It’s always frustrating when you’ve been planning to mow the lawn all day and of course the heavens open. Now you’ll have to wait until the grass dries again to mow the lawn, right safely? It’s complicated, but there are many misconceptions about mowing the lawn when it’s wet.
That said, if you’re tired of mowing your own lawn, Lifestyle Lawns offers a residential service that can save you the trouble, rain or shine – though ideally shine, as we’ll come onto later. Our experience of over 30 years will give you the very best in lawn care, as well as many additional services.
The Mow Must Go On?
Under certain circumstances, it’s perfectly acceptable to mow the lawn when it’s wet, such as sprinklers, dew, or minor rainfall. That said, the greater the quantity of water, the greater the risk of electric shock, as well as the risk of slipping due to the wet surface.
With particularly heavy rain, there is also the risk of vision impairment, so with all these risks accumulating, what’s the harm in simply waiting for the lawn to dry? As well as general safety issues, an even cut is almost impossible on wet grass, with the aforementioned wet grass also leading to mower issues later on – clogging the deck and hampering the performance later down the line.
If the mow really must go on, then it’s important to do so with your sharpest blades. That said, there are far more negatives when mowing a wet lawn – you could damage the ground, spread fungal disease, and cause numerous other problems down the line. It’s ultimately your call, though you should be ready to accept the risks involved in mowing a wet lawn.
Whatever the weather, call on Lifestyle Lawns with our decades of experience to help with your lawn care. As well as mowing the lawn, we can also provide hedge and tree trimming, weed spraying, and any other ongoing lawn maintenance measures. Whatever you need, visit our website for more information on how we can help.