Extremely unprofessional and I wouldn't hire you!

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[@Shortstickman]

Up here in BC Canada I’ve landscaped for ten years and while we do bag grass (until summer when it’s more feasible to mulch), we blow the grass onto the lawn. I would suggest that if your employees want to listen to music while they work, they should have the cord underneath their clothing, removes almost all chances of it snagging on things and causing issues. Up here you can get ear protection with built in radios or auxiliary ports for playing music.

[@marcushawley4948]

Touching on the subject of an additional crew: quality over quantity. You have the right plan.

[@purple_vr5031]

Man ain’t nothing wrong with blowing the grass back into the grass my company does same thing unless a client request it keep doing what your doing bro

[@pnu504horaceakatimekeeper3]

Have a question for you need advice. For a beginner what equipment and enclosed trailer size should I go with for a beginner?

[@michealshelton2133]

Where would you blow the clippings?😂😂😂😂 Oh boy. Many still don't realize that grass is carnivorous. Grass eats grass clippings! The more organic matter you take away from the yard the more damage to the grass itself. In my area grass is anywhere from 3.5 - 5 or even mowed on transport. Keep up the good job and we'll keep watching!

[@Thelawncarenut]

People who make those ignorant comments do not understand the different grass types and how they react to maintenance. You keep doing it your way bro!

[@fst66huh]

Allen- for the love of god please tell me where I can get the same edging stones you have around your trees and flower beds. I’ve been searching forever but can not find anything. I’ve been following your advice to the T and have been dominating the neighborhood!

[@MrOaet113]

@WHITE FROST no, you're not paying them to do what YOU said, unless it is stated in the job description.

[@j.johnson6548]

When I get a new customer that requests clippings to be bagged, i say sure we can do that..it will be $20-25 extra added to the bill.. 100% of time they'll say " no thats ok.. you don't have to bag it" .. it works everytime.. i learned never to tell customer "no" .. just put an insane price tag on their request and they will say "no" for you..

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

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[@JohnDoe-mp1zk]

you might explain the reason behind why people dont bag. Thatch is good, or it brings disease etc. etc etc. I dont know the answer but if they want it done do it for them and by all means charge more, but you might want to look at the situation different than getting them just to say no to you, unless thats is your only goal

[@jonathanjacobo612]

That’s smart, my father use to make me bag the grass all the time lmao. Then, we bought a laser and everything got easier

[@mattcarboni4002]

@Edoc then you gwt places in alberta that need to be bagged. Ya leave the mulch clippings on the lawn it's going to be fully grown in a week(I'm on swampland though so that's a given) but some places bagging is necessary

[@MegaAce1987]

I’d add 5 bucks per bag I fill up for that extra time

[@troywayne8759]

"I don't want another crew!" I LOVE IT! My brother is a landscaper of over 20 years and he is adamant that he wants to keep his business at "one-truck"! Over the years I have seen how wise that is for his sanity!

[@A_Trade10X]

Johnny, it’s this whole BS social media generation where people get off on tearing each other down. Where negativity and hate strives..Everybody thinks their way is the right way.. Keep doing what you do brother, I enjoy your Vlogs and I emulate things that I’ve learned from you and incorporated them into my business (even the reflective vests and khakis)👌🏾

[@HardHeadMilitary]

And it continues in ‘21

[@roddiemacleod4004]

Blowing the light clippings back on the grass is good for the grass gives some nutrients.

[@lovinit68]

Do you recommend bagging or mulching on a zoysia lawn? Thanks in advance.

[@D3M0z]

Was gonna say the same thing feeds the lawn as long as it's not clumps

[@mikenotta7079]

@@lovinit68 Mulching, unless it's overgrown of course!

[@lovinit68]

@@mikenotta7079 thanks

[@roddiemacleod4004]

@@lovinit68 with out seeing your lawn I would recommend bagging them and putting some fertilizer down but mulching will do it no harm.

