Is it better to mow your lawn with a mower that has a bag or without?

Kim M

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Do you rake your yard with a regular lawn rake in the spring and fall?
If you do this, by all means, continue to non bag a lawnmower.
I do have to make an exception. You must mow your lawn at a 2 1/2- 3 inch level weekly. Unless you mow your lawn more frequently and at a lower rate, or just do it when I can, use the bag.
A five to seven day period is max for the turf to grow and be trimmed. Set your mower height at near or at maximum to prevent crabgrass and weed germination. The amount of fert should ultimately decide you bagging.
If you fertilize, if you rake in both the early spring and in the fall, do not bag it. If you do not do either bag the stuff. To do both the fert and rake in spring and fall will allow you to topseed and remove thatch. Fert without the rake means you put your money on top of dead grass that will never reach the roots.
Maintain your lawn. A Bagger is a lazy excuse for poor maintenance. In over twenty years I have yet to use either a bag or collection device for my sixty acres of turf. My services and methods are in demand. Cut it, feed it, rake it twice a year.

How to put in a lawn mower bag?

Emmanuel R

I have a bolens side discharge lawn mower, & I'm trying to mow my lawn but I don't know how to get this bag in, it's opening is way smaller then any other bags I have ever had, plus it's a side discharge, if you guys know any videos that would help or know exactly what I'm dealing with please help, thank you.

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Look to the manufacturer for what to do. Do it on-line.
Are you sure it's the right bag and just as important are you sure that mower is made for a bag.
You just cant make a mower into one that holds the grass if it's not already capable of doing that.

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looking for a frigidaire lawn mower bag?

sergio v

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Huh? I don't think Frigidaire makes lawn mowers. Get a model number and double check the manufacturer to update the question to see if someone can help.

need a cheap lawn mower with a bag?

katrinamar

i desperately need to cut the grass at my new rental place. lawn mower in the back doesn't work. looking for a low priced used lawn mower with a bag for the clippings.
yes. i've been watching Craigslist but everyone lives far in this town.

thank you.

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Letting the clippings spray on the grass is good for your lawn....just so you know.

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How to put in a lawn mower bag?

Emmanuel R

I have a bolens side discharge lawn mower, & I'm trying to mow my lawn but I don't know how to get this bag in, it's opening is way smaller then any other bags I have ever had, plus it's a side discharge, if you guys know any videos that would help or know exactly what I'm dealing with please help, thank you.

Answer
Look to the manufacturer for what to do. Do it on-line.
Are you sure it's the right bag and just as important are you sure that mower is made for a bag.
You just cant make a mower into one that holds the grass if it's not already capable of doing that.

looking for a frigidaire lawn mower bag?

sergio v

Answer
Huh? I don't think Frigidaire makes lawn mowers. Get a model number and double check the manufacturer to update the question to see if someone can help.

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How do I choose a lawn mower?

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no1gal

I have a slightly big backyard and the grass hasn't been cut since winter began, anywho, what type of lawn mower should I get? push/electric/gas? bag or no bag?... how hard is it to use a push lawm mower?
Thanks!

Answer
Get a gas powered rotary mower. You will have to decide if you want self propelled or not. Mulching mowers tend to clog frequently unless you mow frequently. If the grass is going to get any length between mowings you will not be happy with a mulching mower. Bags need to be emptied several times on a lawn of any size. Some mowers can go from rear bagging to mulching to side discharge just by changing some attachments. The new engines from Briggs and Stratton are as dependable as anything else, even Honda. One important thing to consider is how comfortable is the handle. Also check how easy it is to adjust the height. One final point, Don't buy a mower from Walmart or Home Depot. Go to a dealer with a parts and service department.

What are the hidden costs to the environment when these products were made?

Luis Resid

Tv, cars, lawn mowers, plastic bags, disposable beverage containers, hair dryers, aerosol spray cans, and pesticides. I need two hidden costs for each. Please tell me some.

Thank you.

Answer
Think about all the costs of getting rid of and transporting all this stuff when it's thrown out. Look at the impact on the environment collecting the raw materials, manufacturing and bringing all these things to market.

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What are the hidden costs to the environment when these products were made?

best lawn mower bagging image

Luis Resid

Tv, cars, lawn mowers, plastic bags, disposable beverage containers, hair dryers, aerosol spray cans, and pesticides. I need two hidden costs for each. Please tell me some.

Thank you.

Answer
Think about all the costs of getting rid of and transporting all this stuff when it's thrown out. Look at the impact on the environment collecting the raw materials, manufacturing and bringing all these things to market.

I want to mulch my lawn. Do I need a new lawn mower or can I just put a mulching blade on my old one?

BB

The lawn mower I already have is a plain push mower. It doesn't have a side chute. So, if I keep the bagging chute closed and install a mulching blade, will it function as a mulching mower?

Or is there a lot more to mulching than simply having a mulching blade and keeping the chute closed?

Thanks!

Answer
Your bog standard push mower is no good for mulching. You'll have to get a new one with a mulch chute.

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Wanted to know best and safest way to cut grass. What lawn mower buy and safety considerations.?

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Rev. Dr. G

I am a retired college teaching professor, who has taken over raking leaves. Now want to go to cutting grass on lawn. The lawn is straight and small in front. In the back there really is not much grass. The lawn is more the crabgrass type. Even with the greatest of efforts, it will not get that "golf green" lawn look.

I am not interested in a riding lawn mower. Have talked to a couple of people. It looks like a push lawn mower with a bag is the way for me to go. Someone mentioned having one in which you do not have adjust the wheels.

