Power Rake Lawn Damage

Power raking opens the surface of the turf but it can also damage parts of the lawn.

Power rake lawn damage.

The power version of a dethatching rake such as this greenworks corded dethatcher available on amazon is pushed much like a lawn mower. Flag irrigation heads and other hidden objects in the lawn to prevent damage. This makes it a good practice to combing power raking with overseeding which can repair the damage. In early spring removing thatch by raking is best to prevent damaging new growth.

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 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. Core aeration removes slender plugs from a lawn to relieve. Both power raking and dethatching aim at removing excess thatch in the lawn.

When dethatching your entire lawn use a power dethatcher over the lawn in a pattern that covers the grass only once. Early spring power raking gives the seeds time to get established and start growing before the hot dry summer months. Heavy thatch can choke grass plants protect weeds and insects from the chemicals that fight them and increase runoff from rain and watering.