[@mattb2h]

That’s why you’re successful Johnny. You’re FOCUSED. Some people are just unaware of what professional and unprofessional is in this industry. There’s no standard way to do lawn maintenance, just do what works for YOU. Thanks for the video and God bless. ✌🏼

[@Bugyman1402]

I'm from California. And I do blow grass clippings back to lawn . The person who said that dosen't know. Your very professional.

[@drkstr611]

Same here never throw my clippings away

[@patmccall4647]

I fan and edge, blow any leaves or clippings into the lawn, then mow and bag. Haul away material. Ive seen mulch decks do just as good a job with a decent amount of debris in the lawn.

[@jbdragon3295]

If my lawn gets to high, I’ll bag the clippings, but normally I don’t. Ya, grass clippings break down pretty fast and is in fact fertilizer for the lawn. Why throw that away?

[@wayneslawncare9241]

Yup....clippings back on to the lawn...breakdown and help feed the lawn

[@LambeauLeeeper]

Not for everyone.

[@ButterNoToast]

Some people don’t like the brown/yellowish look the clipping give to the lawn as they dry.

[@engineclinic]

@@ButterNoToast how much are you cutting off? 4" or what?

[@saraducky]

Yeah unless you are de-thatching you just blow it back on. They stripe here in East Tennessee does...I have no idea how to do it. It rains so much here that they can’t keep the grass too high. Our neighbors have people come mow their lawn (the rich neighbors) lol. And they get their lawn with stripes but no bagged. Originally from Texas ..my mom was here this past week and she had never see. The stripes except for on a golf course. She was like ..”why does everyone do that”... I mean it looks nice but how...?

[@ptravers9077]

@@saraducky mulching blades .. they will not kick all your clipping out and continue to chop them up fine this leaves no clipping piles amd also helps with the break down of old material

[@theonlyjonathanwarren]

The "waiting list" explains it all. Now that's business. Keep doing your thing. HOOAH!!

[@pattersonlandscaping5621]

your honesty shines !!!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks!

[@williamjanik7743]

Everyone knows how to do what you're doing better than you're doing it. I personally admire you, your crew, your setup and service. It's what I'm working towards. Keep on keepin on. You look like you know exactly what you're doing.

[@filipinophreak]

That boi Q is surgical with that trimmer..SURGICAL

[@vaanes]

Warren Albuna I was about to say the same thing

[@Malay3000]

In my denzel training day voice " I'm surgical with this b!+@#"

[@keithdon748]

I was thinking the same thing. He does some damage and fast. I thought i was good. There goes my ego

[@jasonk3038]

gonna need surgery, when homeboy gets a rock in his eye. wwacking without glasses is just moronic

[@rezoken934]

@@jasonk3038 He's wearing safety glasses from what I can tell. They are tinted dark so you may have thought it was just a shadow.

[@vincentlamb8880]

You should be happy that that person wouldn’t hire you. They don’t want to cut their lawn. But then they want to micromanage the landscaper. Keep doing what you are doing 👍🏾

[@rickbell7613]

We blow our clippings back into the lawn as well. Darwin's Grip, upside down, right side up, what's the difference. If it's comfortable to you while you're using it, does it really matter. I have all of mine mounted different from all the videos I've seen. 🗣BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT WORKS THE BEST FOR ME!!!👍 I'm as OCD as they come too. Who cares?

[@robk1310]

Everybody blows the clippings back onto the lawn.

[@paige_judah5538]

No they do not a guy I know blow the grass in the road or on someone else's property.🙄😔

[@Scratchingforcash]

Yeah, my idiot neighbor blows them everywhere BUT his yard.

[@kristys8]

I blow it back into my yard. I live in a mobile home park so nobody is supposed to be driving fast at all so the grass clippings on the road aren't a huge deal but i blow it back into my yard anyway. I hate seeing grass in the road bc i think of the motorcycles that drive past. We don't have that, really. But still.

