Recent wet weather has made lawn mowing difficult for some homeowners to keep on top of.
But experts have shared their tips on how to mow your lawn, even when the grass is long and wet.
Gardening expert shows how to open the flap and adjust the lawnmower when the grass is wet. Credit: tiktok.com/@justgardens
“Lawn mowing tips make mowing a breeze,” he wrote on his @justgardens account.
“Long, wet grass?
“Open the flap on the mower, stand to one side and lay the grass over the area.
“No, you're welcome.”
He demonstrated that mowing with the flap up gives a much neater cut and said his grass clippings are less likely to get clogged.
The gardening pro adds: “If you don't have a powerful mower, carry a stick with you and use it to knock the grass off when it starts to clog.”
His video garnered hundreds of likes and people were quick to comment.
One person said: “Or you should buy a lawnmower that can cut long, wet grass.”
The master gardener replied, “Yes, but keep in mind, they're hard to come by and expensive for the average person.”
One person swears by the hack, saying, “Yes, I do that all the time. I just have to be careful of any rocks or stones or twigs that might fly at me.”
How to keep your lawn lush and green all summer long
A third commented: “Spilling all your secrets.”
While it's possible to mow your lawn when it's wet, it's usually best to wait until it's dry, for personal safety, the health of your mower, and to get the best, most even cut.
Your lawn will likely end up looking patchy, and a wet lawn could damage your lawnmower, resulting in costly repairs.
On sunny days, waiting until mid-afternoon will ensure that your grass is completely dry.
Depending on how wet your lawn is, it may take anywhere from a few hours to a day or more to dry completely.
Always checking before mowing is the key to having a lush lawn.
He demonstrated how mowing with the flap raised results in a cleaner cut. Image credit: tiktok.com/@justgardens
How to prevent yellow spots on your lawn
Stephen Bell, managing director of Paving Shopper, shared his insights on what really causes lawn discolouration and how to maintain a lush, green lawn.
1) Sharpen your lawnmower blades
2) Prevent fungal diseases with nitrogen fertilizer
3) Mow your lawn frequently
4) Aerate your lawn with a fork
