Power Rake Lawn Damage

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Power rake lawn damage.

Both power raking and dethatching aim at removing excess thatch in the lawn. Rake the grass digging deep to penetrate the thatch and loosen it apart. In early spring removing thatch by raking is best to prevent damaging new growth. Heavy thatch can choke grass plants protect weeds and insects from the chemicals that fight them and increase runoff from rain and watering.

Deep power raking uses vertical tines on a revolving reel to remove thatch and can damage a lawn by removing much of the living turf. Power raking opens the surface of the turf but it can also damage parts of the lawn. Flag irrigation heads and other hidden objects in the lawn to prevent damage. Power raking a lawn also called dethatching is a great way to remove the buildup of excess dead plant material improve water and nutrient flow to the roots and to stimulate new grass growth.

Early spring power raking gives the seeds time to get established and start growing before the hot dry summer months. This makes it a good practice to combing power raking with overseeding which can repair the damage. When dethatching your entire lawn use a power dethatcher over the lawn in a pattern that covers the grass only once.