Why landscaping companies prefer mulching over bagging

Landscaping companies discuss certain options with their customers.  Among these is the choice of mulching or bagging grass clippings.  There are some folks that prefer bagging so that they don’t have to deal with the possibility of grass clippings getting blown about or even out of lack of knowledge of the benefits of mulching.  Our grass cutting services team takes the time to advise each customer about the pros of mulching grass before they start mowing so that a well-informed decision can be made.

So why do landscaping companies prefer mulching anyway?

There are many types of mulches available in the market and can be bought in bags or in bulk.  However, here’s something to consider.  Grass clippings and even leaves can be mulched and used in your garden.

Grass clippings and leaves are an organic option for your lawn.  This can mean quite a bit in savings since you don’t have to buy mulch from a store.

Mulching your grass also returns important nutrients back to the soil, namely water and nitrogen, which fertilizes the soil and keeps your grass healthy.  Healthy grass, in turn, means less weeds, and a reduced need for spraying or spreading weed killers.  Plus, with “grass-cycling”, you can reduce your need for packaged fertilizer as well.

Additionally, mulching also keeps your soil cool by conserving the water level in the soil and reducing the rate of evaporation.  This is especially helpful during the summer or if you’re getting away for the weekend and won’t be able to water your lawn.

Here are some tips from our grass cutting services team

Landscaping companies that offer grass cutting services follow certain best practices when it comes to mulching grass clippings.

A mower that’s geared toward mulching is your best bet for quality mulching. A mulching mower has a special blade which mulches the clipped grass and spreads it back on the lawn. It’s important to have a mower with enough power to mulch for the best results. It’s also important not to speed through the mowing process or you’ll end up with patchy results. Our grass cutting services team also inspects our equipment before mowing to ensure that the mower is grass free and the blade is sharp enough to do the job.

Landscaping companies will often advise not to mow more than 1/3rd of the grass length at a time. This ensures that the existing grass stays healthy and can grown back effectively. During summers it’s prudent to mow more frequently as grass tends to grow faster. This may seem like a huge undertaking but it’s healthier for your lawn versus waiting for longer periods between mowings. Shorter clippings break down faster and ensure that a thatching problem does not occur in your garden.

It’s also better not to mow shortly after watering your lawn to avoid grass sticking to your lawn mower blades and causing grass to clump together which results in an uneven mow.

Landscaping companies are always happy to share tips and advice on growing and maintaining a healthy lawn. Reach out to our team by phone or email with any questions you have on lawn and garden care.

Landscape Maintenance and Grass cutting services – Zoysia grass

Homeowners and builders often ask their landscaping companies for recommendations on which grass is the best choice.  Our landscape maintenance services and grass cutting services team is experienced and can guide you on which grass to choose based on your individual needs.

There are many grasses that you can choose from including Bermuda, Fescue, Kentucky BlueGrass, Centipede, Carpet Grass, and our all time favorites – Zoysia.

Why our landscape maintenance services team prefers Zoysia

1.It’s well suited for our climate –

Although zoysia is a warm season grass, it can tolerate cold weather very well and go dormant during the winter.  In the spring, when temperatures climb to around 50° it “awakens” and turns from golden brown to green again.

2.It requires less water –

Zoysia grass requires less watering as it’s root system goes deep into the soil and also extends laterally.  This enables the root system to find moisture within the soil rather than requiring frequent waterings.

3.It’s weed resistant –

As Zoysia’s root system goes deep as well as extends sideways in multiple directions, it runners create a dense sod which give little room for weeds to take root.  This reduces the chemicals you need to use in your garden making it safer for your family and pets.

4.It’s family and pet friendly –

If you’re looking for a grass that can bear up to heavy foot and paw traffic, this one’s your best bet.  Since Zoysia spreads in multiple directions and forms a dense sod, it repairs itself in case of damage.  It can also handle pet waste better than other grasses, however if you’re concerned about the health of your grass, talk with your landscape maintenance services or grass cutting services team about damage preventative measures.

5.It tolerates the shade and sunshine –

Large trees can often affect the health and growth of your grass.  Trees can usurp valuable nutrients and also block out necessary sunlight needed by the grass.  Zoysia bears up well as long as it gets between 2 and 4 hours of direct sunlight each day.  Your landscape maintenance services team or grass cutting services team can also test your soil periodically to ensure that the soil pH is between 6 – 7.

6.It’s great for areas prone to erosion –

Since Zoysia’s root system goes deep and the runners spread in different directions, it serves as a great preventer of soil erosion for areas that are prone to flooding or are sloping.

What our grass cutting services has to say about Zoysia

Zoysia requires less mowing, in fact almost 2/3rd less than other grasses.  This is because Zoysia grows laterally which slows the upwards growth.  The grass should be mowed if it’s height exceeds 1/3rd inch over 1½ to 2½ inches.  During the summer months, it’s best to increase the mowing height.  This reduces the stress on your lawn.

Since Zoysia is naturally weed resistant, less chemicals are required for the maintenance and upkeep of your lawn.  Mowing helps keep weeds at bay and improves the health of your grass.

Our grass cutting services team also recommends periodically removing the cuttings after mowing the grass.  This reduces the chances of thatching and enables water, fertilizers, and sunshine to easily reach the grass.

Zoysia has proven time and time again, to be the top choice for our landscape maintenance services team as well as our residential and commercial clients.  Even builders that are starting new projects, choose Zoysia for their lawns and gardens.

Author Bio:

Tender Care Lawn is a dedicated lawn care company started by Donald Lapoint and family in 2004 in southwest Louisiana. Our goal is to provide affordable, dependable, quality Landscape Maintenance Services. We believe in complete customer satisfaction. Our services include grass cutting, fertilization, weed control, shrub and hedge trimming in the Sulphur, Lake Charles, Moss Bluff, Westlake, Carlyss and surrounding areas.