How To Scarify Your Lawn - Learn & Discover

Ever feel confused about scarifying? Worried you might make a hash of it? Scared of taking out too much or what your other half might say once you've done it?
In this video I spend the first 18 minutes talking and talking all about it so that I can truly impart what's in my head into yours.
Scarifying isn't that hard, but you do have to be careful to make sure you don't overdo it. In fact it's as simple as pushing a machine across your lawn, once you've set it up.
You can scarify your lawn no matter what your budget is. If you can afford a basic springbok rake you can scarify your lawn.
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Moving up in the price brackets, you can progress to a Wolf Garten hand scarifier rake, and then you can progress higher to machines that can be bought for as little as £69 right up to £2000+
Scarifying/thinning of thatch is something you should do regular to keep thatch levels in a good healthy state.
Products I recommend are ALWAYS products I personally use in my day to day business or have at least tested on this channel.
So in this video, I use the following:
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Bulldog Leaf rake (for raking into piles): amzn.to/3DQZMWp
Wolf Garten scarifying rake: amzn.to/3LDAixO and handle amzn.to/3SA50dv (as the rake doesn't come with the handle)
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Stihl Rl540 scarifier: ebay.us/O5ly95
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[@tennentslagerman8910]

I could watch scarifying videos all day

[@andysummers6061]

Brilliant video, have had a little gardning thing going on for just over a year now but have been concentrating on borders. Want to get into lawn care, this has given me more confidence to do this thankyou

[@LawnRight]

Awesome Andy! Good luck with the venture! 👍🙏

[@SagingNiMarkLapid]

here i am again back to lawncare university 😁 bought myself scarifier few months ago, the amount of thatch is staggering

[@LawnRight]

Here to help 😁😁!

[@LawnRight]

Want to support me? You can click on the "thanks" button below the video or you can buy me a coffee ( www.buymeacoffee.com/lawnright ). Thanks

[@solomonpapadopoulos6602]

Hi Shawn, would gladly buy you a coffee, but the link doesn’t seem to work?

[@LawnRight]

@@solomonpapadopoulos6602 Hi... sorry it had the ")" in the link at the end - Ive edited it in. Thanks for pointing it out. Thanks for your support on the channel

[@alfredsimcox7132]

Many thanks….can’t wait to get stuck in 😊

[@LawnRight]

Soon 😊😊

[@c849243]

You convinced me to purchase a scarifier. Going to tackle my lawn seriously. If I lived in your neighborhood, I'd hire you!

[@LawnRight]

Ahh you've got this! Many thanks!

[@damianmclernon6064]

Great video Shaun. Thanks

[@LawnRight]

👍🙏

[@matthewnorwell5353]

Thanks mate very helpful I've just brought the battery stihl machine I'll give it a go , i was using a rake so alot better step up 😊 and ill use the blades it also comes with the tines which i was going to use first so glad I've seen this now i know the correct process

[@LawnRight]

any time :)

[@markbel2209]

Can we have a vid on a really bad bumpy lawn and how to resolve please, love your channel 👍 been trying for 5 years to get a perfect flat lawn

[@LawnRight]

Hi Mark sure thing although I'm sure I've touched on the topic once or twice. A thin layer of soil in the dips but built up gradually so you dont smother the grass so you basically build up the dips maybe an inch at a time, wait a few weeks for the grass to grow through and repeat till level

[@rugs108]

Good of you to spend time explaining this in detail.

[@LawnRight]

😊🙏👍👍

[@simonwatson9730]

Brilliant video!

[@LawnRight]

😊

[@ciararespect4296]

Great video thanks Shaun Bath sponge was a good analogy

[@LawnRight]

Glad you enjoyed it :) thanks!

[@stevenbuckley1416]

No matter how much I listened to you about this I’ve always enjoy listening to you about it again and again Shaun. I’ve taken your advice on all this and bought a handheld scarifier and the handheld aerator and even put Smart edge down all the way round the edge to raise the grass height so it drains better from laying in water . I’m Going out with The Afro comb now to get rid of the worm casts 😢thank you Shaun love your channel 🥰🤝👍

[@LawnRight]

Thank you Steven! That makes my day! You could try some iron too, slightly acidifies the surface and should reduce wormcast numbers a bit 😊👍

[@BrettSucks]

The worm casts will come back, but you can use some mustard powder mixed in water & pour over where the worm casts were & wait for the culprit to surface & take it off the lawn .

