The Great Blade Replacement Debate-ment
Let me start by saying this, if you are asking me to inspect and sharpen your blades when we talk before the service call, then most likely the blade(s) under your lawn tractor mower deck or lawn mower will need to be replaced. How sure am I, you ask? The answer is, nine out of ten times or 90% percent sure, from the ten years of experience, repairing small engine power equipment in the field.
There are other factors to consider. What kind of lawn do you want? Do you have a lot of uneven, patchy or hilly terrain? Always having the blades sharp and actually cutting and mulching/chopping up the grass will make the lawn more plush and green. When you chop off the grass using dull blades, the grass is torn, creating a uneven edge that will brown easily in the sun and heat, among other things.
I am also often asked about whether bagging your grass clippings or mulching is better. Mulching is a “green” approach. You are (quote), naturally fertilizing the lawn, (unquote). Sure, you also do not have to stop and empty your clipping bags or worry about where or how to dispose of the debris. Some of us compost for gardening and landscaping flower beds, so you may want the clippings. Mulching is also “pet friendly”. Not a bad idea for your pets and others in the neighborhood. Organic fertilizers are good but the odor on humid days (after application) can be disturbing. Chemical fertilizers work best, but are not pet or environmently friendly. Sharp blades in conjunction with timely mulching are good lawn maintenance habits that will help keep the grass thick, green and plush.
I am presenting a ‘turnkey’ approach to blade sharpening and replacement with my mobile service. With that being said let’s have the replacement blades (we will probably need) onsite when I come over for your service. If you need a blade resource I will send you a link after we talk. You order the blades, they’re delivered to you in a couple of days, and when I come for the service I’ll install the new blades. If the old blades can still be sharpened then you can get that done at your local lawn or tractor shop. Next year, when you call me back for the regular maintenance on the equipment, we swap blades and then sharpen for next time.
