Power raking is sold to people to "de-thatch" your lawn.
2 problems with that.
- While it does remove/disturb a certain amount of thatch, it also removes perfectly healthy grass and roots, (no matter the depth the machine is set at), and exposes roots and bare earth. This then promotes weed growth, thins your root structure which takes weeks to grow back and allows moisture to escape the soil.
- Thatch is not a bad thing that everyone makes it out to be, a healthy lawn requires a certain amount of thatch to remain healthy. Root protection, moisture retention and organic material are all reasons why thatch is good.
If someone truly has a thatch problem, then a good core aeration is the solution and is extremely healthy to your soil and lawn.
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