With Autumn approaching and the end of August in tow, now is the time to be thinking about scarifying your lawn.
Now, I know what you’re probably thinking right now…Nothing can be done in the garden with the turf as wet and damp as it is! But in actual fact, now is the perfect time for scarification lawn prep!
Mother nature has already been watering your lawn over the last few days, so that’s one less step you need to do yourself; but make sure the soil isn’t too wet when you begin scarification. It’s a good idea to lay some moss killer over your lawn roughly 7-10 days before you want to scarify to ensure that all the moss dries out and dies. This is a very advisable step because moss doesn’t have roots, therefore if you scarify before killing it then it is likely to spread over the grass encouraging more to grow. It’s also advisable to have short grass when you wish to scarify, so begin to gradually bring the height of it down gradually over a week or two before hand.
After you’ve scarified, over-seed your lawn. By digging or scratching into the lawn when removing thatch you are not only allowing oxygen and water to reach the grass roots, but the weed roots too. Sowing additional grass seed after scarification will limit weed growth and help create a thicker, greener lawn which is the perfect defence against weeds and moss too.
If you are on a budget and have a relatively small lawn, then the Bosch ALR 900 lawn raker is excellent for scarifying domestic gardens. It comes with a powerful 1100W high-torque ‘powerdrive’ motor and a specially designed raking cylinder. It has an innovative ‘Jet Collect’ system and 10 double-wound spring tines, which not only lifts surface debris, but creates an air flow which increases the rate of collection to maximise on each pass over your lawn. With a 32 cm cutting width and 4 raking heights ranging from +10mm to -5mm,it’s ideal for regular use through the Autumn. Grab yours today for just £139.00, by clicking here. It even comes with a FREE set of spare tines.
If your garden is close to your heart and you have a slightly higher budget, then opt for something like the Dori SC38 BS petrol scarifier. It features a 38cm working width with 16 fixed steel blades, a large thatch catcher and powerful 4-stroke Briggs & Stratton engine to make light work of dethatching your lawn. A 40 litre collector is also included. It even has a simple finger control height adjuster, making it incredibly easy to set the working depth. If you buy this scarifier for £495.00, then you get 2 bags (2x20kg) of Micronised Lawn Sand and Moss Control & Fertilizer worth £40.00 for FREE. Click here for more information.
If you want something more professional, then choose the Eliet E750 scarifier. It has easy roll bearing wheels so despite its heavy structure, this machine runs very lightly. It has a wide 75 cm dethatching width and a powerful 9 HP engine, so you can dethatch large surfaces in next to no time at all. With two parallel belts, the power is transmitted smoothly to the blade shaft, without loss or slipping. Both front wheels of the ELIET E 750 have an individual depth adjuster, allowing you to adjust to the depth of blades to within 1 mm, and to ensure that the entire blade shaft is in contact with the ground. This heavy duty machine can be purchased for £2655.00 and makes a great investment for any keen gardener. Click here for further information.
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