Lawn Maintenance

[icicle]

Our lawn needs scarifying, apparently. I'm not entirely sure what this involves but apparently the end result is miraculous. Can anyone recommend someone who does this sort of thing? Thanks.

[tomdhu]

Now is certainly a good time of the year to do it but be aware scarifying is not a cure for all lawn ills. It is beneficial and should be done annualy. If your lawn is not too big then ( say less than 75 sm, then it is worthwhile investing in a hand scarifier like a Florabest or Wolf Gatren for about 30 quid.

I'd also suggest you look to use a selective ( ie broad leaf) weed killer before hand. Also it really pays to aerate your lawn with a fork to a depth of 100mm. Then why not go the extra mile and spread a little of top dressing with a some grass seed to brush into the fork holes.

Do all these things and your lawn will improve dramatically. Scarifying alone is not a miracle cure-just one part of a range of measures.

Tom