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Tamara Kelly

How to cut long grass – expert tips to tackle an overgrown lawn with the correct care

Close up of an overgrown lawn to support a guide on how to cut long grass.

Whether your lawn has become overgrown due to the sporadic weather, a recent holiday, or perhaps you merely haven't had the time to mow? Whatever the reason, knowing how to cut long grass efficiently is the key to restoring your lawn to a lusciously healthy plot.

Lawn care can sometimes feel like a minefield...when should you first cut grass after winter?  Can you cut wet grass?  Can you cut grass in the heat? As a result, there are plenty of potential lawn care mistakes that can ruin your Wimbledon-worthy grass in no time. Mowing overgrown grass incorrectly is one of them.

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