How do I mow my lawn with a side discharge?

For side-discharging lawnmowers, mow one strip of grass, then switch directions with the mower so that the next strip you mow sprays the grass clippings over the area you just mowed. Mowing in strips is better than mowing in a circle because you’ll avoid building up mounds of clippings.

When mowing slopes which direction should you mow?

Go Up and Down the Hill (never side-to-side) While using a push mower, it is easier and safer to mow from side to side along a hillside. The opposite is true with a riding mower, whether you drive a zero-turn or riding lawn tractor.

Why do lawn mowers have side discharge?

Side Discharge Mowers Side discharge has both its advantages and disadvantages. However, because side discharge is expelling debris away from the mower, that means you’re blowing a coarser grass debris onto something else – driveways, garden beds, already accumulated thatches (if you’re mowing in a clockwise manner).

Does side discharge cause thatch?

Participation in the “Don’t Bag It,” “Grasscycle” or “Earth Kind” programs which encourage the recycling of grass clippings back to the lawn through use of a mulching mower or side-discharge mower, should not lead to thatch buildup in the lawn. The tendency for thatch to buildup varies among lawns.

What is the difference between mulching and side discharge?

Both side-discharge and mulching mowers leave grass blades behind. However, a mulching blade chops up clippings into finer pieces so they decompose faster and don’t clump as quickly. Using a side-discharge mower you may need to do your own mulching by running over your grass piles multiple times.

Which is better side discharge or rear discharge mower?

Once again, rear discharge models do better than side discharge mowers. A rear discharge mower will still spray out trimmings in this fashion, but they will tend to spread out more evenly because they are being sprayed out behind instead of to the side and covering a larger area in the process.

What is side discharge chute for?

The discharge chute removes long, thick and moist grass from the underside of the mowing deck as quickly as possible. It also helps your mower power through the long, wet grass. This eliminates the grass clippings from building up and getting trapped in the cutting area.