[@119Agent]

@@paige_judah5538 Haha. Very true. I live in a very snobbish neighborhood and the HOA even says they will find if you do that but even in $2M homes they blow clippings in the street and common areas.

[@TheTaekwon3]

Not in my neighborhood, always in the road and sidewalks

[@MrRottweiler72]

I just bagged my clippings yesterday. My grass was way to high due to all the rain. And I blow all the clipping back in the yard

[@EliteStricker]

Good job on keeping it simple and small, not always best to grow to a large corporation. To many ways for things to go bad.

[@A_Walk_In_Their_Shoes]

Thank you SO much for the promo code. I work for the county that I live in doing grounds maintainence. I have 40 properties to take care of, and these aren't small jobs..This grip is going to make my life so much easier. Thanks again, and keep doing your thing on here. I enjoy watching how disciplined you are and the quality of work that you do..& I live in Georgia too! GO DAWGS!

[@sgtwisecarver1]

Looks like you're doing well. Keep making your customers happy and let the trolls roll. Be blessed 🙏

[@HandyGuy2016]

We stripe some of our nicer Fescue Lawns, but not all lawns or turf are the same. Carry on brother, you are extremely professional, and I learn something new from you all the time.

[@KJfreshh69]

I mulch my clippings as well, except one thing. In our area it’s mainly tall fescue. So every yard I have , I mow it on 4 -4.5 and every yard is striped. Every customer wants their yard to look good. Different areas want it, different areas don’t want it. Depends on the areas.

[@chuckkillawood8229]

Call that trimmer man, laserman, damn they are good with those trimmers. Keep it up.

[@dustyc8920]

Those people are just negative you guys are doing a great job keep up the good work

[@mitchellsabin9791]

I must say that I thoroughly enjoy your guys’ channel! I do agree with you, that striping is unnecessary. Yes it does look cool - if you can stay on top of it and maintain it, but again unnecessary. For one to state that it’s unprofessional to not stripe or blow clippings back into the grass is crazy... go get em’ man! Keep it up! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@stevebryan6129]

We also know the clippings back into the yard. I've been mowing 18 seasons, you guys are extremely professional.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks 👍

[@derrickmccollum8646]

Keep doing you and being happy all that matters can't please everyone...

[@uniyat87]

Tell the truth, that's why we like you man, Be blessed!!!

[@gabea9714]

The last minute of your video was Gold . So funny because I was just saying that to myself after finishing a lawn . I'm just starting out and your videos are truly helping in so many ways an I appreciate the efforts. May you continue much success.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

That is awesome! Thank you very much!

[@ondageauxlawnmaintenance2810]

Nothing wrong with how u handled that. Those clippings help those non irrigated an non fertilized yards grow thicker than what they are. Good video

[@mattytaylor9320]

Well Said John! Salute good stuff!

[@outdoorsadrenaline]

Great work brother. 2nd year in the business here in OK and YAHUAH has blessed the fruit of our labors abundantly! Keep up the good work!

[@emmettmarbury6571]

How can I get mine going?

[@sethhaun4440]

Start working.get out of a suit.get dirty and as for the comment above GOD HAS NOTHUNG TO DO WITH MONEY OR BUISNESS.?that's a diferent Lord?

[@jackanderson3108]

I only bag it when a customer asks me to. I also blow the clippings back into the lawn. I stripe because most of my customers take care of their lawns enough as to where the stripes last and look good. I cut my customers grass at the highest possible setting because i mow most of their lawns weekly.

