How to Mow a Lawn With Wet Grass

Wet grass can be cut but is not recommended.

A trip out of town or too much rain can limit the time you have to cut your lawn and keep it trimmed. In these instances you may need to mow when it is wet. Wet grass can be a little more time consuming than cutting dry grass, but

Things You'll Need

• Lawnmower with a grass bag
• Lawn waste cans or bags
• Yard rake

Instructions

1. Raise the lawnmower at least one level higher than normal, preferably two levels higher. Start the mower and make your first pass over the lawn.

2. Empty the lawnmower grass catcher bag when it is full into either a lawn can or waste bag. Proceed with cutting the grass until all of the lawn is cut.

3. Lower the mower to its original height and cut the lawn again. After cutting the lawn for a second time, patches of cut grass may be lying on the lawn. Use the garden rake to gather these into piles and put them in lawn cans or waste bags.

4. Wash the bottom of the mower deck after cutting wet grass because wet grass will mold and emit a foul odors. Leaving wet grass on the mower can also rust the deck underneath.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not hurry when you are cutting wet grass. This causes the mower to bog down.

References

• The Lawn Bible: How to Keep It Green, Groomed, and Growing Every Season of the Year, David R. Mellor, 2003
• Scotts Lawns: Your Guide to a Beautiful Yard, Scotts, Nick Christians Ph.D., and Ashton Ritchie