Honey, I can't cut the grass.
Is it true that you shouldn't cut wet grass? This is a debate for the ages. I'm sure that you have heard it all before. Everybody has an opinion about it. Well, just like most landscaping contractors, I'm going to throw in my two cents.
First, "How wet is it?" Do you feel the soil sink as you walk across it? If the answer is yes, do not cut it. If the soil is saturated, you will do more damage than good. The weight of your footsteps and machine compacts the soil. Soil compaction will make it a struggle for your grass to grow.
Second, "How hard are you willing to work?" Wet grass sticks together and to everything that it touches. Plan on using a blower to break apart clumps of thatch. If you leave it on the lawn, it will mat down and make a dead spot in your yard. You may need to stop a few times and clear the thatch from your mower deck. Make sure that you shut off the engine and wear gloves. The chlorophyll in the grass stains easier when its wet.
Third, "Do you have sharp blades?" If you have to cut wet grass, make sure that your mower blades are sharp. Wet grass can slip on a dull blade. This will cause a jagged cut. Dull cuts open the grass blades to fungus or diseases.
So, there you have it. This is my two cents. It is best to put it off if possible. But sometimes that is just not possible. If you need to cut your lawn wet, keep these things in mind.
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