Combine scarification with other operations, such as over-seeding and top dressing.
A light scarification can be beneficial during good growing conditions in the summer. However some lawns, particularly fine fescue grass lawns may need scarifying twice within a twelve month period, to allow the lawn to recover back to full heath.
Springtime onwards is the best time to have your lawn scarified as the lawn will recover much more quickly when it starts to grow. Autumn is also acceptable as the lawn will still grow at a quick enough rate to fully recover.
When Shouldn’t My Lawn Be Scarified?
You should not have your lawn scarified in the winter season as grass almost completely stops growing at this time of year, meaning it can take months to recover back to good health. Lawns can take longer to recover when the temperature suddenly plummets. Due to the slow recovery process in winter months, your lawn could also become very muddy. Any frost that is likely due will also have a significant impact on your lawn’s recovery.
Similarly, lawn scarification should not be completed in drought conditions either as grass can become very stressed during these periods.
When receiving a quotation, Cheshire Lawncare can help you to choose the best time to scarify your lawn. This would be based on the grass type, current weather conditions and the time of year.
It is best to combine scarification with other operations, such as over-seeding and top dressing. However, scarification is the first process that must be completed before considering these additional options.
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What is Lawn Scarification?
Scarification is a very important lawn operation and should only be completed with a professional machine. A scarifier is a powerful machine that removes the thatch layer, organic matter and debris between the lower leaf level of the lawn.
Lawn scarification is not designed to remove all the moss from a lawn. However, scarifying will remove moss to a certain extent. But to use a machine solely with the intention of fully removing moss may cause unavoidable damage to your lawn.
The action of the lawn scarifier will loosen moss, and during the process and for a few days afterwards, it will allow it to come to the surface.
The removal of thatch build-up is the main objective of scarification. The removal of this layer helps to reduce the build-up of moss in a lawn, therefore helping the lawn to recover to its peak condition. Avoiding lawn scarification allows the thatch and debris level to increase, which can lead to further problems such as outbreaks of turf diseases and water logging.
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