When spring arrives in the garden, the stressed lawn calls for help against moss and thatch. If you want to quickly enjoy a lush green, dense carpet of lawn, scarify and fertilize according to the following instructions.

When is the best time to scarify?

In order to scarify the lawn properly, there is dry weather with temperatures between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius. In addition, no more severe ground frosts should be expected, so that the months of March and April are recommended. You can scarify a heavily weed-covered lawn again in September to prepare for the winter.

Step-by-step instructions for scarifying and fertilizing

A scarifier (€84.00) treats the lawn with rotating blades, which scratch the turf 1-3 mm deep. In this way, all weeds and moss are plucked from the ground and end up on the surface. Follow these steps to get it right:

  • Mow the lawn as deep as possible
  • Walk the surface in two passes lengthways and crossways with the scarifier
  • Collect the combed weeds and moss and dispose of in the compost
  • Apply a long-term fertilizer for lawns about 2 weeks later
  • Water thoroughly repeatedly until all fertilizer granules have been rained in

When you fertilize the lawn again in the course of the year depends on the type of lawn and the degree of stress. Decorative lawns in the garden usually get by with two doses of nutrients, while sports lawns are ideally fertilized in April, June and August.

PH value determination provides information on the need for fertilizer

In order to make an informed decision regarding the adequate supply of nutrients to the lawn, we recommend checking the pH value on a regular basis. Every garden center has uncomplicated test sets ready for you. Ideally, the value is between 6 and 7. If the result is less than this, it is advisable to add lime in addition to fertilization.

tips and tricks

If a lawn presents itself as an unsightly patchwork carpet after scarifying, experienced hobby gardeners close the gaps with overseeding. Simply loosen up the soil and apply a special 'lawn patch' from specialist retailers. In the subsequent period, water regularly and do not step on them so that the bare spots close quickly.

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