Once you have gathered all the items necessary for Verticutting your lawn, you are ready to begin the process: In essence, Verticutting is the process of removing the thatch buildup that is on the lawn, allowing the turf to breathe better. It allows the grass to absorb nutrients and moisture more efficiently. It does this by ensuring that all the moisture is absorbed by the fresh, young blades of grass instead of the thatch. Please share this article with friends and family and on social media, they may find it useful too. Any queries or views, as always I will reply as soon as possible, drop them in the comments box below. Verticutting is not the only technique that can remove thatch from your lawn. By far, the simplest is to use a rake. However, this method is incredibly labor-intensive, slow and impractical, especially for those with large lawns. Another option is to use a dethatcher. However, dethatchers will often damage turf of different varieties. Our online support can handle all your after sales needs including consumables, spare parts, servicing, and more. Visit Support.

A dethatcher is a serious tool and should only be used when necessary and in the correct manner. It should not be used if the lawn is bone dry or sopping wet because you could wind up doing as much harm to the grass as you do to the thatch. I’d recommend dethatching in the spring. This will give the lawn time to recover before any serious hot, dry weather sets in. While Verticutting focuses on removing thatch alone, aerating also removes grass (to give the remaining blades of grass more breathing space). By doing this, you will help the roots of the grass grow freely, eventually resulting in a more established and stable turf. A combination of both techniques should be used to achieve the best results possible. When most people think “thatch” they think of a layer of clippings from past mowings that gradually builds up, eventually giving the lawn a spongy feel. And many times that is exactly what it is. Other times, however, there is more to the thatch than clippings. If at all possible, do not fertilize your lawn for 45 days before Verticutting. The reason for this is that fertilizer will add to the thatch, increasing its volume and making it harder for the Verticutter to do its job.

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We invite you to join our growing community of homeowners, gardening enthusiasts, and professionals who trust justlawnmowers.co.uk for their lawnmower and garden equipment needs. Explore our wide range of products, read our informative blog articles, and engage with us on social media platforms. We are here to support you on your gardening journey, and we look forward to being a part of your success.When it comes to Verticutting and dethatching, there are some clear differences between the two. Dethatching can be done using a rake or a machine, and it requires a great deal of physical exertion. It is not as precise as Verticutting, and it can easily damage healthy blades of grass as it removes thatch.

After all seasonal work is finished, clean both the machine and the collection box and store in a dry area, such as garage or garden shed.But the benefits of dethatching don’t stop there. The dethatcher also loosens up the soil a bit enabling it to absorb water and fertilizer more easily. Breaking up the hard soil also helps smooth out the surface, making the lawn feel more pleasant underfoot. More About Verticutting If you water your lawn two or three days before Verticutting, the damp soil will make the process easier. You can also wait for light rain and Verticut the lawn a couple of days after. This rule also applies for when you want to dethatch your lawn.

These take the hard work out of it and to my mind they are an essential piece of lawn maintenance equipment. Whether you use a verticutter or dethatcher will depend mostly on the type of thatch you’re dealing with. If it’s a heavy thatch made up mostly of clippings you’ll want to use a dethatcher. If it’s a moderate thatch but includes stolons/runners you’ll want to break out the verticutter. Just make sure that no matter which one you use, that you don’t use it too early or late in the season, under the scorching sun, or when the lawn is dried out or sopping wet. Bosch was created in 1886 in Stuttgart, Germany by Robert Bosch who formed the business to specialise in the manufacture of electronic components. The 'Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering' as he originally called it, has since become one of the biggest and best-known manufacturers of both domestic and industrial products in the world. Bosch have always had a willingness to improve on their already established designs, right from day one. It's this ethos, which has allowed Robert Bosch GmbH and Bosch Garden Tools to maintain the enviable place in the market they hold today. However, in the meantime, the lawn has been neglected. Residue from mowing, dead grass and roots have formed a spongy layer at the bottom of the lawn surface. This is an ideal breeding ground for fungi and germs. This layer also retains water, so that the soil remains permanently moist, with this slowing down the growth of the grass. However, moist subsoil is also an ideal biotope for moss. This results in moss, weeds and grass all competing with each other in an effort to grow. Under these adverse conditions, a common type of grass such as English rye-grass, will often find itself being oppressed. A Bosch powered verticutter does the work for you, so you can enjoy the results of a great looking lawn. For effective ground cutting and removal of thatch build-up in the lawn. Perfect for pre-season and end of season lawn maintenance.

In an ideal scenario, you would hire professionals to Verticut your lawn. However, with the right equipment, it is possible to do yourself. Before attempting to Verticut remember that achieving professional results requires practice and patience. It has a full 32cm cutting width and 4 raking heights ranging from +10mm to -5mm, therefore it is ideal for regular use throughout the lawn growing and maintenance season. The verticutter, with its row of sharp, aggressively shaped blades is designed to cut vertically (hence “verticutter”) through the clippings, twigs and other detritus without damaging the grass and chop the stolons into little pieces that can then be easily removed. Verticutting is usually done after seeding to help ensure the seeds take. Thank you for choosing justlawnmowers.co.uk. Let's create a greener and more beautiful world together! Our Pledge