What is a Lawn Dethatcher?

A lawn dethatcher is also known as a power rake. It may be less known unlike some other lawn care tools. It appears much like a lawn mower yet features a lot of vertical rotating blades. It is used to slice layers of accumulated thatch as it takes away a few materials to the area. Using a lawn dethatcher may simply be used when necessary. It is also somewhat costly to purchase for this costs about $1000 to $2000. It is much cost friendly to rent one or employ a lawn expert if your lawn has to be thatched.

A power lawn dethatcher can do the most effective work in getting rid off thatch at this time. A mechanical lawn dethatcher would be essential to employ in cold weather. This is usually during the early spring or late fall season where in the soil is less moist. This will give the grass some time to rejuvenate prior to the coming of undesirable weather.


Trim the grass about half to its usual level. You may either employ a lawn expert or rent a power dethatcher to get it done on your own. Renting a dethatching machine or a lawn aerator may cost about $60 for about four hours or half a day. This may be sufficient time to accomplish most of your lawn. Ask the rental company to assist you to set the depth and blade spacing. The depth must be around 1/2 inch into the ground and blades needs to be spaced around 1 to 2 inches apart. This is best for warm season grasses which are usually harder and about 3 inches for cool season grasses. Use crossing patterns to go over the grass in order to achieve excellent outcomes. Keep in mind not to get rid off the thatch all at the same time.