It's important to avoid mowing your lawn right after it rains for several reasons. Firstly, mowing a wet lawn can cause your mower to get clogged, which can be frustrating and time-consuming to fix. The moisture in the soil can also cause ruts, making the surface uneven and unsightly. Wet grass blades won't be cut cleanly by the mower blades and are more likely to tear, which will also result in an uneven and messy lawn. Worse yet, mowing wet grass can spread fungal diseases commonly found in Tennessee, which can be detrimental to the overall health of your lawn. Therefore, it's best to wait until the lawn is dry before mowing to ensure a clean and healthy cut and maintain its aesthetic.

Mowing your lawn right after it rains can cause your mower to get clogged.

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Mowing your lawn immediately after it rains can lead to the wet grass clippings clumping together and accumulating in the mower deck, which can potentially clog it up. The moisture from the rain causes the grass to be heavier and stickier, making it more likely to clump and block the discharge chute or the deck, affecting the mower's performance. It's generally recommended to wait until the grass has dried out a bit before mowing to prevent clogging and ensure that your mower operates smoothly.

Ruts may form in your soil due to mowing after it has rained.

Mowing your lawn immediately after a heavy rainfall or when the soil is still wet can lead to the formation of ruts. This is because the moisture in the soil causes it to become softer, making it easier for the weight and movement of the lawn mower to indent the ground. These ruts not only detract from the overall appearance of your lawn, but they can also affect its health by disrupting the evenness of the soil and compacting it, blocking resources from reaching the roots. It's generally best to wait until the soil has dried out a bit before mowing to avoid this issue.

Rotating mowing patterns is important to avoid ruts in your soil!

If you mow your lawn after it rains, the blades won't cut cleanly!

Mowing your lawn just after it has rained may cause the mower's blades to not cut the grass cleanly. Instead, the wet grass blades are likely to be torn or ripped up rather than neatly trimmed. Wet grass tends to be more flexible and can easily bend over rather than stand upright, making it difficult for the mower blades to make a clean cut. This can result in an uneven and messy appearance on your lawn, as well as potential damage to the grass.

Mowing your lawn after it has rained also spreads fungal diseases.

Mowing your lawn too soon after it has rained can create an environment conducive to the spread of fungal disease. When the grass is wet, the blades of your lawn mower can pick up and spread fungal spores across the lawn, leading to the potential for widespread infection. This is because the moisture from the rain provides an ideal breeding ground for fungal growth. Therefore, it's important to allow the grass to dry thoroughly before mowing to reduce the risk of spreading fungal diseases and to maintain a healthy lawn.

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Keep your grass pristine and well-kept throughout the growing season with our professional lawn mowing service. Our mowing service is available from April to the end of October and encompasses weekly mowing, string-trimming, edging, blowing, and spot spraying of weeds in driveway and sidewalk cracks. We vary our mowing patterns, adjust our mower decks to the proper height for your turf type, and consistently sharpen our mower blades for a precise cut. Our mowing service is open to homes, businesses, and HOAs in Memphis, Midtown Memphis, East Memphis, and other nearby areas in Tennessee. Contact us at (901) 246-7656 to schedule our service!