I agree with you Virginia Refuse Trucks... I live on five acres and have numerous trees.. I haven't raked, bagged or vacuumed leaves for years. All any of these people I see bagging raking and vacuuming leaves have something to learn and the easiest way ever... make a plate to go over the outlet of the mower deck in other words (chute blocker) keeps the leaves from blowing out of mower deck and they get cut up and go back into the grass which is one thing grass wants and needs. If the grass is a little tall like it is here in ohio you probably will get some clumping of the grass in places. All you have to do is when you come back around just go back over the small little clumps and there gone. I sure don't look like this guy being a pac man going back and forth the one way he is what they call dead heading doing nothing but driver back.
This is exactly how I like to do clean ups, but this year it's been quite wet here in the UK so the blowers have had to be used to get the worst off, then I use a walk behind to tidy the rest up. Just subbed thanks for the vid.
I have a three blade mulching front deck 42 in 3 inch turn machine (huskavarna rt322 l, 22 hp v2 awd). Charp blades correct high means that you help nature along. No pickup needed.
Using blowers and either bagging or using a leaf vac to remove leaves is such a waste of time and energy. First year using a chute blocker and I will never go back. Let the machine do the work.
I agree with you Virginia Refuse Trucks... I live on five acres and have numerous trees.. I haven't raked, bagged or vacuumed leaves for years. All any of these people I see bagging raking and vacuuming leaves have something to learn and the easiest way ever... make a plate to go over the outlet of the mower deck in other words (chute blocker) keeps the leaves from blowing out of mower deck and they get cut up and go back into the grass which is one thing grass wants and needs. If the grass is a little tall like it is here in ohio you probably will get some clumping of the grass in places. All you have to do is when you come back around just go back over the small little clumps and there gone. I sure don't look like this guy being a pac man going back and forth the one way he is what they call dead heading doing nothing but driver back.
I live on 4 acres and use a 60" commercial Gravely ZT with a Kawsaki liquid cooled engine. I don't cover the chute and blow everything in a square and then just keep going over it till its in the grass. My belts get hot without covering the chute, I don't think they would make it if I covered the chute. Ground up leaves are as good as any fertilizer, if you ever try to buy it it's higher than gold!
thats a good technique but when you have a lawn with 2” of leaves that takes forever 3 guys with husqvarnas 580bts and is done faster... for little bit of leaves is great i also find out the machine mulches more when in reverse just be careful with the leaves piling up as they cag get by exhaust and get on fire.
I have both a side discharge and mulching mower. Which might be better for taller piles of leaves? I seem to like the side discharge better because it seems to push out what it cant handle. Just finished round one with the deck all the way up. Do you mulch at regular cutting height or up a bit?
Given the effectiveness of that zero-turn machine and its ability to move leaves around, I think with a little more thought, you could focus more on making them thar stripes really parallel and precise, making sure not to cross over the pattern like you did by the swing set in the back, and leave your client even more blown away than his leaves. To me, killer stripes is (are) the key.
That's a lot of going over the same areas...not good for the yard and can make ruts...you should try making a pass and then just making another pass right next to it, but driving in reverse...takes some talent...keep doing this until you get the leaves where you want them then mulch em up...quicker this way too...In the fall I don't worry so much about the pretty stripes.
I think his grass could care less its super thick and as long as its not wet he wont make ruts obviously. Also going backwards its slow and going back over the yard to get stragglers helps. Stripes are always a plus.
Hello,this is Juve I just subscribe to your channel, I just started a lawn care bussines here in South Carolina, how do you get to service a lawn this late in the year?,do your clients call you to do it or you make an agreement starting the year?,those stripes look greate by the way.
Juve Sosa thank you for subbing! Our season here in the northeast goes from April 1st, till nov 1st. After nov, I start my fall cleanups. I'll do them till it snows. Then the plow season starts. Thanks for watching. And good luck with you lawn care business
Sorry but I don't get it. There are barely any leafs at all! I'm always looking for a better way to clean those leafs,cause I'm swimming in it for at least 2 weeks of hard work
As it stands, this job reflects your desire to do away with it ASAP. Had you slowed down a little bit, and made more of an effort to really straighten out your lines, this property owner likely would have taken notice. But it's your show. Hope you made your day.
