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To Mulch or not to Mulch?


The new John Deere Mulch-on-Demand Deck[TM] allows operators to switch from side discharge to mulch mulch, any material, usually organic, that is spread on the ground to protect the soil and the roots of plants from the effects of soil crusting, erosion, or freezing; it is also used to retard the growth of weeds.  mode by simply moving a lever lever, simple machine consisting of a bar supported at some stationary point along its length and used to overcome resistance at a second point by application of force at a third point. The stationary point of a lever is known as its fulcrum.  from their seat. As a true mulching deck, the Mulch-on-Demand's patented moveable baffle system not only blocks the discharge opening, but also separates the individual cutting chambers to ensure the grass clippings circulate cir·cu·late  
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, mulch and drop quickly. The Mulch-on-Demand flexibility also allows operators to switch into mulch mode to mow safely near parking lots or other pedestrian A pedestrian is a person travelling on foot, whether walking or running. In modern times, the term mostly refers to someone walking on a road or footpath, but this was not the case historically. History
Walking is the primary means of human locomotion.
 areas without worrying about thrown objects or "dusting" cars. Heavily landscaped areas can be tackled quickly without requiring extra crew to remove clippings from mulch beds or sidewalks. John Deere, (800) 537-8233, www.JohnDeere.com.

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Title Annotation:Product Roundup: PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM SUPPLIERS
Publication:Parks & Recreation
Date:Jan 1, 2006
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