Step one in our Autumn Lawn Care Guide is scarifying. Using an electric or manual scarifier, pass over your lawn to remove any thatch. The scarifier uses steel blades to remove any build-ups of thatch from your lawn. Don’t be fooled, while your lawn may look healthy, you may be surprised with how much comes to the surface.
This step will allow more air, water and nutrients into your lawn, ultimately resulting in a firmer and healthier end product. Do 2-3 passes for best results. Be wary, if you’re using a manual scarifier the angle you use when passing over the surface will dictate how deep the blades go. When using an electric scarifier, you’ll have adjustable height settings. Don’t make the mistake of putting it on the lowest setting. You’ll want the scarifier to just touch the surface, so adjust as you go for the best results.