{"id":2586,"date":"2023-11-19T16:45:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T16:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.semsgarden.com\/blog\/?p=2586"},"modified":"2023-11-19T16:45:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T16:45:06","slug":"scarifying-the-lawn-eliminating-moss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.semsgarden.com\/blog\/gardening\/lawn\/scarifying-the-lawn-eliminating-moss\/","title":{"rendered":"Scarifying the lawn: eliminating moss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scarification consists of cutting out the tangle of surface roots and blades of grass, blocking air and water exchange with the subsoil.&nbsp;It allows you to regenerate an old lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and how to scarify your lawn?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single pass of the&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">scarifier&nbsp;per year is enough to maintain a&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">lawn&nbsp;in good condition.&nbsp;This operation should be carried out in dry weather&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>at the end of winter<\/strong>&nbsp;.You must start by&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">mowing&nbsp;the lawn and collecting dead leaves.&nbsp;Adjust the working depth according to the nature of the soil and the degree of degradation of the lawn.&nbsp;As it penetrates the ground, the scarifier blades cut the thatch, slice the&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">moss&nbsp;and cut the weeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do after scarification?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose a replenishment turf whose composition is the same or very close to the mixture in place so as not to have any difference in vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you mow your lawn before scarifying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be effective, scarification must be carried out on slightly damp soil.&nbsp;Water the lawn one or two days before your intervention during periods of drought.&nbsp;<strong>Mow fairly close<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;collect the cuts&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scarify with a lawn scarifier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scarify the entire surface of the lawn, crossing the paths when the lawn is&nbsp;very damaged&nbsp;.&nbsp;This operation also eliminates some of the moss and weeds.&nbsp;Don&#8217;t be surprised if the grass appears completely turned over!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove moss from the lawn: sweep the lawn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the job is finished, sweep the lawn.&nbsp;Scrape the soil vigorously to remove all grass debris and extracted roots.&nbsp;<strong>Take these wastes to the compost<\/strong>&nbsp;pile&nbsp;and water with an activator to&nbsp;<strong>speed up their decomposition<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you sow after scarification?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carry out a&nbsp;re-sow&nbsp;with a mixture of coated grass seeds, which protects them from the appetite of birds.&nbsp;Roll with a roller and&nbsp;<strong>water in fine rain<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;The traces of scarification disappear after a month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scarification consists of cutting out the tangle of surface roots and blades of grass, blocking air and water exchange with the subsoil.&nbsp;It allows you to regenerate an old lawn. 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