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Lauren Bradbury

Should you cut wet grass? Experts weigh in on the perfect conditions to mow your lawn

Well cut lawn with grass mown in stripes

Summer is prime time for cutting the grass, but the sudden downpour has caused many of us to wonder should you cut wet grass? Well, if you're looking for a valid excuse to skip this chore, it turns out that this might be doing your lawn (and your lawnmower) more harm than good. 

Now is technically the time to give your lawn a trim and take your best lawnmower for a spin. But in true British fashion, our “summer” has been awash with rain, and this poses a serious problem when it comes to lawn care.

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