Am concerned about what would be best to buy, where. Safety is also a major concern on how to adjust the blades, and any other matters should know about.

Tired of walking and thought practical exercise would be good. The mower would pay for itself soon.

Any suggestions about operating and buying a motorized push lawn mower would be greatly appreciated.

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As long as I can remember my family has always used a Briggs & Stratton lawn mower. Our lawn has always looked picture perfect!!!

How to put in a lawn mower bag?

Emmanuel R

I have a bolens side discharge lawn mower, & I'm trying to mow my lawn but I don't know how to get this bag in, it's opening is way smaller then any other bags I have ever had, plus it's a side discharge, if you guys know any videos that would help or know exactly what I'm dealing with please help, thank you.

Answer
Look to the manufacturer for what to do. Do it on-line.
Are you sure it's the right bag and just as important are you sure that mower is made for a bag.
You just cant make a mower into one that holds the grass if it's not already capable of doing that.

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Do you service your lawn mower and sharpen the blade at the end of the season or in the spring?

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Q. Are you using a mulching lawn mower, or are you still bagging the cuttings?

Answer
I was always told by the old men at the hardware store in my city that all good tools would last nearly a lifetime if they were cleaned properly after each use. So, always did that....and my children were glad to get all my gardening and other tools when I sold my house....they had all been top quality tools when I bought them, and I cleaned and oiled them after each use.

So, I think you should clean & service your lawn mower at the end of the season.

I liked bagging the cuttings. Would edge the lawn first...then blow all the edgings into the lawn. Then I would run the mower over the lawn....and have very little to "blow" later....as the mower picked up all the edging debris that had been blown into the lawn. I liked having the grass clippings to take to a large compost area in my back yard....where I was like an old witch brewing up my "special compost".

I think leaving the clippings in the lawn leads to poor aeration of the soil....creates a thatched barrier prone to mold as it decomposes. Just my opinion.

How do I choose a lawn mower?

no1gal

I have a slightly big backyard and the grass hasn't been cut since winter began, anywho, what type of lawn mower should I get? push/electric/gas? bag or no bag?... how hard is it to use a push lawm mower?
Thanks!

Answer
Get a gas powered rotary mower. You will have to decide if you want self propelled or not. Mulching mowers tend to clog frequently unless you mow frequently. If the grass is going to get any length between mowings you will not be happy with a mulching mower. Bags need to be emptied several times on a lawn of any size. Some mowers can go from rear bagging to mulching to side discharge just by changing some attachments. The new engines from Briggs and Stratton are as dependable as anything else, even Honda. One important thing to consider is how comfortable is the handle. Also check how easy it is to adjust the height. One final point, Don't buy a mower from Walmart or Home Depot. Go to a dealer with a parts and service department.

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What are the hidden costs to the environment when these products were made?

best lawn mower bagging image

Luis Resid

Tv, cars, lawn mowers, plastic bags, disposable beverage containers, hair dryers, aerosol spray cans, and pesticides. I need two hidden costs for each. Please tell me some.

Thank you.

Answer
Think about all the costs of getting rid of and transporting all this stuff when it's thrown out. Look at the impact on the environment collecting the raw materials, manufacturing and bringing all these things to market.

I want to mulch my lawn. Do I need a new lawn mower or can I just put a mulching blade on my old one?

BB

The lawn mower I already have is a plain push mower. It doesn't have a side chute. So, if I keep the bagging chute closed and install a mulching blade, will it function as a mulching mower?

Or is there a lot more to mulching than simply having a mulching blade and keeping the chute closed?

Thanks!

Answer
Your bog standard push mower is no good for mulching. You'll have to get a new one with a mulch chute.

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Do you service your lawn mower and sharpen the blade at the end of the season or in the spring?

best lawn mower bagging image

Q. Are you using a mulching lawn mower, or are you still bagging the cuttings?

Answer
I was always told by the old men at the hardware store in my city that all good tools would last nearly a lifetime if they were cleaned properly after each use. So, always did that....and my children were glad to get all my gardening and other tools when I sold my house....they had all been top quality tools when I bought them, and I cleaned and oiled them after each use.

So, I think you should clean & service your lawn mower at the end of the season.

I liked bagging the cuttings. Would edge the lawn first...then blow all the edgings into the lawn. Then I would run the mower over the lawn....and have very little to "blow" later....as the mower picked up all the edging debris that had been blown into the lawn. I liked having the grass clippings to take to a large compost area in my back yard....where I was like an old witch brewing up my "special compost".

I think leaving the clippings in the lawn leads to poor aeration of the soil....creates a thatched barrier prone to mold as it decomposes. Just my opinion.

How do I choose a lawn mower?

no1gal

I have a slightly big backyard and the grass hasn't been cut since winter began, anywho, what type of lawn mower should I get? push/electric/gas? bag or no bag?... how hard is it to use a push lawm mower?
Thanks!

Answer
Get a gas powered rotary mower. You will have to decide if you want self propelled or not. Mulching mowers tend to clog frequently unless you mow frequently. If the grass is going to get any length between mowings you will not be happy with a mulching mower. Bags need to be emptied several times on a lawn of any size. Some mowers can go from rear bagging to mulching to side discharge just by changing some attachments. The new engines from Briggs and Stratton are as dependable as anything else, even Honda. One important thing to consider is how comfortable is the handle. Also check how easy it is to adjust the height. One final point, Don't buy a mower from Walmart or Home Depot. Go to a dealer with a parts and service department.

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