{"id":134924,"date":"2025-06-09T22:45:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T01:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=134924"},"modified":"2025-06-09T22:45:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T01:45:53","slug":"how-to-mow-wet-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-wet-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Mow Wet Grass"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Although you can mow wet grass, we don\u2019t recommend it, since mowing grass when it\u2019s wet increases safety hazards and isn\u2019t good for the health of your lawn.<\/p>    <p>But if you live in a wet area of the country where it rains nonstop for extended periods, eventually mowing a wet lawn becomes inevitable. Mowing slowly at a taller height, keeping your mower blades sharp, and using a silicone spray are just a few of the ways to mow wet grass without causing damage to your grass or mowing equipment.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-443f2399-383b-4553-ba79-b213830b1521\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Here\u2019s what you can do to mow wet grass:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-wet-grass\/#0-squeegee-water-on-lawn-with-garden-hose\" style=\"\">Squeegee Water on Lawn with Garden Hose<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-wet-grass\/#1-keep-mower-blades-sharp\" style=\"\">Keep Mower Blades Sharp<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-wet-grass\/#2-raise-mower-height\" style=\"\">Raise Mower Height<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-wet-grass\/#3-apply-deck-spray\" style=\"\">Apply Deck Spray<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-wet-grass\/#4-don%E2%80%99t-bag-clippings\" style=\"\">Don\u2019t Bag Clippings<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-wet-grass\/#5-mow-slowly\" style=\"\">Mow Slowly<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-wet-grass\/#6-overlap-passes-by-50\" style=\"\">Overlap Passes by 50%<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-wet-grass\/#7-change-direction\" style=\"\">Change Direction<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-wet-grass\/#8-apply-the-one-third-rule\" style=\"\">Apply the One-Third Rule<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-wet-grass\/#9-clean-mower-thoroughly\" style=\"\">Clean Mower Thoroughly<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-wet-grass\/#10-dry-equipment\" style=\"\">Dry Equipment<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-wet-grass\/#11-faq-about-mowing-wet-grass\" style=\"\">FAQ About Mowing Wet Grass<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-squeegee-water-on-lawn-with-garden-hose\">Squeegee Water on Lawn with Garden Hose<\/h2>    <p>When mowing wet grass is unavoidable, here are two ways you can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-garden-hoses\/\">garden hose<\/a> to reduce the amount of moisture on your lawn.<\/p>    <p><strong>Squeegee method: <\/strong>With a hose, you can reduce the amount of moisture sitting on your grass. This helps your grass dry faster. To remove morning dew or excess moisture from rain, drag a hose through your grass to knock off water droplets and let the soil soak up the excess water.<\/p>    <p><strong>Siphon method: <\/strong>For puddles in your yard, siphon the water away from your lawn to help your grass dry out.<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Fill your garden hose with water.<\/strong> Turn off the nozzle.<\/li>    <li><strong>Place the hose fitting in a puddle. <\/strong>It must be completely submerged.<\/li>    <li><strong>Place the nozzle end of the hose near a drain<\/strong> where it can deposit the water. It must be lower than the water source so that the liquid can flow downwards. Then disconnect the nozzle.<\/li>    <li><strong>The hose will automatically siphon water out of your yard.<\/strong> Let it run until it is no longer able to siphon water.<\/li> <\/ol>   <div style=\"position: relative; width:100%;max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; overflow: hidden;\">   <iframe     src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VqIIIe7-Lu8?si=PeCklrICaDo43f8f\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"     allowfullscreen style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; border: none;\"><br \/>   <\/iframe> <\/div>    <p>If your yard is so drenched from recent rains that you are considering siphoning off the excess, consider letting the sun come out before you mow.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Although siphoning can help, &#8220;mowing [a wet lawn]\u2014especially with heavy equipment\u2014can result in depressions that alter (unfavorably) the uniformity of the surface. Under these circumstances, mowing should be delayed until the lawn dries and the surface becomes firm,\u201d says Alfred Turgeon, former turfgrass management professor at Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>If you don\u2019t want to deal with mowing a wet lawn yourself, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/lawn-care\">hire a LawnStarter pro<\/a> to mow your yard for you. Our customers pay an average of <strong>$48 per mowing service.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-keep-mower-blades-sharp\">Keep Mower Blades Sharp<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sharpen-lawn-mower-blade.webp\" alt=\"Lawnmower blade being sharpened with drill attachment.\" class=\"wp-image-129345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sharpen-lawn-mower-blade.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sharpen-lawn-mower-blade-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sharpen-lawn-mower-blade-656x437.webp 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sharpen-lawn-mower-blade-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sharpen-lawn-mower-blade-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/in\/images\/lawnmower-blade-being-sharpened-with-drill-attachment\/807338306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benjamin Clapp<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Dull mower blades tear grass instead of cutting it, and it is difficult for dull blades to cut through wet grass. To minimize the amount of strain on your lawn mower, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-equipment\/how-to-sharpen-lawn-mower-blades\/\">sharpen your lawn mower blades<\/a> before you mow.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-equipment\/how-often-should-you-sharpen-mower-blades\/\">How Often Should You Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades?<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-raise-mower-height\">Raise Mower Height<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lawn-height.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"A green electric lawn mower sits on tall grass in a sunny backyard near a white and red shed\" class=\"wp-image-134932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lawn-height.