What is a Mulcher?
A mulcher is a tool that is used to grind organic material, reducing the volume of natural waste and transforming it into mulch. Household compost, brush, cut grass, leaves, branches and vines are fed through blades producing usable mediums for varying lawn and gardening needs. The mulch can be used for fertilizing lawns and gardens and preventing the growth of weeds by providing a protective landscape cover. There are many different types of mulchers to choose from depending on your mulching needs. The range of size varies. Some mulchers are quite large like those mounted to a truck and some are small weighing a mere 17 lbs (7.7kg). They are found as lawn mower or tractor attachments as well as stand alone units designed for the sole purpose of producing mulch. Task specific mulchers can be extremely portable. This type is plastic, funnel shaped unit containing a sharp rotating blade designed for ease of use in grinding and spreading in different areas of your lawn and garden. Dependi
