Power Raking
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What is Power Raking?
“Thatch” is the accumulation of dead and decomposing grass plants. Thatch is similar to many aspects of turf production – you can get too much of a good thing. Small amounts of thatch, in the range of 1/4 to 1/2 inch, can improve wear tolerance and surface resiliency, and reduce water loss and soil temperature fluctuations. Thicker layers, particularly beyond an inch, often cause serious problems. Excessive thatch reduces the effectiveness of fertilizers, watering and pest controls and provides a good habitat for disease and insects. Power raking should only be done in mid spring (by late May) since damage is done to the lawn and there needs to be recovery time before there are extreme summer weather conditions.
How is Power Raking Done?
The 4 Seasons Yard Maintenance Team will power rake the entire lawn area, walking back and forth in a similar pattern to mowing the lawn. This brings the excess thatch (dead grass) to the surface. Once it is on the surface, our team will hand rake or blow all the dead grass, bag it, then haul it to a disposal site. Lastly, our team will ensure that all debris on the side walks is blown off.
Benefits of Power Raking:
• Increases effectiveness of fertilizers, watering and pest controls
• Promotes a thicker and healthier lawn
“Thatch” is the accumulation of dead and decomposing grass plants. Thatch is similar to many aspects of turf production – you can get too much of a good thing. Small amounts of thatch, in the range of 1/4 to 1/2 inch, can improve wear tolerance and surface resiliency, and reduce water loss and soil temperature fluctuations. Thicker layers, particularly beyond an inch, often cause serious problems. Excessive thatch reduces the effectiveness of fertilizers, watering and pest controls and provides a good habitat for disease and insects. Power raking should only be done in mid spring (by late May) since damage is done to the lawn and there needs to be recovery time before there are extreme summer weather conditions.
How is Power Raking Done?
The 4 Seasons Yard Maintenance Team will power rake the entire lawn area, walking back and forth in a similar pattern to mowing the lawn. This brings the excess thatch (dead grass) to the surface. Once it is on the surface, our team will hand rake or blow all the dead grass, bag it, then haul it to a disposal site. Lastly, our team will ensure that all debris on the side walks is blown off.
Benefits of Power Raking:
• Increases effectiveness of fertilizers, watering and pest controls
• Promotes a thicker and healthier lawn
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