Services / Power Raking

Why Power Rake?

A natural consequence of healthy turf is thatch, the layer of dead and dying grass underneath the healthy grass blades. Thatch is normal; however, an excessive amount of thatch is not good for the health of your lawn. If the grass grows too thick, its roots tend to grow into the thatch rather than into the soil. The thatch doesn't contain water or nutrients, so it can't provide the nutrients and moisture that your turf needs to maintain a healthy look.

What is a Power Rake?

A power rake is very similar in size to a lawn mower. It has vertical blades that tear out the thatch when rolled over a lawn. Manual raking can also be effective at removing thatch, but it is very labor intensive and is only effective if you use a specially designed thatching rake. Many of our customers choose to alternate between power raking and aerating. Many believe that by alternating these two operations a lawn is given time to self-recover from the different forms of stresses.

When Should I Power Rake?

Anytime Yard care recommends power raking during the early spring before the new growth has begun, but power raking is also effective in the fall time. We also recommend power raking anytime you want to overseed your lawn, the power rake will allow the seed to reach the soil and it will help loosen the soil to allow the seed a chance to germinate. If you have considered overseeding your lawn, the optimal time to power rake would be the early spring to beat the heat of the summer or early fall to allow the seeds enough time to germinate.

As with all of our services, we offer power raking in Ogden, South Ogden, Layton, Syracuse and most other top of Utah cities.