Mowing the grass in the rain? Professional advice on caring for your lawn with water
It's not the best idea to mow wet grass in the rain. It is better to wait until the grass and turf are completely dry before you start to mow. As of now, the months of March and April have been wet in certain areas. Tree service Frankfort Ky does not mow lawns if it is excessively wet or it is raining continuously to protect our equipment as well as the lawns.
These are the issues:
In the event of rain and water, the grass doesn't all stand up straight as is normal, and so it's not giving a perfect cut and leaves grass clumps. When it's damp, there are a lot of areas that aren't cut, which results in a poor cut. Since the grass gets so dense and heavy due to the water, small clumps could form that can't be removed, resulting in dead spots on the lawn.
The equipment is able to be damage the turf by causing indents and ruts. If it's so damp that the water covers the pavement or road it's a smart idea to run an enormous machine across the grass. The water will sink, causing damage to the lawn, and also creating ruts which will make things uneven.
The water causes the grass to be heavier, which can damage the motor drive or drive of the lawnmowers. The mower might stop working when you cut the grass to short. When you attempt Lawn mowing service Frankfort ky on wet grass the same issue occurs. The weight of the water causes it to adhere to itself which makes it heavier, putting unnecessary strain on the motor and drive.
Security concerns for anyone who is mowing the lawn in the rain or other weather conditions that could increase the risk of an accident. If you are mowing in wet conditions, you're more likely to slide or fall. This could make it extremely dangerous to work near rotating blades. It's no surprise the operation of a mower that plugs in and operates on electricity in the weather or in moist conditions can be extremely hazardous. In the United States, approximately 69 people are killed each year in lawn mower accidents. The safety of the lawnmower is therefore very important to tree service Frankfort Lawn Mowing.
In the end, the benefits of mowing a lawn during rainy weather may not outweigh the disadvantages. While reading stories on lawn mowing in rain, I read an article that suggested that if you really need to do it -because the Queen is going to tea with you, and your yard is in a disarray - then you should:
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Use a hose to move it along the lawn to eliminate some of the water. In the process, the grass will get dry quickly.
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Increase the width of your mowing to ease the burden on the mower's motor.
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Make sure that your blades are sharp.
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Clean the bag on a more frequent basis.
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Be gentle and decrease the load on your engine.
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The grass will block the drain. Turn off the mower before you eliminate the grass.
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After you've used the mower, scrub it clean.
Tree service Frankfort Mowing wants to give the best cut possible to ensure your lawn looks as beautiful as possible. We'd prefer to be patient until the job is accomplished properly so that we can ensure the quality of our work.
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