A common scenario in home lawn care is a period of rain that prevents you from mowing. The grass keeps getting longer, and you’re itching to do something about it. But is it too wet to mow the lawn? How do you know? Can You Mow Wet Grass? Yes, you can mow wet grass, but it isn’t generally recommended. Mowing wet grass isn’t inherently bad for turf, but there are good reasons to avoid it as much as possible. One reason is that the mower wheels are more likely to slip, spin, and slide through the wet dirt, pulling up grass. Mowing over wet turf can also cause a lot of soil compaction, which isn’t ultimately good for grass. Compacted soil restricts the flow of water, nutrients, and oxygen. Damage to grass and soil is more likely with bigger mowers. Finally, your mower won’t like the conditions. It is more […]
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