Mowing the grass in the rain? The best advice from experts on how to tend to your lawn after it has been wet

Oct 31

Mowing wet grass, especially during a rainstorm, is never a good choice. It's best to wait until the grass and turf have completely dried before you start to mow. In some areas, both March and April have been damp so far. Tree service Frankfort KY will cease mowing lawns if the weather is too sloppy or if it's been all day raining to keep our equipment safe and also to protect lawns.

The main issues are:

It's more difficult to cut the grass when it's wet and wet. The grass can't stand straight and will clump. It's more difficult to cut when the grass is wet because there are many areas that don't get cut. Because the grass is large and heavy from the water, lumps of grass can form that isn't easily swept away, possibly resulting in dead spots on the lawn.

Equipment can create indentures and ruts in the turf. If the grass is so wet that it completely covers the pavement or road and sidewalk, it's probably not a smart idea to run a big machine over the grass. It will sink into the grass and cause damage to the lawn, as well as create ruts that cause the entire area to be uneven.

The grass gets heftier when it's wet and can result in damage to the mower's drive or motor. The mower might cease to work in the event that you cut the grass mowing Frankfort KY when it's too short. It's the same when you cut wet grass. The weight of the water causes it to adhere to itself making it heavier and creating unnecessary strain on your engine and drive.

There are safety concerns for those who cut the lawn during rain or other conditions that raise the risk of an accident. If you are mowing in wet conditions it is more likely that you will slide or fall. This can make it extremely dangerous to work near rotating blades. Operating a mower that plugs into electricity and runs in rain or damp conditions is risky. Each year, about 69 people are killed in lawn mower accidents across the United States, therefore lawn mower safety is vital to tree service Frankfort Lawn Mowing.

The advantages of mowing your lawn during rainy weather are not worth the hassles. While reading reports about lawns being cut in the rain, I came across some tips that stated that if you have to do it -- the Queen is coming over for tea, and the yard is a mess - you should:

Drag a hose along the lawn to eliminate of some of the water. The grass will dry quicker.
Make sure you increase the height of your mower to reduce the load on the mower's motor.
Ensure that your blades are sharp and razor-sharp.
Take the bag out of the trash on a more regular basis.
Be gentle and lower the load on your engine.
It's more likely the grass will block the drain. Turn off the mower before you remove it.
After you've used the mower, wash it.

Tree service Frankfort Mowing wants to give the best cut possible to ensure your lawn looks as stunning as it can be. We'd prefer to wait until the job is executed properly to ensure that it meets our company standards.

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