MTD 1764381 Lawn Mower Mulching Blade 21"

The MTD 1764381 Lawn Mower 21" Mulching Blade serves as the main component for grass clipping reduction during mowing operations. The mulching operation maintains clippings inside the mower deck where they undergo multiple cuts to a become small nutrient-rich fragments. The lawn receives the fine pieces of cut grass after they are distributed from the machine. Natural fertilization occurs because the decomposed clippings function as fertilizer which enriches the soil. The practice of mulching decreases the requirement for chemical fertilizers. Mulching serves to protect moisture in the soil which results in a healthier lawn with better green color. The mulching function eliminates the time-consuming task of collecting grass clippings in bags.