[@Kos1067]

We blow all grass back into the lawn blowing on the street is a no go where we work and all cars get blown off

[@chrisfisher6889]

Yep I'm in Florida, we don't blow in the road, we blow back into grass and always blow off cars

[@rauljuarez3884]

@@chrisfisher6889 I do the same here in california 😂😂😂😂

[@michaelguillory3100]

In Louisiana Blowing into the street, waterways or drainage is illegal

[@hardcore8494]

I'm happy to say that it seems like there are a lot of knowledgeable individuals in the comments section. I'm proud to know that. Your subscribers are very smart folks. Thank you so much everyone. Much Respect. 👍👏

[@Kos1067]

@vitriol or debate ok

[@TehSoupa]

I'm not sure if you remember me from previous comments, but here's what I do for the company I work for, for when it comes to where we put the grass. If we know the grass is grown super thick (like ST. Augustine grass), we will bag it, however to save time, we keep going even if the bagger is full. Eventually this will leave lines of thatch every 2 passes, which we'll either pick up with the bagger after the first empty, or spread around with the blower so that thatch clumps don't kill what grass is under them. Plus having some grass clippings on the lawn is beneficial as it provides the lawn with nutrients as the clippings break down. What we do with the clippings we bag is bring them back to the shop to either add to a compost, or burn to create pot ash which can be used as partial fertilizer for potted plants and or garden bed plants. So what you're doing is entirely professional. As far as striping is concerned, it's an entirely optional thing which customers could ask for, and as you mentioned, none of your customers ask for it. For mowing height, a lot of the customer's I am given (I don't own the company I work for, but I do work the properties either solo, or with 1 other) have St Augustine grass which looks horrendous when cut lower than 3 1/2. But if it's a healthy lawn and happens to be centipede, fine fescue, zoysia or other thin bladed grass, then it's perfectly acceptable to cut low. On top of that, cutting thin bladed grass low, gives home owners a good view of any potential problem areas that they could address with a little bit of re-seeding.

[@b-man1232]

I live in a smaller community. Most everyone "catches\bags" their grass. We gave a community grass and tree dump. So, what's normal to lawn care companies in bigger metro areas (mulching or blowing grass cliipings) is kinda foreign to us. Anyway, great vid!

[@markmorrow5411]

I own a lawn care company and we blow the grass clippings back on the lawn because it’s good for the lawn! Keep up the good work my brother! God bless you and your crew and families! Thanks for the video’s!

[@tmz90]

I think you have the best, hard working, guys on any KZbin channel. Damn them boys precise as a laser beam, no joke!!!

[@Jude13able]

Shouldn't you bag if the lawn has a lot of weeds? Wouldn't this prevent more weed seeds from spreading?

[@UncleFester2240]

One of my clients (ex-military guy) LOVES the lawn striping-he pays extra for it because it takes more time, others don't care/aren't interested. I'm a small-fish, only have/use a push mower and the striping kit adds another 20 pounds to the mower, so yea, if you want more work, you'll have to pay extra. If that's exactly what the customer wants, that's what I'll do. If the grass clippings aren't too excessive, in my area it's considered a "best practice" to blow the clippings back into the lawn, but in other cases where there are a lot of clippings, bagging them up and placing them at the curb in a clear plastic bag for the city to dispose of is a service I offer-that the customer pays for. This is why I explain to my customers that they come out better if they cut more frequently in the "grow" season so we don't have to bag up too many grass clippings. As far as the claim that you're "unprofessional," after watching several of your videos and and seeing your work, the results do all the talking you'd ever need.

[@schellajohnson8180]

I always keep my clippings on my lawn and I watch these videos and all the ones I watch blow them back also. Love your work sir!

[@righand]

“You go get you another crew” love it man.

[@856bigj]

I just want to say thank you for just keeping it real at all times... Even in the video you "rescued" the power washer and lil dog create. Keep doing what you do. You inspire people everyday.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

You are so welcome!

[@struggle4all]

I would hire you in a second! You do very good work! I'm learning a lot from you! God bless you!

[@YHWHoshuaYisrael]

I see you are training your guys. They look great, both of them.

[@sthrnvoice3198]

Everyone is a critic! Do your thang man!

