Whilst we’ve been blessed with the most beautiful weather of late, these pleasant conditions won’t last. The great British weather is after all unpredictable at the best of times, with the warmer months not always sunshine and roses! Whatever the weather, keeping your garden well maintained all season long is a top priority.
Wet weather shouldn’t put a dampener on your garden. Tasks like lawn care still need to be completed to ensure a trim appearance that preserves the health of your grass not just this season but every season after.
Unbeknown to most, cutting your grass in the wet is possible. Here are the dos and don’ts you should keep in mind however.
You should avoid cutting your lawn straight after rain as a rule of thumb. It is much more difficult to get a clean cut on wet grass, which can compromise the health of the lawn, and make it more vulnerable to disease and other damage.
Cutting grass that is too wet can also damage your mower, with an increased risk of corrosion and electric shock possible. You should use either use a manual or petrol mower to minimise these risks.
If you can’t wait to cut your grass, time your mow just right. Let your grass dry out as much as possible before mowing. Preferably, grass shouldn’t be wet to the touch. If it’s the ground that’s wet, not the grass, take care when mowing. Ground conditions can be slippery after wet weather.
Whether you’re mowing long after a heavy downpour or your grass has grown long and retained moisture as a result, try not to take too much off.
It is better to give long or wet grass a trim to allow it to dry out appropriately. It is more difficult to cut wet grass. With this, you may need to go over your lawn multiple times to achieve the desired result.
The clean up mission post-mow is even more vital when cutting wet or damp grass. Wet cuttings left in the mower or on the lawn can cause damage, with your lawn mower likely to corrode and the grass on your lawn succumbing to disease if exposed to wet clippings over a prolonged period of time.
Clear up as much of those clippings as you can to ensure your lawn and lawn mowing equipment stay in tip top condition.