If you want to make your life a lot easier this spring and summer, buy a spare blade for your walk mower. Here's why. Broadly speaking, blades are designed to bag, discharge or mulch. No single blade ...

Q. I always mulch when mowing, and sometimes I bag clippings to reduce thatch buildup. How is bagging efficiency affected as a result of using a mulching rather than a regular/all-purpose blade?—Ed ...