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lawn-height-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lawn-height-656x493.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lawn-height-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lawn-height-768x577.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/cordless-lawn-mower-mowing-grass-in-back-yard-with-shed-and-fence\/170370026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leigh Trail<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>You\u2019re more likely to get an even cut if you set your lawn mower a few notches above the normal cutting height. This usually means setting the mowing height to 4 inches or so.<\/p>    <p>When set at a higher setting, the lawn mower doesn\u2019t have to work as hard. Since there is less grass to trim, you also reduce the likelihood of a clogged mower.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-apply-deck-spray\">Apply Deck Spray<\/h2>    <p>A silicone lubricant spray is a non-stick spray that prevents dirt and grass clippings from sticking to the underside of your lawn mower.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>To reduce the chances of a clog, apply the non-stick spray to the mowing deck and discharge chute before mowing. To properly apply a deck spray:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Disengage the power source (cord, spark plug, battery)<\/li>    <li>Clean the mowing deck and blades before applying the spray.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Allow the spray to dry before use.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-don%E2%80%99t-bag-clippings\">Don\u2019t Bag Clippings<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/bag-clippings.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"A blue plastic bag filled with freshly cut grass clippings sits on a mowed lawn.\" class=\"wp-image-134935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/bag-clippings.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/bag-clippings-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/bag-clippings-656x437.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/bag-clippings-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/bag-clippings-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/an-image-of-a-blue-recycling-bag-full-of-fresh-lawn-clippings-and-ready-to-be-recycled\/521722051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pam Walker<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>When the lawn is wet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mulching-vs-bagging-grass-clippings\/\">bagging grass clippings<\/a> increases the risk of a mower clog caused by damp grass. To make mowing wet grass easier, open the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mulching-vs-side-discharge\/\">side discharge<\/a> chute instead of bagging.<\/p>    <p>Here\u2019s what happens when you don\u2019t bag grass clippings on a wet lawn:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>It reduces strain on your lawn mower.<\/li>    <li>It helps prevent clogs in your mower deck.<\/li>    <li>It reduces the weight of heavy grass in your lawn mower, making your lawn mower lighter and easier to push.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/reasons-to-use-grass-clippings-as-mulch\/\">Grass clippings<\/a> can become fertilizer that provides nutrients to your grass.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>If you must bag the grass clippings, empty the bag frequently to lessen the strain on you and your lawn mower.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-grasscycling\/\">What is Grasscycling?<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-mow-slowly\">Mow Slowly<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lawn-mowing.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"A person wearing work gloves and overalls is mowing a well-kept lawn with a modern electric lawn mower\" class=\"wp-image-134936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lawn-mowing.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lawn-mowing-300x158.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lawn-mowing-656x346.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lawn-mowing-150x79.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/lawn-mowing-768x405.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/gardener-trimming-grass-lawn-using-electric-cordless-mower\/369082214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tomasz Zajda<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Your yard isn\u2019t a race track. A rushed mowing job creates a jagged, uneven cut, even on a dry day. But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/why-you-shouldnt-mow-wet-grass\/\">wet grass<\/a> is thick and requires more effort for the mower blades to cut evenly. To finish with an even trim, <strong>mow wet grass at a steady rate (about half your usual mowing speed)<\/strong>.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-overlap-passes-by-50\">Overlap Passes by 50%<\/h2>    <p>Overlap passes by 50%. That means that half of each row should be mowed grass and the other half should be uncut grass. This allows your lawn mower to trim wet grass effectively, reducing the amount of strain on the lawn mower. Ultimately, when the job is done, you will have mowed each area of your lawn twice.<\/p>    <p>Mowing in half passes also breaks up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-prevent-grass-clumping-when-mowing\/\">clumps of grass clippings<\/a> and spreads them out so they form an even layer over your yard.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-change-direction\">Change Direction<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-mowing-patterns.jpg\" alt=\"Mowing Patterns\" class=\"wp-image-52796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-mowing-patterns.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-mowing-patterns-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-mowing-patterns-646x363.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-mowing-patterns-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-mowing-patterns-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic Credit: Juan Rodriguez <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>When you mow wet grass, change your mowing direction each time you mow. For one week, mow vertical rows. Then the next week, mow in horizontal rows. This preserves the aesthetic appeal of your lawn by preventing unevenly mowed grass.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-apply-the-one-third-rule\">Apply the One-Third Rule<\/h2>    <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-one-third-rule-mowing-grass\/\">one-third rule for mowing<\/a> dictates that you should never remove more than one-third of your grass blades during a single mowing session. It\u2019s difficult for a lawn mower to smoothly cut wet grass, so don\u2019t strain your lawn mower by cutting off more grass than you need to.