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Lawn Scarifiers

A lawn scarifier, otherwise known as a dethatcher, is a gardening device used for removing thatch from grassed areas, thereby promoting healthy growth. Small, electric machines are available for average domestic use, and petrol engine professional models are used for larger jobs such as sports fields.

Why It's Necessary To Use A Garden Scarifier

Lawns can become gradually suffocated by a layer of grass cuttings, moss, leaves, rhizomes, lateral weed growth and other organic matter which finds its way onto the surface of the soil around the stems of the grass. This layer is known as thatch and it can restrict the penetration of the water, minerals and other nutrients that grass requires to be as healthy as possible. In time this can lead to a decline in the appearance and wellbeing of the grass. This problem can be addressed by scarifying the surface and subsurface of the grass by means of penetrating metal blades, prongs or tines which remove the built up layers of thatch. The removal of thatch encourages thicker grass growth and results in a firmer lawn that is less susceptible to disease and which allows water, air and nutrients to penetrate to the root zone. Additionally, lowering the grass scarifier and allowing it to break the soil surface will open it up and allow it to become a receptive bed for grass seed. The scarifying machine you need will depend on the nature of the job at hand. A very small area of grass can easily be scarified manually using a scarifying rake. However, this can be an exhausting job on a fair sized lawn, so this is where an electric scarifier comes in handy. A scarifier aerator will penetrate the surface of the soil, breaking up compacted areas and allowing the easier access of water, nutrients and essential microbial life. If you have a large lawn, you might wish to consider using a petrol scarifier. Professionals taking care of sports fields will prefer a scarifier that can be towed along behind  riding lawnmowers or lawn tractors.

Why Not Look For Used Lawn Scarifiers For Sale At Auction?

You might be surprised at what a wide selection of lawn rakers & scarifiers can be found on online auction sites. Such sites allow you to have a good, wide overview of scarifiers for sale, so that you can pick and choose the brand and model that's right for you. Additionally, used lawn rakes and scarifiers can be had at a fraction of the cost of buying new, meaning that you can add to your collection of garden equipment at a relatively modest outlay and keep your grass looking great all the year round.

The Leading Brands Of Scarifiers

The FLYMO Compact 3400 Electric Lawnraker is a great choice for a smaller lawn, being light and easy to use. This lawn rake scarifier is often rated as the best of its kind. Other top notch electric lawn scarifiers include those produced by BOSCH, ALKO and WOLF-GARTEN, companies who boast excellent reputations and whose products are highly prized on online gardening equipment auctions. Moving on to makes of petrol scarifier, the EINHELL BG-SC 2240P Petrol Lawn Scarifier offers 18 double sided blades and a 45 litre catching box. DORI and EFCO are two more companies whose products in this range are highly respected. If you are looking for a solid, heavy-duty, used scarifier, then the WEIBANG WB487CRB Professional Scarifier is designed for a long life of vigorous use and is powered by a 6.5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine. For tow-behind scarifiers, the big name brands to look out for are AGRI-FAB, PRECISION and BRINLY-HARDY.