Easier and more cost effective (pay per visit) to keep it clean weekly, rather then deal with a heavy wet mess. Plus, my customers prefer their lawns look "kept" till the snow comes.
I agree with you Virginia Refuse Trucks... I live on five acres and have numerous trees.. I haven't raked, bagged or vacuumed leaves for years. All any of these people I see bagging raking and vacuuming leaves have something to learn and the easiest way ever... make a plate to go over the outlet of the mower deck in other words (chute blocker) keeps the leaves from blowing out of mower deck and they get cut up and go back into the grass which is one thing grass wants and needs. If the grass is a little tall like it is here in ohio you probably will get some clumping of the grass in places. All you have to do is when you come back around just go back over the small little clumps and there gone. I sure don't look like this guy being a pac man going back and forth the one way he is what they call dead heading doing nothing but driver back.
This is exactly how I like to do clean ups, but this year it's been quite wet here in the UK so the blowers have had to be used to get the worst off, then I use a walk behind to tidy the rest up. Just subbed thanks for the vid.
Mowersandstuff thanks for the sub, and the comment. We're rolling into winter now. so plow videos will be coming soon.
I can not believe I just watch you blow leaves for 15 mins lmao!! You are the best Fitzs!!
Can't wait to watch you plow snow for 15 mins lol
i was sitting here thinking the same thing lol
I have a three blade mulching front deck 42 in 3 inch turn machine (huskavarna rt322 l, 22 hp v2 awd). Charp blades correct high means that you help nature along. No pickup needed.
You learn something new everyday, this technique of cleaning the leaves was great, easy and fast! Minimal if any blowing was needed.
Yeah when there's not that many leaves to clean up
They're still on the trees so cleaning it once a week I guess I will be the way to go
Using blowers and either bagging or using a leaf vac to remove leaves is such a waste of time and energy. First year using a chute blocker and I will never go back. Let the machine do the work.
I agree with you Virginia Refuse Trucks... I live on five acres and have numerous trees.. I haven't raked, bagged or vacuumed leaves for years. All any of these people I see bagging raking and vacuuming leaves have something to learn and the easiest way ever... make a plate to go over the outlet of the mower deck in other words (chute blocker) keeps the leaves from blowing out of mower deck and they get cut up and go back into the grass which is one thing grass wants and needs. If the grass is a little tall like it is here in ohio you probably will get some clumping of the grass in places. All you have to do is when you come back around just go back over the small little clumps and there gone. I sure don't look like this guy being a pac man going back and forth the one way he is what they call dead heading doing nothing but driver back.
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I live on 4 acres and use a 60" commercial Gravely ZT with a Kawsaki liquid cooled engine. I don't cover the chute and blow everything in a square and then just keep going over it till its in the grass. My belts get hot without covering the chute, I don't think they would make it if I covered the chute. Ground up leaves are as good as any fertilizer, if you ever try to buy it it's higher than gold!
Beautiful lawn but my leaves would laugh at this. 👍
Looks fantastic!!! 👏
Great video. Fast an efficient.
looks great good job a lot of extra work
Gonna try to get my final round of fall cleanups done this week too. Looks like our Ohio weather is going to cooperate at least for a couple of days.
Looks like we have a few days left here as well. I wouldn't mind not having a lot of snow this year.
Fitz's Fixes You and me both. Every winter that goes by I enjoy plowing less and less.
Nice job!
thats a good technique but when you have a lawn with 2” of leaves that takes forever 3 guys with husqvarnas 580bts and is done faster... for little bit of leaves is great i also find out the machine mulches more when in reverse just be careful with the leaves piling up as they cag get by exhaust and get on fire.
that's what it is to know how to work like this is done
Great clean up
I have both a side discharge and mulching mower. Which might be better for taller piles of leaves? I seem to like the side discharge better because it seems to push out what it cant handle. Just finished round one with the deck all the way up. Do you mulch at regular cutting height or up a bit?
