Hello everyone,
I have two lawn areas:
- The first lawn was established two years ago.
- The second lawn was established last year.
After the winter, the lawn looks like this (see attachment). Now I want to properly maintain the lawn. For this, I’m planning to get a scarifier. I have the following models shortlisted:
1. Gardena EVC 1000
2. Gardena ES 500
3. Husqvarna S 138C
From what I understand, only the Husqvarna can both aerate and scarify the lawn. For the Gardena models, the EVC 1000 is for scarifying and the ES 500 is for aerating.
Am I correct in assuming that the second lawn (established last year) is still too young for scarifying and should only be aerated for now?
I’d like to hear your advice on which model you would choose and if anyone has experience with any of these three.
Thanks & best regards,
Jörg
I have two lawn areas:
- The first lawn was established two years ago.
- The second lawn was established last year.
After the winter, the lawn looks like this (see attachment). Now I want to properly maintain the lawn. For this, I’m planning to get a scarifier. I have the following models shortlisted:
1. Gardena EVC 1000
2. Gardena ES 500
3. Husqvarna S 138C
From what I understand, only the Husqvarna can both aerate and scarify the lawn. For the Gardena models, the EVC 1000 is for scarifying and the ES 500 is for aerating.
Am I correct in assuming that the second lawn (established last year) is still too young for scarifying and should only be aerated for now?
I’d like to hear your advice on which model you would choose and if anyone has experience with any of these three.
Thanks & best regards,
Jörg
I would:
first (mow if necessary, then) fertilize and wait about 14 days.
If it hasn’t recovered by then: rent a scarifier, go over the lawn in a crisscross pattern, then reseed with the same seed mix and keep it moist.
But the general recommendation is: fertilize first (to strengthen the lawn), then scarify (which is stressful for the lawn).
first (mow if necessary, then) fertilize and wait about 14 days.
If it hasn’t recovered by then: rent a scarifier, go over the lawn in a crisscross pattern, then reseed with the same seed mix and keep it moist.
But the general recommendation is: fertilize first (to strengthen the lawn), then scarify (which is stressful for the lawn).
Lawn care is a topic on its own (even experts don’t fully agree).
Aeration/dethatching is generally not necessary.
Fertilizing/liming and mowing “until the doctor comes.” Robotic mowers running around the clock or manual mowing once a week.
Of course, don’t forget watering.
How have the lawn areas been maintained over the past years, or at least the last year?
None of them.
Aeration/dethatching is generally not necessary.
Fertilizing/liming and mowing “until the doctor comes.” Robotic mowers running around the clock or manual mowing once a week.
Of course, don’t forget watering.
How have the lawn areas been maintained over the past years, or at least the last year?
NOmex schrieb:
I’d like to hear your advice on which model you would choose and whether anyone already has experience with one of the three.
None of them.
driver55 schrieb:
Lawn care is a topic on its own (even experts don’t fully agree). Aeration/scarifying is generally not necessary. Fertilizing/liming and “mowing as much as possible.” Robotic mowers running around the clock or mowing by hand once a week. And of course, don’t forget watering.
How were the lawns maintained in recent years, or specifically last year?
Fertilized twice a year and otherwise mowed regularly (with a catcher). Since I am switching to a robotic mower this year, I’m concerned that mulching without aeration/scarifying might cause the lawn to become too thatchy.
Mow ideally every day. Once a week is not enough.
Scarifying is only necessary for major new installations.
Ventilating makes sense.
Your lawn currently looks like mine. It could be snow mold, so it’s not critical. As soon as the weather gets warmer, the lawn will recover. Possibly overseed a little.
The important things are fertilizer (preferably a small amount every 2-4 weeks), water, and mowing.
I also only mulch, whether with a robotic mower or other mowers. It no longer mats down. The clippings break down.
Scarifying is only necessary for major new installations.
Ventilating makes sense.
Your lawn currently looks like mine. It could be snow mold, so it’s not critical. As soon as the weather gets warmer, the lawn will recover. Possibly overseed a little.
The important things are fertilizer (preferably a small amount every 2-4 weeks), water, and mowing.
I also only mulch, whether with a robotic mower or other mowers. It no longer mats down. The clippings break down.
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