Scarifying the lawn: eliminating moss

Scarification consists of cutting out the tangle of surface roots and blades of grass, blocking air and water exchange with the subsoil. It allows you to regenerate an old lawn.

When and how to scarify your lawn?

A single pass of the 

scarifier per year is enough to maintain a 

lawn in good condition. This operation should be carried out in dry weather 

at the end of winter .You must start by 

mowing the lawn and collecting dead leaves. Adjust the working depth according to the nature of the soil and the degree of degradation of the lawn. As it penetrates the ground, the scarifier blades cut the thatch, slice the 

moss and cut the weeds.

What to do after scarification?

Choose a replenishment turf whose composition is the same or very close to the mixture in place so as not to have any difference in vegetation.

Should you mow your lawn before scarifying?

To be effective, scarification must be carried out on slightly damp soil. Water the lawn one or two days before your intervention during periods of drought. Mow fairly close and collect the cuts .

Scarify with a lawn scarifier

Scarify the entire surface of the lawn, crossing the paths when the lawn is very damaged . This operation also eliminates some of the moss and weeds. Don’t be surprised if the grass appears completely turned over!

Remove moss from the lawn: sweep the lawn

When the job is finished, sweep the lawn. Scrape the soil vigorously to remove all grass debris and extracted roots. Take these wastes to the compost pile and water with an activator to speed up their decomposition .

Should you sow after scarification?

Carry out a re-sow with a mixture of coated grass seeds, which protects them from the appetite of birds. Roll with a roller and water in fine rain . The traces of scarification disappear after a month.