Racehorse TALK

Someone might be able to help with this problem...

Catchers are usually quite easily removed 

Though sometimes the operating manual may have to be consulted

Should these measures fail perhaps a simple diagram/ photo posted in this thread would allow less mechanically challenged forumites to assist

Most of my mowing life I have used a catcher & built up mulch piles but when I moved a few years ago I bought a ride-on which has no catcher. Now I wonder why I ever used a catcher. The clippings just seem to disappear anyway. 

How hard, and how much to do this ratsack ?

on my rideon $60
push mowers you have to buy mulching blades
two blades are flat and two have turned up edges.
www.masport.com.au
this gives you an idea but you can get it for all mowers not just a masport

If you just want to 'mow' it, nothing wrong with using mulching blades.

If you take a bit of pride in the presentation of your lawn, use a catcher 

Ok, so catcher it is then

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yep 
 i do own 1 1/4 acres  i have mowed it with push mower and a catcher twice 
decided to go with the ride on and the mulch kit 

Why anyone would want to "catch" the clippings is beyond me.
Best mulch and soil conditioner that you could hope for.

As Gin says: Presentation.

Still beyond me Gin.

In the good ole days when the dunny was up the backyard and too far to trudge to in the dark of night  , my mum used to pitch the liquid potty contents on the lawn each morning  .  We had a fabulously green lawn, but often a bit patchy depending on the efficiency of the throwing arm  .  A good day of sunshine always seemed to get rid of any pong probs   .

Presentation is one thing but unfortunately you'll normally produce more clippings than the microbes can break down & you end up with a large thatch layer, this leads to penetration and further to percolation problems (leading to black layer), not to mention the increased disease and insect instance.

Most professional turf situations overcome a lot of this by regular renovation - scarifying / hollow coring / top dressing etc.

The average home user is lucky to cut it once a week  let alone give it regular maintenance such as above  

Here's the Westringias my wife looks after. They have grown well since they were planted when they wereon a few inches high.

Not sure what variety of Westringia they are but they are doing well.