Mulch mowing
Mulching or green fertilisation.
The grass cuttings can remain on the lawn. It is important, however, that the quantity of cuttings is not excessive and that they are finely shredded and evenly spread. The nitrogen content is rapidly mineralised and sustainably made available to the plants again. Consistent mulch mowing is advised.
On a lawn with healthy growth, approximately 1.5 - 2 kg of cuttings are generated per square metre per year, i.e. 1.5 - 2 tonnes for 1,000 m² of lawn. Disposal in a green bin or composting is not always possible. For this reason alone, mulch mowing is becoming ever more popular.
Helpful tips:
- Cut the lawn somewhat more often when mulch mowing.
- Use a VIKING lawn mower. These shred the cuttings particularly finely and distribute them evenly without clumps.
- During mowing, the grass should be cut by approximately one third of its height and less in dry weather.
- Mow the grass when dry if possible. If the grass is damp, mow slightly more slowly and cut off less in order to prevent clumps.
- Always work at the maximum engine speed and with well sharpened blades.
- Check the mower housing more regularly, removing any cutting residues.
- Ensure that the mowing strips overlap.
- Always cut very high grass in stages.
Vary the mowing direction. The blades of grass are caught better this way and the cuttings are distributed more evenly. A more uniform cutting pattern is thus achieved.
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