Don wrote:
I have about two acres and a 48 inch cut Craftsman lawn mower. Every
time I mow I leave tons of grass clippings. I cut it very short I
think. I only have time to mow once a week.

What is the proper "technique" for mowing? I think part of my problem
is that I usually mow "clockwise" and probably should be mowing so I
blow the clippings where I have just mowed. The reason I dont do this
is it will blow clippings on my driveway/sidewalk/mulch. ANy help
would be appreciated! No one ever showed me the proper way to mow.

By the way I bought some blades that say mulching/discharge blades
from Sears for this mower. Should I make a plate to block the
clippings from being "shot" out? So the mulching blades will chop them
up finer? Any help is appreciated!

Mowing 'longer' will reduce the amount of re-growth in a week. Are you being
liberal with the use of fertilizer or water? Execessive use of nitrogen will
result an 'emerald' green lawn and lots of growth. To maintain a 'formal'
lawn in this way requires mowing at *least* every three days.
Blocking the discharge will result in choking the whole show = bigger mess!
Vac cleaning systems are expensive, maintenance intensive and a general
PITA.
The way I see it, to keep the clippings light enough to eliminate the need
to 'rake' you have two choices. Mow more frequently or starve the lawn.
Ken.
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