Woodside Manual 35cm Lawn/Grass Scarifier Aerator Rake with Non-slip Handle

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He adds: "However, if you have a large garden a rake is quite time-consuming and requires more exertion than a machine scarifier which has sharp tines that rotate at high speed and vertically cuts turf." Do youscarifybefore or after cutting grass? Scarifiers come with different types of cutting attachments, such as tungsten carbide cutters or diamond blades. The choice of attachment depends on the material being removed and the desired surface finish. If shallow dips or bumps are a problem and you feel that top dressing will resolve much of it then top dressing (3-4 kilo per square metre) after scarifying is ideal. If you’re also overseeding this is even better. Depending upon which book you read some say seed then top dress and others top dress then seed. I’m in the latter school. Dig the tines of the rake into the thatch. Lift and pull it towards you. The rake will easily remove all thatch as you proceed. You don’t need to use a lot of force. Otherwise, you might end up damaging the healthy grass.

For starters, this lawn scarifier comes with a sturdy metal frame, which can last for a long period of time. Not to mention, the whole unit weighs 8.5 kgs, making it easier for you to steer it while you are working on your lawn. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, this is also a good time to hollow-tine your lawn. It will reduce soil compaction and improve drainage. If using a leaf rake, Guy Jenkins says the technique is to "Use the rake to tug lightly into the thatch or moss and pull towards you, lifting the debris from the grass." Changing direction for the second and progressive runs is beneficial – don’t go at right angles as this causes too much damage. You’ll remove more each time and complete the job sooner.Since electric cords restrict your movements while you are scarifying your lawn, the Ryobi RY18SFX35A-0 comes with battery slots, which improve its flexibility. If there are bumps in the lawn you may cause damage in these areas even though you are only raking or scarifying lightly. Unless you take action to correct the bumps this damage will be inevitable and perhaps typical of most lawns. Don’t worry, just follow the recovery procedures and in a few weeks the lawn will be as good as new. Basically, the more tines or blades, the better! A scarifier will usually feature 24-48 tines or 14-20 blades. The quality of the tines or blades depends mainly on the material they're made from (stainless steel, tempered steel, etc.). Some tines can be individually replaced. Cutting depth However, where this machine falls short is with its aerating function. Unlike the other aerators I’ve used, this one doesn’t seem to actually aerate. Instead, the aerator roller does pretty much the same thing as the scarifier, except it’s much more severe. Remember all of that healthy grass I just mentioned that the scarifier left intact? Well, the aerator pretty much destroyed it all. This scarifier has an adjustment lever that lets you change the cutting height to get rid of thatch or moss from various levels.

Build-ups of debris on your lawn can prevent the soil underneath from getting the nourishment it needs from natural elements such as sun, water, and air. Powered lawn rakers. These are ideal if you have a small or medium-sized garden. Choose from corded, if you have a nearby power supply, or cordless. They feature a cylinder lined with sprung metal tines that’s capable of combing through the lawn and pulling out moss, thatch, and horizontal grass stalks. They also come with a collection box, so there’s no need to get out the mower or rake to gather up the cuttings.

A scarifier is a garden tool that’s designed to remove thatch from your lawn. Also known as a dethatcher, it cuts into the soil and pulls out dead and drying grass. To make your scarifying efforts as effective as possible, it’s important to first prepare your lawn. This includes mowing your lawn and killing moss. Now to touch upon the product’s main flaw – its grass collection bag. At 45 litres, it’s an adequate size, but that’s where the praise ends. It feels quite flimsy, it’s awkward to insert and remove, and it doesn’t fill fully. However, many people don’t actually use a collection bag when scarifying, preferring instead to get the job done first before raking or mowing the discarded thatch up. If this is what you plan on doing, then the issues with the collection bag won’t really matter.