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Before dethatching or scarifying we'd recommend mowing your lawn to a low height. This will make it easier to both see the thatch and provide better access to the layer of thatch for removal.

It’s for that reason that we took our time to review the 7 best rake for dethatching in 2022 to guide you through. There are a few signs that a lawn may need dethatching or scarifying. Here are some things you should look out for: Learn how to dethatch a lawn by following this step-by-step guide. Preparing Your Lawn for Dethatching A garden rake may not be the best choice for dethatching because it does not have a very sharp edge so that you won’t get as deep into your soil. The result will be less effective than using a power rake or other tool that can reach deeper down into the grass blades and roots of your lawn. If you have a lot of dead material to remove, it may be best to use a power rake or hire a professional. The Different Types Of Dethatchers And How They Work If you're aiming to maintain a fine lawn, then dethatching and scarifying are likely to be part of your wider lawn care plan.

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The first one and best for removing thatch is the solid rake, also known as a landscaping rake. This one will get right into the undergrowth and pull up much of the stubborn stuff too – including moss. Using a traditional fine metal tine rake Dethatching rake can be used anytime during the year, but it’s most effective if done in early spring or late fall when temperatures are mild.

This machine helps create a healthy soil environment by reducing excessive thatching, leading to poor water penetration and soil compaction, thereby preventing the growth of new grasses. Applying compost at 2kg to 4kg per m2 can be fairly costly but it’s one of the most organic ways of getting rid of thatch. It’s important to remember that with compost, you’re not getting rid of any dead material from the under layer. Compost is one of the reasons that lawns cared for 100% organically don’t usually have problems with thatch or moss. We'd also recommend watering and fertilising your lawn after dethatching as this will aid recovery and encourage new growth. How to tell that your lawn needs dethatching or scarifying

How often you should dethatch or scarify your lawn

Your lawn will look a little worse for wear after dethatching. So take time to coddle your lawn by mowing, fertilizing, and watering it right afterward. Mowing Your Lawn After Dethatching Dethatchers are tools that dig into the topmost layer of soil to loosen organic matter. Some use flexible tines, while others have stiff claws that let them do this. On its own, a dethatcher cannot get rid of thatch. It can, however, make it easier to collect it manually once it’s been broken up. It’s easy to confuse dethatching and aerating a lawn, because both activities improve the state of your grass by giving roots the nutrients they need to grow better. The dethatching process normally involves metal tines raking across the surface of the lawn to pull up the thatch, without causing too much of a visual impact to the turf. Once the thatch has been pulled up it should be collected for recycling. What is scarifying? That’s usually why in the cooler months – December to February, we have specialist products that have much less nitrogen in them than the usual Spring & Summer feeds. Scarify little and often