It is not ideal to mow the wet grass, it’s always best to wait for wet grass to dry before mowing. It can be dangerous to mow the yard when the grass is wet, not only can the substances from the grass damage your skin and clothes, but also wet grass clippings can cause a great deal of damage to your mower.
There are many reasons why mowing wet grass is a bad idea, and if it is at all avoidable, you should steer clear of mowing when the lawn is wet:
Lawn Damage- Damage can be unavoidable when attempting to mow a lawn that is wet. The main reason for not cutting wet grass is wet makes the grass weaker and prone to diseases early, which, in turn, spread fast in damp environment. Mowing grass when it is wet may lead to patches, as wet grass tends to come out with the roots. Moreover, running a mower through a wet lawn can cause damage to the soil (not only the grass, the soil is moist as well) and foundation of your yard, causing uneven bumps and divots throughout the lawn.
Mower Damage- Wet grass is sticky, not only will it stick to your tires, but also will stick to the mower’s equipment. Mowing will become difficult with wet grass blocking up the blade, the vacuum, and other parts of the mower. The fact that the mower takes a huge pressure in cutting the wet grass is how the blades of the mower tend to get damaged.
Personal Safety- In general, it’s hard to mow a wet lawn. If you’re looking forward to an evenly mowed lawn, then mowing wet grass is a big NO since wet blades are tougher to slice evenly, causing an uneven cut as you push your mower down the lawn. If you really care about the look of your manicured yard, it is better you wait for the grass to completely dry.
Let’s move to personal safety which is one of biggest concerns when you are mowing wet grass. Since a wet lawn is slippery, this in combination with high-powered blades can be hazardous whether walking behind or riding on the lawn mower.
Wet Grass Clippings- Wet grass clippings can form lumps when cutting is done, which can damage the mower. Not to mention, the lumps will impart a messy look to your turf.
Even mowers with sharp blades do not cut grass cleanly when grass is wet, and these wet clippings can clog up your mower, so the mower will need to be cleaned out from time to time, which is dangerous. The wet clippings will choke your mower, spitting out clumps of the wet grass. These clumps, if left not raked from your yard, will smother and kill the grass they cover, leaving behind ugly dead spots.
Even after being aware of the disadvantages, if you’ve decided to mow wet lawn, you need to take necessary precautionary measures, including do not use electric mower to mow the wet grass, make sure the blades of the mower are sharp enough, and the turf shouldn’t be soggy- you shouldn’t sink as you walk.
Your mower will have more dirt on it than usual because of the wet conditions. Make sure to clean it to minimize damage. The blades might get damaged if the mower is kept wet for long, and the wet clippings hanging at the bottom of the machine can also be equally damaging.
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