JoeWras
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Because of our infamous summer heat and humidity, mowing here begins earlier in the day than it might in some parts of the country. AFAIK almost nobody sleeps with the windows open here in the summertime because we have the AC going full blast.
My lawn guy, who mows several houses on our block, normally begins at 8 AM every Wednesday morning. He has an assistant to do the edging, and they finish in about 2 hours. This week, due to the rains, he began at 7 AM while it was still relatively dry.
In other parts of the country where I have lived, 9 AM was a more acceptable time to begin mowing.
It is an interesting problem. FUEGO pointed out up in our neck of the woods, this isn't so good because the grass is dewy at that time. The Peidmont has issues with grass. We are in "grass variety no-man's land", and it seems like every grass is fragile. Running the mower with dew on it is a great way to spread various fungal diseases.
Down in N.O., you must have, what, St. Augustine? This must be able to handle the assault of the blade while wet better.