Don’t be tempted to mow your lawn in Indiana right after it rains. You should always wait for the grass to dry before mowing your lawn. Mowing wet grass can cause various clogs in your mower, which could lead to costly repairs. The mower could also sink down into the soil if it’s wet, creating ruts and causing damage to your lawn as well. In addition to these issues, mowing wet grass can lead to the ripping of grass blades and the possible spread of fungal disease. To prevent damage to both your mower and lawn, it’s best to wait until the grass is dry before mowing.
Wet grass can clog your mower because the moisture causes the grass blades to become sticky and clump together. If you attempt to mow your lawn right after it rains, the clumps of grass could end up clogging the discharge chute or mower deck. A clogged discharge chute can lead to engine failure and costly repairs. A clogged mower deck will result in a necessary cleaning to remove all stuck grass blades. Grass won’t lose this sticky texture until all moisture is absorbed and the blades are completely dry. Waiting to mow until your lawn is dry will help prevent these issues from occurring!
One of the biggest reasons to avoid mowing your lawn right after it rains is because it could end up causing ruts in your soil. After it rains, your soil will be wet and loose. If you were to try and mow your grass while it is in this condition, the weight from the mower could sink down into the soil, causing ruts to form. This will not only drag down the beauty of your lawn but could possibly also cause significant damage to it. To avoid this situation from happening, it’s best to wait until your lawn is dry before mowing it.
Dry grass blades hold an upright position, but when heavy with moisture, they won’t remain straight. Instead, the moisture causes the grass blades to become heavy and fall forward. If you mow your grass when the blades are leaned over, not all of the blades will be mowed, resulting in an uneven cut. Additionally, when your lawn is wet, it’s more likely that the grass will rip and tear while being mowed, resulting in damaged blades that will be more susceptible to stressors like diseases. Mowing when the grass is dry and back to its upright position will help prevent tears and rips.
Continuous rainfall can put your lawn at risk for fungal disease, which can be spread through various means, such as the bottom of your shoes or lawn equipment. Fungal diseases thrive in high-moisture environments and lawn mowers can spread these diseases throughout your lawn if you mow when the grass is still wet.
At Proscape Property Maintenance, we offer a lawn mowing service that involves weekly or as-needed cuts throughout the growing season to keep your grass at the perfect height! During each visit, we will follow best practices to ensure we don’t cause any damage to your lawn! We offer this service to commercial and residential property owners, as well as HOAs, in Carmel, Westfield, Zionsville, IN, and other surrounding areas. Call us today at 317-366-2752 to schedule our lawn mowing service.
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