Posted on July 6th, 2017
Do you finally have time to mow the lawn, but you’re not sure if you should because it just stopped raining? For those looking to have the best lawn possible, postpone this mowing session until the grass has dried. There are a few reasons why you should wait to break out your trusty lawnmower.
Wet Grass is Difficult to Mow
When your lawn is wet, the blades of grass will become slick and difficult to slice through. As a result, there will be rugged cuts with some blades even slipping by the blade, remaining completely uncut. It would take roughly two or three passes on a wet day to achieve what could be done on a normal sunny day.
Post Cut Cleanings Are Needed
Many blades of grass will stick to your mower after they’ve been cut. You will need to clean your mower of these clingy clippings to prevent damage to your equipment. When machinery stays moist, mold can begin to grow within a day or two. If the mower is constantly exposed to moisture for extended periods of time, rust will begin to form. Anytime a mower passes over a wet lawn, make sure it is cleaned off and wiped down.
There Are Some Possible Dangers
First things first, if you have an electric mower — DO NOT mow the lawn while it’s wet. Ruining your lawn equipment and electrocution are both possible, especially when using extension cords. Another danger is the act of walking across the wet lawn as the risk of falling greatly increases. Falling to the ground can put you at risk for coming into contact with the mower or allow it to get away from you, possibly hurting someone or something else.
If you’re about to mow your lawn as soon as it stop raining, you may want to reconsider doing so for a few hours.
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