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-clean-mower-thoroughly\">Clean Mower Thoroughly<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mower-cleaning.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"A person is cleaning the underside of a lawn mower blade with a brush on a grassy lawn\" class=\"wp-image-134938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mower-cleaning.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mower-cleaning-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mower-cleaning-656x437.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mower-cleaning-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mower-cleaning-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/man-with-brush-cleaning-lawnmower-from-old-grass\/271715029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ronstik<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>After you finish mowing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-equipment\/best-way-to-clean-lawn-mower-deck\/\">clean the mower deck<\/a> and mower blades. Check that there aren\u2019t damp grass clippings stuck in the mowing deck or clogging the filter.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Make it a habit to clean your lawn mower (especially the mowing deck) after each mowing, even after trimming dry grass.<\/p>    <p><strong><em>My Tip:<\/em><\/strong><em> I keep a hand broom for cleaning my lawn mower stored in my shed next to my other mowing equipment. After every mow, I immediately brush the dust and dead grass off my lawn mower and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-equipment\/how-to-clean-change-lawn-mower-air-filter\/\"><em>clean the filter<\/em><\/a><em> before I put the lawn mower away.<\/em><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-dry-equipment\">Dry Equipment<\/h2>    <p>Mowing equipment should be dry when you start and finish, so dry your mower well after you clean it to avoid rust and corrosion. Let the blades run (if you use the deck port wash), use a rag, or hit it with a leaf blower to disperse any remaining water droplets. Once it\u2019s dry, this is a good time to apply a deck spray (see tip above) to provide further protection.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-faq-about-mowing-wet-grass\">FAQ About Mowing Wet Grass<\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749272633627\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What Safety Precautions Should You Take When Mowing a Wet Lawn?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cutting wet grass can be hazardous, so here are some safety precautions to take:<br\/><br\/>\u2022 <strong>Don\u2019t mow while it\u2019s raining. <\/strong>Mowing in the rain can permanently damage a lawn mower engine.<br\/>\u2022 <strong>Don\u2019t use electric-powered lawn mowers.<\/strong> Protect yourself from electrocution by not using electric mowers on a wet lawn.<br\/>\u2022 <strong>Wear sturdy footwear.<\/strong> Wear shoes with good traction and strong support to reduce the chances of slipping on wet grass.<br\/>\u2022 <strong>Avoid mowing hills.<\/strong> Wet grass is slippery and makes it easy to fall on a hill or an incline when the grass is wet. For a lawn that grows on a slope, wait until it dries to mow.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749272675991\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are Some Alternative Solutions to Mowing?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To avoid mowing, consider some alternative methods for cutting grass:<br\/><br\/>\u2022 <strong>Partial mowing:<\/strong> Separate your yard into different zones and mow each zone separately at a different time.\u00a0<br\/>\u2022 <strong>Trimming: <\/strong>A string trimmer (aka weed whacker) is an alternative to traditional mowing, especially for small yards.<br\/>\u2022 <strong>Hand scything:<\/strong> \u201cAnother alternative is hand scything, a laborious method requiring some skill to achieve a uniform cut,\u201d says Turgeon.<br\/>\u2022 <strong>Sheep: <\/strong>Turgeon also suggests using sheep to keep grass height down. \u201cThis was the dominant method prior to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/history-of-lawn-mowers\/\">invention of the lawn mower in 1830<\/a>,\u201d he says.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749272676772\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What\u2019s the Best Mower to Use to Mow Wet Grass?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Lightweight, gas-powered lawn mowers with a side discharge are the best type of lawn mower for mowing wet grass. Avoid using mulching lawn mowers.<br\/><br\/><strong><em>Safety Tip: Never<\/em><\/strong><em> use an electric lawn mower on wet grass. They are a safety hazard in wet areas, since the mixture of electricity and water increases the risk of electrocution.<\/em><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-hire-a-pro-to-mow-your-lawn\">Hire a Pro to Mow Your Lawn<\/h2>    <p>When it\u2019s impossible to wait for your grass to dry, you can reduce the strain on your lawn mower by following the one-third mowing rule, raising the height of your lawn mower, and not bagging. Mowing slowly and overlapping passes by 50% also helps alleviate the chore of mowing wet grass.<\/p>    <p>If your area has been experiencing a long rainy season with few breaks and you don\u2019t have the time to mow it yourself, find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/lawn-care\">professional lawn care company<\/a> in your area today.<\/p>    <p><strong>Read More:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-not-to-mow-your-lawn\/\">When Not to Mow Your Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/best-time-to-mow-lawn\/\">When is the Best Time to Mow My Lawn?<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-a-lawn\/\">How to Mow Your Lawn: A No-Nonsense Guide<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-mowing-mistakes\/\">13 Common Lawn Mowing Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-ec010af0-1e97-477a-b02b-71918282b0ca\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-ec010af0-1e97-477a-b02b-71918282b0ca\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-ec010af0-1e97-477a-b02b-71918282b0ca\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-ec010af0-1e97-477a-b02b-71918282b0ca\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/plantscience.psu.edu\/directory\/at2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al J. Turgeon<\/a>. Professor emeritus of turfgrass management at Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, University Park, PA. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/turf.purdue.edu\/how-to-mow-now-that-it-has-stopped-raining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Mow Now That it has Stopped Raining<\/a>.\u201d By Aaron Patton, turfgrass Extension specialist. 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