If you are a
homeowner, you can shred ’em using a mulching lawn mower, a leaf shredder, a leaf vacuum/shredder, or even a do-it-yourself setup using a weed whacker inside a trash can.
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| Electric Mulch Mower |
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| Leaf Shredder |
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| Leaf Vacuum |
We recommend using a high-torque mower for mulching deep piles or wet leaves. A 7 ft-lb torque gas mower should work quite nicely. If using an electric mower, look for 12 amp or greater motor.
Note that some trial and error may be needed to adjust the mower height to an optimum level which balances leaving the grass cut high and keeping the in-process leaf shreds from blowing out too early from under the mower deck. A height of between 2.5"-3" is a good place to start.
If you are a
professional landscaper, simply operate your mower in "mulching" configuration (with the deck plate shut). The after-market
Vulcher 2 is an example of a professional-grade mulch door accessory.
You should also make use of specially winged
Gator Mulching Blades which are designed to maximize shredding. (Mulching blades are typically the same cost as a regular blade and fit all standard manufacturers' mowers.)
Remember to keep your mower blades sharp!
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Commercial Mower
Vulcher mulch port assembly
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| Gator Blade |
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