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POWER RAKING
A healthy, vibrant lawn requires adequate water, oxygen, nutrients and the
correct level of microbial activity in its soil. A thatch layer is an
accumulation of roots, crowns, and clippings that creates a dense mat which acts
like a heat insulator and retains and holds in moisture.
But, when this layer of thatch becomes too thick, exceeding 1/2", it can
begin to prevent moisture, nutrients and oxygen from reaching the soil
decreasing the lawn's ability to thrive. Raking or Dethatching is the
mechanical process that removes this thatch, best done in early spring before
"greening" or late fall. You can do this by hand with a traditional
rake, or
much more effortlessly with a Power Rake and attached bagger. It is very
important that the blades of your comber are not set too deep and you begin to
till the soil as this will damage the lawn. Once the thatch is removed, air,
water, fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides can do their job. Your lawn will
become healthier and more resistant to insect damage and desease. Dethatching at
regular intervals promotes dense growth and ensures a vibrant lawn.
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HERE FOR HOW TO VIDEO preparation (THESE ARE LARGE FILES, THEY MAY TAKE A WHILE TO DOWNLOAD) CLICK HERE MORE TIPS ON POWER RAKING
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Last modified: April 10, 2017 |
