When should I mow my lawn

 Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I am a brand new homeowner (and
not that this should be an excuse, but I'm also a single woman).  It
rained this morning (it is early evening now).  Should  I mow my lawn
now or wait a day or so?  I would think I might want to wait in case
the rain encouraged more growth.  Also, would it mess up my lawn mower
if I mowed a damp lawn (well, the soil may be slightly damp)?
Thanks in advance for your advice!

PS - I have bermuda grass, if that makes a difference.

 

Sounds like a very serious probem - if handled incorrectly could cause a
disaster.

Send me your address and I'll be right over to save you - and whatever.

 leslie.hibbard@gmail.com wrote:

Feel it, and then cut it when it's not wet for best results. Wet turf
clings to the cutting deck.

 
Steveo wrote:

Mexicans don't like cutting grass after rain.  They fall and get a wet
back ;)
Frank

 
Depends on your local climate.  If its been drought conditions with a
current short term rain like last night in Central TX, no don't mow it at
all.  If you've been getting regular rain periods, and have ample tap water
or rain barrel in the interim, go ahead and mow it.  Mow it high though
until fall has arrived in full force.  Your mower should have a height
adjustment.

Never mow after a rain or watering yourself.  Let it dry a couple of days.
--
Jonny