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Does raking your lawn help it grow?

Does raking your lawn help it grow?

Raking a matted lawn can be very important after an intense winter, and you want to target the areas of your lawn that are brown and matted. This technique will help prevent dead areas and encourage healthy growth for the…

Is scarifying better than raking?

Is scarifying better than raking?

Definitely not. Lawn raking, whether using a spring-tine rake or a raking machine, is the removal of moss on the lawn. Scarification using heavy duty flails (like knives) removes the cause of the moss, surface thatch. Moss is removed during…

How do you use asphalt rake?

How do you use asphalt rake?

Use the Asphalt Rake’s long teeth side to conveniently rake asphalt to the desired spots and the flat side to level the asphalt surface evenly. Use the Asphalt Rake’s long teeth side to conveniently rake asphalt to the desired spots…

What month do pine trees lose their needles?

What month do pine trees lose their needles?

Pine trees drop their needles from late summer through fall. Needles typically begin falling in noticeable amounts in September, slowing to a halt in November or December. Pine trees begin to drop needles in late summer, typically September. Your tree…

What is the fastest way to pick berries?

What is the fastest way to pick berries?

How do you make a blueberry rake? DIY blueberry rake I made using a milk jug and some bamboo skewers. No tape or glue required. Just poke holes through the plastic jug carefully to weave the skewers in and out…

What is the purpose of a rake?

What is the purpose of a rake?

A rake is a garden tool consisting of a row of metal or wooden teeth attached to a long handle. You can use a rake to make the earth smooth and level before you put plants in, or to gather…

Is it better to mow before dethatching?

Is it better to mow before dethatching?

Mow your lawn to half its normal height before you begin dethatching. (FYI: Don’t fertilize before dethatching.) Use a dethatching rake like you would a regular rake. Dig the tines into the thatch and pull it upward, helping to loosen…