MAINTENANCE
SCARIFICATION

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Scarification is an important practise to help revitalise your lawn by removing thatch, moss, and organic debris that can build up over time. This essential lawn care service uses specialised equipment to cut into the soil, lifting thatch to the surface to be cleared up.

By removing this build-up, the grass can better access water, nutrients, oxygen and sunlight, which improves overall lawn health. Additionally, the process helps reduce the conditions that encourage moss growth, leading to a greener, healthier lawn.

Benefits of Scarification

  • Improved Airflow and Drainage: Removing thatch and moss opens up the lawn, allowing better airflow and water penetration.
  • Healthier Grass: By reducing thatch, your lawn’s grass roots can grow deeper and stronger, leading to a lush, vibrant lawn.
  • Moss Control: Regular scarification helps manage moss, which often grows in damp, shaded areas with compacted soil.
  • Enhanced Fertiliser Absorption: With the thatch layer reduced, fertilisers and nutrients can reach the soil more effectively, promoting stronger, healthier grass.

Service Highlights

  • Typically carried out in Spring or Autumn (Recovery conditions, such as warmth and water are key)
  • The lawn will be cut short as part of the service.
  • Usually fed once scarification is complete to aid recovery.
  • Lawn may take up to 4 weeks to fully recover

Beneficial Services

Overseed – This is the perfect time to introduce new seed to an established lawn as the sward has been opened up, and grooves cut in to the soil for new seed to nestle.