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

Like your attitude chap, I work for myself & on my own but have had people tell me I should expand. I don't want to or need to, my clients are happy and so am I! Don't see a problem. Been self employed for 9 years now and never had to advertise, even have to turn jobs down. Keep doing what your chap, if it works for you, bollocks to the moaners! 👍 from 🇬🇧

[@timcarr3048]

TIM WITH GREENLINE LAWNCARE.. HERE IN AUGUSTA GA WE LAWNCARE GUYS DO SAME THING JOHNNY .IF THE Customer stays on schedule You will not have to bag up the clippings . You can mulch it with the mower ,an grab your blower an spread out the clippings ,you wont even noticed it ..an yes I do blow out my edge..great job Johnny..

[@darylrussell7959]

Lol i never get how people dont blown out the edge..dont u want ur crisp edge to show

[@KingDavid314]

After you blow if you did your job right you won't even notice the grass clippings because most of it is small clippings & dust.

[@josepacheco9653]

Just across the river from you man👌🏼

[@sandpiperlandscapes9895]

Aiken, SC here and no one bags here either, also a stick edger with a darwins grip is the ONLY way to edge.

[@keithgentry9904]

Been doing it for 22 years and your right in every aspect of your explanation. First and foremost is your personal happiness, if you are happy and enjoy your work you’ve already succeeded my friend. Peace ✌️

[@royramirez4567]

I tell people all the time you want the clippings on the yard good source of nitrogen

[@minoutv7347]

Since I started following and applying The Lawn Care Nut’s advice 18 months ago, I have been mulching and blowing the clippings back on the lawn. I bought a new mower a year ago and have not used the bag at all. All I can say is I have the greenest, thickest lawn on the block, and so far five neighbors have asked what is it that I am doing to my lawn (in a good way). It is tall fescue, and I do cut it at 4” to encourage more growth, make it denser to keep the weeds out. At some point I’ll dial it back to 3 1/2” - probably next year.

[@darryllgriffin7714]

Am from N.C. and we do it all strip, bag,normal cuts. But bagging it not BIG but some require for it. Man Johnny y'all guys do great work. Nevermind the haters!!

[@giovannigamez8901]

Same I’m from Asheville NC every yard is different some want it pretty much scalped lol and some want it stripped. Some bagged some just want it mowed 1 time a month lol 😂 I guess I need to rethink my business model can’t have the tail wag the dog

[@guyhamiltonyt]

I stick all my grass waste in my pickup, but any small grass on the sides or paths I sweep onto the grass, (old school no blower hehe) but id never judge your methods, everyone is different in their ways and I respect that. Also as for lines, ain't nobody got time for that, give me an extra £200 and I will, until then nah, I could do 4 more lawns simple style by the time ive done it.

[@mattwilliams8441]

Hey Johnny, keep up the good work. You wouldn't have the success you have if your customers weren't happy. Don't let someone tell you how to run your business. It is something YOU made and is working well for you. Bottom line you know your customers and their needs.

[@faceinthecrowd5810]

I don’t bag any of my 56 lawns. In the upstate N.Y.. I mow mostly weekly and with some techniques I have found that I can mow without bagging and it looks no different than lawns that are bagged. It does take more strategy to not bag and have it look clean, bagging is easy. I don’t take away a truck full grass clippings every day, I can charge less than the bagging crews. No stripping ever. My business grows every year, my customers are very happy. To each his own.

[@armadillerff]

Wishing Mrs. Blades of Grass a happy Mother’s Day!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

To your Mom as well, thanks!!!!

[@jasonwestgor7270]

Just by reading the title I can already tell that this is going to be a funny one. posting real quick just to say I love when customers think we as lawn care providers are just sitting around all day dilly-dallying when in reality were normally multitasking mini things all at once while working hard throughout the day. All that being said I'm really loving having my own business don't know why I didn't do it 10 years ago

[@nickpallotta4834]

Do you dude. Its always nice when companies are out there doing it any old way. It makes the professionals look better. People can choose the way they want it. 🤑

[@cyndilou7043]

I do the same thing I don't bag it I don't pick it up I blow it right back on the grass for the nutrients so whoever's giving you troubles just keep moving about your day man do you and your family man

[@eliseomauricio8336]

In my area everyone collect clippings. That's "the right way" here. Every zone, area, state, city, whatever has a standard that works. Stick to your business model. Many out there don't have one. Thanks for the content.

