Brits tend to start mowing their lawns in spring and continue this process until autumn.
However, experts have shared what to do when caring for your lawn in wet or cloudy conditions.
Gazeboshop experts have shared spring gardening tips for Brits to follow depending on the weather. They advised not to mow the grass when it is wet.
They say, “No matter how desperately you want to mow, be careful not to mow during or immediately after a rain shower.”
Brits advised to mow lawns when wet
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“Mowing your lawn when it's wet can result in an uneven cut because parts of the grass become heavy with moisture and the mower misses blades of grass.
“Mowers can also have a hard time cutting wet grass after months of not mowing. Especially if long grass hasn't been mowed in months, there are dangers such as the mower overheating. Be aware that this can be a costly mistake.
“Ideally, wait until the grass is at least 95% dry before mowing. As a rough guide, this is usually two to five hours after a light rain, but in a downpour like this one, this drying period can be It's going to be even longer.'' I've been experiencing this recently.
“You can test to see if the grass is dry enough to mow by walking across the grass in flip flops. If your feet are wet by the end of it, stop. When you go to mow the grass, the grass blades should break easily when you bend them.”
If the weather is sunny, you may want to mow the grass first thing in the morning. However, this is not always the best method.
“It's best to avoid mowing the lawn in the early morning,'' says garden gazebo expert Samantha Richards.
”[Do this] Not only do you want to avoid conflicts with your neighbors after you wake them up, but doing so can expose your lawn to disease and fungal infections that can damage it.
“The best time of day to mow the lawn is in the morning, typically around 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
