Mulching Tall Wet Grass, Simple and Brilliant.

Hello You Tube, it’s Rob from Maxwells Grass Cutting Services, based in the North East of England.
In this video I am using the Stihl RM 650V to mulch a lawn. I also want to discuss the benefits of mulching. Do you mulch ?
I look forward to reading your comments and feedback.
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Remember, when the green gold is growing, keep mowing.
All the best.
Rob.
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Take care.👍

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

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[@markopolo-1]

Pro's and con's as you have already described Rob, but personally, I'd mulch all the time, unfortunately some gardens we do are far from perfect and the customers simply want mow, blow and go and don't want any other TLC for their garden so we do some which are quite thatchy and mossy, couldn't possibly mulch those and would love for the customer to allow us to scarify and sort it out but as I say, they are happy with a wham, bang, thank you mam. We mulch a huge property and have just started it, so have started on the highest setting on the ride on mower, and each fortnight we hope to bring it down one notch but so far it's looking lovely with mulching :)

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing your experience.

[@robertmontgomery6695]

Have just used the new 30" weibang mower today for the second rime ,mulched with it .I have some very large properties ,for these mulching is the only way as I would be removing trailer loads of grass.I have been mulching now for five years and yes the lawns get greener .

[@simonparry3823]

Weibang with hight lifting blade unreal

[@andrewmorgan2642]

Saw this mower is new on the market. I got the the Virtue 50 SVP and have been blown away by it's performance. How's your experience with the 30" one so far?

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for that. 👍🏻

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Do you use the high lift blade with the mulch plug as well as bagging? Thanks.

[@brianhay1977]

I'm thinking in getting one of these machines, what is it like for mulching?

[@garyshepherd8999]

100% mulch and double cut when you can. Even if they have a garden waste bin, also I would advise anyone who's starting up a gardening business to get a mower that mulches. Great video for those who don't mulch. Remember, always leave the bag on though when the customer is at home 😜

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for the tips! I do the same with the bag. I bet lots of others do too.

[@bettingprofits]

Dumb question but why not explain no bag required?

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I thought that was obvious. I will going forward. Thank you.

[@scottishgrasscutter4488]

Agree 100% Rob. We have run Hustler trimstars fittwd with mulch kits on commecial jobs and could not do what we do any other way. honda hrx for smaller area's too. top tip, the bigger machines mulch anything you run over including hedges, reducing arisings to a mulch. leaf blower straight back into the beds. works good with leaves too

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for that.👍🏻

[@containerseightandnine9756]

Mulching sounds great , I use an estate car and if i'm taking clippings away it gets full fast . . gonna have to try this . I just got a 650v mower which came with the mulch plug and I really like it so far , best mower I have ever owned .

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I have the 650 v. I find it struggles to give a good finish on wet grass. Apart from that a great mower.

[@moleymowers]

Hi Rob really good video I must do alot more mulching this YEAR, have a good weekend Graham

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you Graham. 👍🏻

[@adamstockton67]

Great video and advice. Thanks Rob

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Appreciated Adam.👍🏻

[@DarrenDay-l7h]

Love the video as usual Rob I've been mulching for years and to be honest they look better than the collected ones and healthier so no waste away aswell so carry on great work

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you . Appreciated.

[@mikebrown6805]

I always did wonder, what the plug was for Rob, now thanks to your videos, I'm a secret mulcher...😉

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Me too. All the best.

[@AndrewSmith-el5fs]

I like the fact that you find your own method, getting the best from your gear and caring enough about the customer to make the effort to get it right for them. Wasn't a mulcher but this has made me think again !

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I appreciate that! Thank you . 🙏

[@thomasmccullagh8282]

Nice video rob,I like the idea of mulching but I have never done it ,in all the 20 plus years been doing this game. But yr never to old to learn new tricks so going to look into this for sure.

[@laurencechapman1990]

I always mulch when I can. Although one of my regular lawns on Thursday had gotten so long, I’d only cut it 6 days earlier, that it didn’t mulch well. I will be back on Monday to tidy it up and Might have to collect this time. But so long as you’re not removing too much height at once it’s definitely the way to go

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

You’re so right. Thanks for sharing your experience and watching.