[@seankelly7684]

Warm season grasses are completely different than cool season grasses so the people saying your doing it wrong have no clue what they are talking about- ( they probably live up north) mowing low is the proper way to maintain warm season turf and mulching the clippings put nutrients back into the soil. Bagging the clippings isn’t good and I don’t recommend bagging cool season lawns either. I manage turf grass for a living and live in the transition zone so I deal with both warm and cool season grasses, mainly Bermuda and zoysia we don’t have much centipede or St Aug… anyway Keep up the good work!

[@matthewbailey1640]

Try weed whacking the opposite way so grass doesn’t go in the mulch bed

[@ChrisLaNauze-Author]

Loving the speed at which you guys edge and how accurate you are. I'm only in my 4th week in this industry and i still am getting used to direction and trying not to let the tip cut deep into the grass/ground based on my angle.

[@osamabinladen6229]

I'm so glad you said this I came from different state cutting grass and in my current state I live in does stripes. I was penalized for that by landscape crew owner

[@delwynhallett565]

Just keep doing the incredible, professional job your doing. Ignorance of others, is not your problem. Appreciate the pride you take in your work.

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

I like your attitude brother , don't let these keyboard commandos that have Never had a mower in their hands tell you how To do your job.

[@gunslatagg]

I know this is a old video but all this is showing is laziness and lack of experience mowing If you can’t stripe or bag grass lol

[@antoniomanconi1572]

Keep doing your thing mate... don't worry about those negative people, obviously customers are happy!!

[@NewVisionLCS]

I will never understand people's infatuation with grass clippings, like they're evil or something. Mulching helps the lawn period!

[@nickpallotta4834]

Aesthetics my man. It looks better. Also, grass clippings are useless when you have a fert program. The nitrogen is negligible from grass clippings. It leads to thatch issues as well. Also, when you mow in the northeast USA you cant just leave that much grass blown on the lawn. The height of the lawns after a week is 8” to 10” plus. Every week. Mulching weeds also leads to them spreading. If you have a weed control program you should collect the weeds until they are gone. Hope this helps.

[@NewVisionLCS]

@@nickpallotta4834 I understand Tesla, but he doesn't leave a bunch of huge clippings all over. Their clippings are always very very fine and just about dissapear.

[@nickpallotta4834]

New Vision Security Services, oh I wasn’t directly referring to him. Was more of answer as to why people care about it so much. His way is just fine. I’ve worked for companies that do it both ways. Personal preference really.

[@NewVisionLCS]

@@nickpallotta4834 gotcha, I'm just an average homeowner. I've got a rider bagger and ZTR. Bagger is great for pine needles and cleanups.

[@bluecollarcowboy5471]

I couldn't have said it better myself. I'm from Boise Idaho. Most of the time we stripe our grass here. We mulch or blow big parks but we bag for the most part. I believe we have a different tipe of grass here than what you work with. I think different grass mulches better than others. Love the videos. Great stuff. ✌️

[@PSGfan0125]

The blowing of the clippings on to the property is good I love to stripe tho hitting it in different directions gives you a better cut due to the wheel marks going the same place every time which compacts the soil also makes the grass lay down hitting it at new angles issuers a clean cut and looks way cleaner.

[@garygushue4273]

People don't understand every state is different. I went to Florida last year & I asked the gardener why he put the stuff in the street or blew it on the lawn. The grass needs nutrients & that's how they do it here which is understandable. Here where I live they raise the lawnmower up, I bag mine but for my house. But I notice that the gardeners here blow in other people's yards. My neighbor had a gardener & he would blow leaves in my yard all the time. I would ask him to please not do that anymore & for a couple of weeks he wouldn't do then he started again. So of course I was upset & I made sure he never came back as I put it. I kicked his ass & he never returned! Plus the new gardeners are respectful and responsible & no problems but than again word probably passed on to new gardeners. Which is good & I learn new ways of doing my edging thanks to you sir. Good videos & I love my husqvarna as well :)

[@YFindustries]

Your one of my favorites. Very down to earth. You do great! And love the vids!

