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Tamara Kelly

Experts reveal how long after rain you should wait to cut the grass to avoid causing damage

Close up image of a lawn with water droplets in it .

When unpredictable weather strikes, it can not only ruin your summer BBQ plans, but it can also ruin your lawn by throwing your mowing routine off schedule, leaving you questioning if you can cut wet grass. And if not, then how long after the rain can you cut the grass again?

At this time of the year, more often than not, we are more concerned with the notion of what to do if your lawn is yellow due to the scorching summer heat and the risk of dehydration. And while that remains a common problem for any keen gardener, there's also the dilemma of when to cut the grass again after sudden downpours.

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