Great work, how much did u charge for this job as I’m new to the biz, thanx
Given the effectiveness of that zero-turn machine and its ability to move leaves around, I think with a little more thought, you could focus more on making them thar stripes really parallel and precise, making sure not to cross over the pattern like you did by the swing set in the back, and leave your client even more blown away than his leaves. To me, killer stripes is (are) the key.
Oh good lord!
@@fitzsfixes Call me anal retentive and I will confess. But nothing beats a well-striped lawn.
friz's fixes, great job keep up the good work
How about a review on the zero turn. Looks great!
I'll be doing year end maintenance on them in a week or so. I'll do a review then. Thanks for the suggestion
What's that lil go cart called? Is it a zero turn? Is the chute blocker an additional part that goes on that go cart?
this should be a How To for perspective employees.
Thanks, brother!
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Nice job
Thank you, God bless you.
Why does my Gravely Compact Pro tend to push some leaves rather than cut them completely like yours? I dont discharge, it has a mulching kit.
I don't have a mulching kit. Maybe thats why. Mine has great suction, and discharges nicely
What type of blades do you use on your mower while doing this?
your the only person ive seen do this besides me!!!
a good stratage to both stripe and mulch leaves on a nice property.
dhix thank you. I'm sure it takes a bit longer then just mulching. but I like the end result.
That isn't mulching
With that many leaves you never dumped. Why?
That's a lot of going over the same areas...not good for the yard and can make ruts...you should try making a pass and then just making another pass right next to it, but driving in reverse...takes some talent...keep doing this until you get the leaves where you want them then mulch em up...quicker this way too...In the fall I don't worry so much about the pretty stripes.
I think his grass could care less its super thick and as long as its not wet he wont make ruts obviously. Also going backwards its slow and going back over the yard to get stragglers helps. Stripes are always a plus.
Hello,this is Juve I just subscribe to your channel, I just started a lawn care bussines here in South Carolina, how do you get to service a lawn this late in the year?,do your clients call you to do it or you make an agreement starting the year?,those stripes look greate by the way.
Juve Sosa thank you for subbing! Our season here in the northeast goes from April 1st, till nov 1st. After nov, I start my fall cleanups. I'll do them till it snows. Then the plow season starts. Thanks for watching. And good luck with you lawn care business
Fitz's Fixes Thank you, God bless you.
Sorry but I don't get it. There are barely any leafs at all! I'm always looking for a better way to clean those leafs,cause I'm swimming in it for at least 2 weeks of hard work
NICE WORK! THAT HAS TO HAVE A MULCHING KIT?
Clearly not
nope, no kit
mulch plug let bag get full or plate over shute Just keep going over them until dissappear
Looks good and all but what about the leaves that you blew on the neigbors yard?
exactly.......real nice blowing leaves over to your neighbors......wth...???
I do that neighbors lawn as well.
. . .A+. . .
mulch leaves is the best food for your lawn
I would disagree. Best yards i have seen never mulch. Mulch will keep the yard looking thin and becuase of the brown color make it look half dead.
As it stands, this job reflects your desire to do away with it ASAP. Had you slowed down a little bit, and made more of an effort to really straighten out your lines, this property owner likely would have taken notice. But it's your show. Hope you made your day.
Um, the video is sped up x2. But thank you for your input
do you have a mulching kit on that
Rico Williams Sr no mulching kit. those are the stock blades.
Futz what model Exmark you using?
not and Ex. Its a World Lawn
Why not wait until the 🍁 have finished falling?
Easier and more cost effective (pay per visit) to keep it clean weekly, rather then deal with a heavy wet mess. Plus, my customers prefer their lawns look "kept" till the snow comes.
Where are the leaves
Come to new England then you will see leaves
Would be easier just to bag them lol
Kinda hard of you don't have a bagger though, huh?
@@fitzsfixes oh that sucks ass sorry wasn't trying to insult you but it looks awesome
Mulch them Babies and Job is Done, Great for the Grass, I do a Acre of leaves every year the Easy Way....
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I bet the neighbor that you blew all the leaves towards appreciates that... SMH
Well I do all of their lawns to, so shake your head all you want
Start in the middle and work your way out takes half the time