[@annabanana3875]

I am happy that our lawn care team blows the clippings into our yard and then cuts the grass. I have seen some crews around town that blow the trimmings into the sewer which is a big no-no! Really enjoy your videos and your laser focus on your business plan Johny! Peace ✌🏼

[@eichelvicki7i131]

When it comes to striping you didn’t mention the most important factor until the very end. Types of grass Down south is a lot of caterpillar as you mentioned and it’s basically impossible to stripe when you cut it at the normal height. It’s really just a matter of geography, I’d imagine if you lived up north you’d have a lot more people asking if you do or can stripe their yard when you cut it. Rye Grass grows higher and will stripe when you cut it.

[@HardHeadMilitary]

Im in houston but my property north of us in pasture land has what I believe to be bahaia… what kind of grass do you recommend for the “yard” area for a clean look in our climate?

[@okcrc]

Grass clippings must be blown back onto the lawn in our area. Bagging grass was a marketing ploy back in the day by mower manufacturers solely for the purpose of selling more mowers. If lawns are mowed properly (1/3 of the leaf regularly) there's no need to bag or mulch really. There is an old video somewhere of Art Evans (Dixie Chopper founder) talking about mulching and bagging where he explains how I believe Toro did a big introduction and marketing of bagging mowers. He goes on to talk about how mulching is just the new bagging. It's an old video dating back to when mulching mowers hit the market. It was quite eye opening for me to see the owner of a company that sold mulching and bagging equipment discuss how they must sell those products because the public was basically duped into believing they need them because of his competitors successful marketing campaigns. I wish I could find the video to share. It wasn't a promotional video obviously but more of him sharing his knowledge with others in an informal conversation.

[@oneofthosepeople2101]

I’ve been weed whacking and mowing properties for years. Never could develop the skills of gentlemen such as yourselves. 👍

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

😉👍

[@ChipresDesign]

Love the channel and i am a new subscriber. I been doing part-time landscaping with my family since 2006. We also blow the clippings onto the grass. The only time we do pick up the grass, is when we have large piles of wet grass that gets clog under the mower.

[@df4480]

Thanks, for the advice. Makes good sense. Great tip!

[@jimbobob6391]

Facts u speak 1000 percent facts thank u for the great advice your videos r inspiring keep up the good work love it

[@crazydave48]

Keep doing what your doing bro.

[@jpippinator]

The point of mowing warm season grass in stripes is because you get a more thorough cut. The grass doesn’t lay down like cool season grass, so you don’t get visible lines. But the only other option is mowing in circles which usually leaves a lot of grass blades straggling behind as you turn.

[@keen279gym9111]

Leaving cut grass on the lawn is the best fertilizer for your lawn .

[@JohnDoe-mp1zk]

Im in the north and I bag as a homeowner and 9out of 10 times weed eat after I mow. Should it be very long I might weed eat prior to mowing, but I cant see how what your doing is unprofessional. Quite the contrary and would say the person who made that comment without even considering or knowing what the norms were is unprofessional, ignorant and a troll. I think someone who is professional in general is articulate, not afraid to be wrong and ask others for help, listens and contemplates before reacting, not afraid of change and convey passion for their work. You undoubtedly demonstrate all of those attributes.

[@lawrencebarr3820]

The first guy that holds my attention...WHY?! HE IS A GOOD GUY!

