The scarifier should be moved evenly over the lawn, first lengthwise and then crosswise. It is important that the blades do not penetrate deeper than three millimeters into the ground, otherwise the lawn would be damaged too much. The blades of grass are also a little affected, but with the right care the lawn will recover very quickly thanks to the fresh ventilation.
Some garden experts even generally recommend scarifying as the first step in lawn care: Depending on the weather, wait until mid or late March to aerate the lawn and remove moss and thatch.
The German Lawn Society, on the other hand, advises not to scarify until a little later. DThe lawn should be in the growth phase when scarifying. This closes them the gaps again. It is best to scarify after the second lawn cut.
DGrass plants are also easily damaged by scarifying. That’s why you should only scarify your lawn once or a maximum of twice a year. After rainy summers, scarification can be carried out a second time if necessary. If you don’t have a lot of space and don’t want to buy your own scarifier for one or two uses a year, you can rent a motor-driven device from a well-stocked hardware store or garden center.
In spring, lawn care includes removing unsightly holes and bare areas and reseeding. The right time is April, immediately after scarifying and before fertilizing and liming. The order of lawn care in spring promotes the growth of new blades and soil activity. You can find out more about this here.
In order to keep the lawn free of moss in the long term after removing the moss areas and scarifying, lime the lawn now. This regulates the pH value of the soil and promotes the healthy growth of the green area.
Moss and weeds prefer acidic soil, so the lime prevents new infestations. After liming, the lawn needs a short break before you continue your spring lawn care.
