, mulch July-Sept, then bag rest of year -- in other words, mulching the hottest months. I have a lot less weed problem than my neighbors. IMO most homeowners in the south cut their lawns way too short, and spread weeds by not bagging at all. Also I use the paper disposable lawn bags, not plastic so I can conscientiously get away with bagging.

@erbertlawnsco Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing :)

@wangobadankas4038 Ай бұрын

I live in Hawaii. The sun is intense and I mulch. Most of the neighbors like to shave all the green off of their lawns. Mulching helps keep the soil from baking.

@lucyerbert Ай бұрын

Awesome thanks for sharing

@Sir_Mack Ай бұрын

I bag alot. Between disease and weed seeds i say no to mulching. I feed my lawn regularly so not worried about decaying grass clippings clogging up my lawn for nutrients.

@erbertlawnsco Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@dbproductreviews6319 23 күн бұрын

I have a decent sized yard with no collector on my riding mower. Only have ever mulched. I do a slight heavier overlap to avoid chunks mulched grass clippings left at one time as well mow 4-5 days to only take off a bit at a time. For me that’s just routine maintenance to keep the lawn looking its best, and to prevent too much thatch buildup as well.

@erbertlawnsco 23 күн бұрын

Awesome... Thanks for watching and sharing

@dbproductreviews6319 21 күн бұрын

@@erbertlawnsco Happy to support another growing channel like myself. You're getting there and have some great content. Hope your business is thriving this season!

@erbertlawnsco 21 күн бұрын

Thanks and I checked out your channel.... I enjoyed your video's as well. Keep in touch!

@jbreezecoleman5345 Ай бұрын

THANK GOD FOR A SIMPLE, GOOD EXPLAINED VIDEO!! THANK YOU!!!

@erbertlawnsco Ай бұрын

Your welcome

@kingposeidon9362 2 ай бұрын

Bag clippings and rake out debris (including previously mulched clippings) prior to overseeding to improve seed-to-soil contact. Where I live, we have to use paper bags or reusable bins for all yard waste; no plastic bags are allowed in yard waste. So, bagging clippings here does not add plastic to the environment. If you have a fungus problem in your lawn, bag the clippings to remove affected grass and to air out the lawn to reduce the level of moisture that is likely contributing to the fungus growth.

@erbertlawnsco 2 ай бұрын

Nicely said

@So_pho_king_awesome 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great info.

@erbertlawnsco 3 ай бұрын

Your welcome :)

@LL-mt2nz 2 ай бұрын

That is the best mulching mower. So with a SR, it will mulch and leave your grass looking absolutely perfect.

@erbertlawnsco 2 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks for the comment

@calsitup 3 ай бұрын

Thank you this is very helpful.

@erbertlawnsco 3 ай бұрын

Your welcome :)

@blizzytaj 3 ай бұрын

Great content, thanks man!!

@erbertlawnsco 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the message. appreciate it

@ScoutFX 3 ай бұрын

I mulch 2 times a week. I'm an Ego fan, but that Toro looks like it could be a transformer.😆

@erbertlawnsco 3 ай бұрын

Awesome... Thanks for sharing :)

@douglascain6404 2 ай бұрын

Another advantage to bagging the clippings is that your bagger will also collect weed seeds on the weeds so you won't be spreading those seeds all over the lawn.

@ashishpatel350 3 ай бұрын

cut once every 7-10 days and mulch it with the proper mulching blades

@erbertlawnsco 3 ай бұрын

Awesome... nice job

@tadmarshall2739 3 ай бұрын

Another consideration is if you have a compost pile. Grass clippings are fuel for that process.

@kingposeidon9362 2 ай бұрын

Be careful if you are composting for use in a vegetable garden. If you have applied an herbicide, fungicide, or insecticide to your lawn, avoid adding grass clippings to the compost pile.