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Then do a few metres on the lawn and make minor adjustments so that debris is removed without great chunks coming up – tease it out! Moss and thatch collection is often best with a large 2 to 3 foot wide ‘landscaper’s or hay rake’ or by using the lawn mower. The mower does an extra cut helping the debris to pack better.
Apply the mix at a rate of 2–3kg per sq m (4–7lb per 10 sq ft) – which is about a shovelful each time. Work it into the aeration holes with the back of a rake or a broom. It should soon disappear. If there’s a lot left on the surface, apply less per square metre. If it all disappears very rapidly, apply a little more.
Raking or de-mossing the lawn. Whereas scarifiers use blade tines, rakes use wire tines just like on a fan or spring-bok lawn rake. Wires are best for raking because moss is not rooted and comes away quite easily. This means pulling or ripping the moss out rather than cutting it out is best. Wires are also best for giving the lawn a light ...
- What Is Scarifying?
- When Should You Scarify A Lawn?
- How to Scarify A Lawn
- What to Do After Scarifying A Lawn
If your lawn has developed lots of bare patches or moss, you probably need to scarify it. Scarifying a lawn is simply the process of removing dead thatch (the brown material found beneath the green grass blades). A small amount of thatch is a good thing in lawns, but in large quantities it can inhibit growth of new grass, prevent water and nutrient...
Scarify your lawn in spring or early autumn (well ahead of the first frosts), ideally once a year, to keep the lawn in good shape. On new lawns, wait at least a year before scarifying, otherwise you can damage the turf.
Using a spring-tined rake, gently rake the thatch out of the lawn – you'll soon notice brown, grassy material and moss piling up. Be careful not to be too rough, as you could cause damage, and make sure you leave some thatch – a small amount helps to protect the lawn. Work in different directions to ensure the thatch comes out evenly.
After scarifying, pick up the spent thatch and add it to the compost heap. Then, it's a good idea to aerate the lawn, which reduces compaction and creates a healthier root system. Simply use a garden fork and push it into the ground at regular intervals, moving it back and forth. After scarifying and aerating your lawn, it will look worse than it d...
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Long grass just creates resistance to the scarifier, ultimately creating more rubbish to collect. Dry grass and moss make life a lot easier as well. Plan to rake on a dry day with no dew around. The afternoons are often best. If the weather doesn’t play ball, keep the grass short until you get another raking opportunity.
Raking can also help break up any thatch that you have. On the whole raking is good for your lawn, but alternatives such as scarifying, and brushing can be used as well. Don’t rake too aggressively. During the main growing season, usually late spring – summer, it is best not to rake your lawn too hard, as you can damage the delicate plants.
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So pull the rake towards you and do not push down on it. 2-3 Strokes Per Patch. To ensure you do not over-rake your lawn, stick to 2 or 3 strokes on each patch of your lawn each time you pass over the lawn. Collect the discarded material and then do another run if needed. Use a Lawn Mower to Pick Up the Debris.
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