can i cut my lawn if its damp?

Answer 1

You can cut wet grass, however each year
there are over 100,000 lawn mower accidents in the U.S. For safety reasons do not cut wet grass.
Dry grass cuts more easily, does not ball up and clog the mower, and gives a finer appearing lawn. Timing tests show that mowing dry grass requires less time than mowing wet grass.

Answer 2

You can scythe it.
Before Mr Budding invented his mowing machine scything was the thing - and it absolutely had to be done when the grass was damp, first thing in the morning. Like someone else who's answered you said, removing the wormcasts first - you'll blunt the scythe (or lawnmower) if it keeps hitting a lump, so they'd have a man 'pole' or 'sward' the grass the day before and then get the mower in.
It's funny, isn't it, part of the reason the machine mower was so popular - apart from being a DIY solution to keeping the grass neat - was because you didn't have to do it when it was damp but could enjoy a nice dry sunny afternoon out there with your lawnmower - still, if you want to mow the lawn in the rain no-one's going to stop you.

Answer 3

If it is damp you can, as long as you do not try to cut it too short. If necessary go over twice at different cutting heights. If the lawn is really wet then it is best not to.

You can tell if it is too wet or you are cutting too low because the grass won't go into the collection box properly and can be seen still on the lawn. If that happens the grass is not being cleanly cut and that is not good for it.

Answer 4

Anything is possible but dry grass is always easier to cut than wet. It might also be pretty soupy if your lawn isn't well drained and it is really soggy ground. The wheels might sink in a bit and give your mowing job an uneven look.

Answer 5

It won't harm the grass, but you'll have a difficult job cleaning the mower afterwards. If you have clay soil, remove all the worm casts before you mow, or you'll roll these into the lawn causing dead patches.

Answer 6

yes but - your mower will clog
you will leave wheel marks in your lawn,
you will leave grass clumps on the lawn,
grass wont cut as cleanly leaving a larger surface area on the leaf blade for fungus to get in.

Answer 7

Yes you can - I do it all the time although make sure you are more regular in emptying the grass bin (if you have one) and give the mower a regular wipe down as the grass clogs up a lot more.

Answer 8

No, well you can it will just make it hard work clumping and not cutting properly my dad has used this excuse to get out of cutting the grass for years

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

Yes, but the lawnmower may clog if the grass is long. Go at a slower pace to prevent this..