What is De-thatching/Power raking?
De-thatching involves the removal of the matted layer of dead and decaying plant material between growing grass and the soil, know as thatch. Thatch is removed by combing the turf with a machine called a Power Rake. The power rake pulls the matted thatch up from the soil and deposits it on top of the lawn. Once the lawn is power raked. The thatch is hand raked, removed and disposed of. How can I tell if I need my lawn de-thatched? Simply run your finger down into the lawn like a small rake and pinch your fingers together. If you end up with a clamp of yellow thatch in you hand then, you need to de-thatch. Or if your lawn is off-color and thinning, and you can’t see bare ground between the plants but instead see matted, fibrous material, it’s time to de-thatch. What will de-thatching do for my lawn? De-thatching can benefit your lawn by: • Increasing the availability of nutrients. • Helping prevent fertilizer and pesticide run-off from thatch matted areas. • Enhancing oxygen levels in t