[@m.p.2482]

As long as the yard isn't overgrown, blowing the clippings or mulching is recommended. This is very good practice especially if the yard gets regular fertilizer feedings. The Blades of Grass (pun intended) hold nutrients from natural growth and from what the fertilizer provides. So, the grass is actually fed repeatedly between applications of fertilizer when the clippings are fed back to the soil to decompose. Also, if the grass isn't overgrown and a mulching blade is used, the clippings will begin to decompose in a matter of minutes!!! Leave mulched clippings on the sidewalk and watch how fast decomposition starts. What you're doing is not only common practice in your area but also good for the health of your customers lawns. Great work and video.

[@wadesmith1091]

Dont listen to the debbie downers. We all blow grass onto the lawn when we are done. St George Ut

[@slum3947]

Exactly

[@LawnNOrder]

Obviously whomever said blowing the clippings back into the grass is unprofessional doesn’t know much about lawn care, or the industry. You do you big dog, you have a great channel. I hope to be half as successful with my channel and lawn care business as you as my man.

[@davidillingworth8469]

Yup" you and your team do a good job. It doesn't matter good or how hard we work in this profession. " There will always be somebody wanting to cane us. Respects from across the pond.

[@ronhart4166]

Very well said Johnny. As far as Florida goes. WE DO NOT STRIPE and seldom bag. Augustine is one of popular species and it is recommend to leave clipping because it is a primary source of Nitrogen and great for the turf. Common Bahia is another turf and is cut short and there is no need for bagging if maintain weekly. We are starting to see a lot of Zoysia also and I have had to start bagging during the rainy months because it is such a thick turf. So this one is still up for debate. As far as the Darwin grip goes my instructions that came with the FIRST prototype shows the bar in a 90 degree upward position and on top of the trimmer shaft. I was thinking your way was because you guys were shorter and it some how helped. Saying that means the way you have it now is still wrong. By the instructions that came with mine. If they changed things. Maybe some one can do a follow up video letting us know 🤔

[@amorcarranza8856]

All Love from Chicago my brother 💪

[@stevef.9659]

Hey Johnny, I like your eco-friendly mowing, and I want to grow up to be unprofessional, just like you. I'm loving your work and your model.

[@tsharp82]

Man run our business how u want to run it cause I live and cut in Savannah And i bag my clippings and i have no problem with what u do as long as ur people are happy i would not change

[@dewayneoverton466]

Wishing you the best all the way from Indianapolis, IN. Thanks for the advice and great videos!

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks! You too!

[@deadpoolkoa7108]

I have being cutting peoples grass for over 12 years and only had 1 negative customer so don't worry about it you do nice clean job.

[@Trevor-oi2fb]

it's the norm in 90% of America lol. honestly you look more professional than over half the crews in this line of work. especially edging with the weed eater lot of people can't do that as precise as they just did it

[@GG-hb7vp]

You didn't have it on backwards sir. But as you so wisely did, adjusting it to your way, your fit, is all that matters. I have the new lighter grip on my trimmer and edger and I love it. I'm 6'4 and it makes a perfect fit. Also, here in Missouri we also blow clippings into the grass. It's the norm in most areas in the country. We also do not stripe. Our customers love the even, lush grass look. Keep up the good work. Love the channel.

[@Bladesofgrasslawncare]

Thanks for the tips!

[@sslawncarellc3993]

Some FTards just dont know that...It is actually good to spread the clippings "Not Clumped or Patches" Do your thing, Bro...Haters will Hate 'Its ALL they have'

[@Matt_spalding82]

Followed your channel for a while now and I'm so happy to see your growth and to see you are full of clients! I'm with you on the 2 crew thing. It's hard to regulate a second crew. If you are on sight I feel clients appreciate that a lot more. God bless and good luck for the future!

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Looks good. If you flip it around it fits easier on the trimmer racks. Thanks for the shout out. Keep up the videos.

[@gabeayers3206]

whats the name of the trimmer handle

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

@@gabeayers3206 Darwin grip

[@LanierLawnCare]

Keep up your great work! Always someone that won’t agree with the way we do things. Do you and keep hustling. Your doing great sir!!