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Dan Espen[_2_]

writes:

netcop wrote:

"I think you're mulching whether you have a true mulching mower or
when you use the side discharge chute. The main difference is how
finely chopped the grass gets.

I've been doing my lawn with side discharge for years.
I have no thatch build up. "

You must be cutting it fairly close/short, if longer clippings are
left on the lawn, thatch does build up.

I cut off about a half inch at a time. (Every week.)

I notice I have a lot of earthworms.
I think they appreciate the fresh food.
I don't know if they eat the clippings, but they probably eat something
the clippings break down into.

I'm pretty sure climate plays a role.
This is central NJ.

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Dan Espen