[@rusrad74]

Yeah I mulch, like you I have the HRX and I sharpen my blades weekly. I tend to mulch on dry days and often double cut too, but I don't mulch long grass and tend not to mulch if there is heavy moss in the lawn or if the 'lawn' is more weeds than grass lol. I do find it helps on thinner lawns too.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience.👍🏻

[@martyn-cfc]

Mulching the way forward

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

In the right circumstances. 100 percent.

[@dezub07]

Ye.. I've convinced my work to change to Mulchers as we cut large areas, saves us from taking sacks of grass away etc.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

It makes perfect sense. 👍🏻

[@JohnSheerin-v2b]

Must admit I thought mulching was abit of a waste of time. On some of me gardens , I’ll try it. Every days a school day. Thanks Rob. KR John.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

You’re welcome John. All the best.

[@GrowTropicalMK]

Quality job!

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you .

[@waynehammerton5698]

Have a fantastic weekend Rob and take good care of yourselves won't you buddy

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

You too Wayne. 👍🏻

[@waynehammerton5698]

Thank you Rob

[@betterlawns4u]

Lawn renovations I normally do at the weekend. Just saves stressing trying to fit them in the week. Mulching. You have to be careful not to mulch diseased grass as you could be spreading the problem. Work load. As busy as I want to be. It's never been about working all hours to earn every last penny for me. Home time relaxing with the Mrs is just as important. I try to work to live, not live to work.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Very wise . Sometimes at this time of year there is so much to do. My books are now closed until November. I have been spending time with a local lawn care / treatment company. A one man company, ex green keeper. Top man. Shadowing him for a day etc. learning so much. Having to cram things in. Looking to have another crack at the treatment side of things more than I do at the moment. Have a great weekend Gary.

[@betterlawns4u]

@@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices smart idea 👍 I'll message you later mate r. e lawncare.

[@martyn-cfc]

I agree !!!

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you .

[@PGSL-r5n]

Always mulch and double cut, sometimes do it four times over. Rob. could you do a blade sharpening video. You've made realise to do it more often

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I am not the expert. Check out RJL gardens . He has a maintenance channel.

[@simonparry3823]

Grass is Boom 💥 Rob

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

It certainly is. 👍🏻

[@100shakes]

Hi Rob, I'm just researching lawns as want to start my own business, you seem to know your stuff so will be watching a lot more of your videos. Great advice given and taken on board! Could you recommend a used mower for someone starting out?? Keep up the good work!!

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Honda Izzy 19 inch self propelled. Good luck 🤞

[@rbrt753]

I mulch as much as possible

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Me too

[@markhannan4712]

Top man love your videos keep them coming

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks, will do!

[@AccidentalGardner]

can you do a vid on what you do with the garden waste you collect? tip / skip, baggings, costs etc? top vid as always.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for the idea! I have done one before. I will refresh it and do another.

[@philgardener7018]

we have a Honda HRS 536 VK Mulching Mower. its light and quick. on our big job I use a honda hrh 536 roller mower on the bit near the house to get the stripes while my mate does the rest with the mulcher. She always finishes before me as its so quick

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for sharing that Phil. All the best to you . 👍🏻

[@Leocow6643]

Hello again rob , would you invest in a designated mulching mower , have you thought about it , I am looking at the stihl rm4 mulch, thanks 👍

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I don’t have enough large lawns to benefit from one. My hrx 537 has mulching capability. i use that.

[@keithhooper6123]

Being mainly mulching for some years.Using Stiga Multiclip Rental ,and Klippo, with pivoting blade system.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Sounds great, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

💯 agree no brainer 👍

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Cheers Geordie.

[@davidandrews5192]

Husky dedicated mulcher LB553s all the way Rob its my 90 percenter

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

A great mower.

[@dannewman3306]

Hi Rob

[@swatsnatch]

Great video as always rob. Im going to start mulching some of my lawns. Soon. Although in the northwest ill probably leave it for another month as its growing so fast at the moment. I did the free feed with a bag i bought last year on just my worst quality lawns and theyve really come on leaps and bounds. Funny thing was i told all my customers so They didnt moan about dead moss and most put a littke extra in The bank anyway which more than Paid for the feed and time. Keep up the good work. Always double cut my small and medium lawns and my customers love the finish. Ill have to see how the makita battery mower does with mulching ive not really used it on mulch yet. Handles everything else the same as petrol mowers. Doenst like the long wet stuff the same as most mowers. Stihl and atesia being the exception.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for that. What model is your battery mower? Does it deliver a good quality finish?

