Do not scarify unmown lawn - so you should first mow

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• Do not scarify unmown lawn - so you should first mow
• Proper scarifying includes previous mowing - That's how it works
• Best time is in April and May
• Tips

Mowing is done before scarifying

Do not scarify unmown lawn - so you should first mow

As if scarifying were not exhausting and time-consuming enough, experts argue vehemently for mowing the lawn beforehand. Why a previous lawncut significantly optimized the result and subsequent mowing is also advisable, brings this guide to the point.

Proper scarifying includes previous mowing - That's how it works

On the lawn are precious grasses in a continuous competition with moss and weeds. Under unfavorable conditions or as a result of care mistakes, lawn felts can prevail, causing the green area to become mossy and weedy. By scarifying the lawn, comb the felt and scratch the floor for optimized ventilation. How to do it right:

If the scarifier is used on uncut grass, there is an unnecessarily large distance between the knife roller and the ground. Moreover, by prior mowing, much of the moss and weeds are already removed, improving the result of subsequent scarification.

Best time is in April and May

In early spring it is already clear that a lawn is covered with moss and should be scarified. Nevertheless, the gardener should be patient until the soil temperature is constantly above 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. As growth picks up, turf can regenerate faster afterwards. Important to note for the appointment is that the ground is not wet, because on the previous days rain has fallen.

Tips

Do not put the mower away after mowing before scarifying. Before you seed bare areas or the entire area, it is best to remove the last remnants of the combed lawn felt with the mower.