May 10th

By Mutt Mulligan

Wet Grass, Now What?

We know how wet this Spring has been in some parts of the country.  Traditionally, one wouldn’t think of mowing on wet grass.   But, if you have no choice, here’s some advice from an extension educator-horticulturist with the Purdue University  who gives some good advice on mowing high, removing the mower bag and redirecting downspouts as ways to minimize problems caused by wet grass.

“Mowing wet turf grass is generally not harmful to the lawn as long as your blades are sharp. As far as the lawn is concerned, the most harm comes from driving a heavy mower over soft, fine-textured soils. This can lead to soil compaction, which can cause problems for the lawn down the road.

The biggest problem with mowing wet grass is with our mowers. Many mowers may clog up when mowing wet grass, especially if the lawn’s a bit taller than normal.”  To overcome these challenges, read more here.