[@swatsnatch]

Hi Rob, it's the makita dlm532 does a good finish although you need to keep the blade sharp. And it does struggle on the tall wet stuff but being battery it's a quicker stop clear and start than the petrol mower.. I don't think the power levels are there just yet and you do have to be a little more mindful of your battery life. I carry a small inverter In My car and give some a quick charge between jobs to keep them topped up. The blower is awesome and the strimmer kombi is top kit aswell. Just the spring wet big cuts it does struggle with on the mower side.

[@HardingsGardenandProperty]

I try and mulch as much as possible with the HRX or Husky LB, especially from mid June to mid August. Do you have to change the blade in the stihl in order to mulch or just insert the plug? I have the 756 and it requires a change of blade along with the plug in order to mulch effectively, which I always find a bit of a faff and a flaw in the armour of such a quality machine.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I use a hybrid blade. Works ok. 👌🏻

[@nigelpeterson-white30]

Just bought the HRX537HY this week Rob.....getting its first outing monday ❤❤❤

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Good choice! Enjoy it.

[@jasondesignmedia7495]

what do you think about robot mowers and the future of lawn care businesses?

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I can’t see them taking over just yet. Mr and Mrs Canny Body wouldn’t be able to afford or work with them.

[@MulletAndMuscle]

100% fest in may for me

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Pleased you’re happy.

[@nickwf70]

Do you have a dynamic blade balancer or a screwdriver 🪛?

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Yes , works a treat.

[@dogmangreengrass736]

i mulch all time certain sites . most efficient way foward

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I agree, thank you . 🙏

[@ThisisTwizzy]

I always double cut 😅

[@stevenbelcher5658]

Depends on the grass type too. Fine lawn will get diseased with mulching. Is ok on course rye, smoothstalk meadow grassess / poa lawns. With a fine lawn fecue / bent the density is so much that is sits on the surface and causes many issues.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thanks for that.

[@garethcumming667]

Rob in the last video you swore by the FS 94 strimmer but in this video you say FS 91 Do you have both? Am hoping to get a FS 94 in auction.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Sorry, I am an idiot. Got my numbers mixed up. My strimmer is the Stihl fs 70 rc-e. I absolutely love it. A brilliant piece of kit. I should have a script instead of free style. All the best.

[@nathanbray1358]

Nice job.your videos inspired me to increase my prices...some are embarrassingly low.you may not want to say but how much do you charge for that lawn. Obviously it may have some at the front but I'd probably charge £15 for that back lawn. ..maybe £20 if it had a bit a the front...

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

That’s very cheap. For a front and back lawn like this one, I am around £35 per cut. A little cheaper for weekly. Good luck.

[@trucker9462]

Sthil mowers provide a very good finish. I wouldn't even consider a honda now after using the sthil

[@nathanbray1358]

I'm the same ...after 15 years of hondas I'm blown away with collection ability of the stihl. Just wish they did a bit more expensive version with the honda engine rather than a briggs .Next mower will be etesia but I need to save for that

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

I fine that the finish on stihl four wheel lawn mowers don’t offer as good of a finish as the Honda hrx lawn mowers. Just my opinion. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Good luck. 🤞

[@ChrisSmith-me9kx]

Mulch all the time.work mainly on a five acre estate......they can't believe how fast the grass grows🤫

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

It’s growing like mad at the moment. All the very best.

[@infinitesky-59]

We are dog owners again so I would be very interested to see how this lawn restores.

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Watch this space.

[@bidders77]

Are you double cutting at the same height?

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Yes. 👍🏻

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Thank you , appreciated.

[@brianhay1977]

Rob, what machine do you find mulched better the Stihl or the Honda? I have the Hrx537 as well but wondering if the stihl has more grunt and a better finish? Cheers mate, good site you have as the Missus thinks I am having an affair with you as she moans every time I put KZbin on as "I'm away to watch my boyfriend..." 😂😂😂😂

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Brilliant, there are almost equal. The Honda probably comes out on top . The double blade when sharpened is unbelievable. Say hello to your wife for me. 😂

[@pablo9364]

Most of the time mulching is not suitable. (For my jobs anyway I want to collect and remove all the clippings )

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

We are all different. 👍🏻