Should you mow the lawn when it’s wet?
We’ve all been there. You look out the window and realize the lawn desperately needs a trim, but it’s soaking wet from a recent rain. Ideally, you’d wait for it to dry, but life doesn’t always work that way. Maybe you have a party coming up, or maybe you just want to reclaim your weekend. Whatever the reason, sometimes you need to mow the lawn when wet.
But is it a good idea? Mowing wet grass comes with risks – safety hazards, potential damage to your mower, and even harm to your lawn. But sometimes, the need for a tidy lawn outweighs the drawbacks.
This article will help you decide whether to mow, and if you do, how to do it safely and effectively. We’ll cover how to assess the situation, the best techniques for mowing wet grass, the right equipment to use, and even some long-term solutions to avoid this soggy situation in the future.
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