[@lynnereed5948]

Thanks Shaun. I've learnt so much from your channel this year, my lawn is looking better than it ever has and I've lived in this house for 20years. Would appreciate some tips on what to do as winter approaches. Thank you

[@LawnRight]

Hi Lynne.. 😊😊.. Keep debris and leaves off.. prune back shrubs to get more light in..keep mowing when dry..aerate to improve drainage.. will do a video in next few weeks 🤞🤞

[@magirusdeutzjupiter2234]

An immaculate video Shaun, and love your passion, cheers matey. What grass seed would you recommend for general use, its just gets mowed and no one plays on it?

[@LawnRight]

Thanks! Honestly.. just a general amenity seed is fine

[@jasinarok]

I'm looking forward to seeing the lawn in two weeks.

[@LawnRight]

Hi. We wont be back here for 10 weeks but will try and get an update then

[@lyndontaylor4440]

Another great video I've watched them all thanks once again

[@LawnRight]

Wow! Thanks!! 😯😯 😊

[@poekon8131]

Thank you so much for your effort, Shaun! Really appreciate it and you gave us lawn lovers a lot of useful info. A good video is so much better then only words. For a lot of people scarifying a lawn is quiet scary :) but with this video you give us the confidence how to do it right. Keep on sharing your experience. Best regards from Belgium - Koen

[@LawnRight]

Thank you so much Koen! Good to have you here 😊😊🙏

[@GW._.]

Over seed you lawn this autumn with smooth stalked meadow grass which spreads via rhizomes you can get a few cultivars from Cotswold seeds I have a three cultivar smooth stalked meadow grass lawn that I seeded three years ago and have not over seeded at all it just fills in it’s self.

[@LawnRight]

👍

[@davel831]

Shaun, thank you so much for a masterclass on how to scarify. May i ask just one question how short should i cut my grass before i scarify. However, thank you so much for taking the time and effort for a brilliant video.

[@LawnRight]

Hi Dave.. thanks! So you dont have to be super specific but just give it a short cut..no need to scalp it but maybe come up one setting from that. If it's too long it just wont do it right...

[@J87Visuals]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@LawnRight]

Thanks!

[@mctend9108]

Thanks! You're too modest. Gr. From 🇳🇱

[@LawnRight]

Thank you!

[@mctend9108]

@@LawnRight No, thank YOU. All I do is typing from my designercouch 😉

[@GmeisterW]

Love watching your videos. Brought a e Einhell electric scarifier early in year after last 5 years doing it manually! (That was hard work now its easier) (Before that borrowed my dad's old scarifier (electric rake). Did it end of March then again last weekend. Even though I did it March you should of seen the stuff it took out last week my gosh! In March I just used the rake cartridge but last week I used both the rake and blades and used the blade on lightest setting to verticut in fashion. I didn't want to go deeper but if I did would it create those grooves you get when you scarify? These electric ones are good ( I have a slope plus small garden) but are no mach to the petrol ones like yours. Ps hate how these companies don't know what they are called or name them wrongly. Einhell say the blades are for scarifying and the rake tines for aerating. I'd disagree and that rake is good for getting moss up etc and blade for aerating (in a fashion like creating grooves for air and water) scarifying/verticutting.

[@LawnRight]

Hi.. yep. The more you scarify or rake, the closer you get to soil and reducing the thatch level. Ideally youd just scratch the soil surface lightly when scarifying or raking but even if you leave a bir, you've made an improvement.. the issue isshen folks use lawn rakes and never take enough out.. leaving a thick thatch layer while thinking theyve done enough..

[@janicewilson9827]

Shaun, I have watched a lot of You Tube videos about lawns but this one was extremely informative. Thank you so much. In particular, I never realised the difference between my scarifier and electric lawn rake. Now I know. You always bring it down to the amateur level which is great. One question...front lawn killed off and top soiled and reseeded this year in late May and early June. Used rescues and Bents. I have a scarifier and recently bought an electric rake. I have noticed quite a lot of dead grass. Is it ok to use the lawn rake now?

[@LawnRight]

🙏🙏🙏 thank YOU Janice! Yes therea still enough time to give it a run through..you need 6 weeks after of growing time for it fo recover.. so mid october is my usual cutoff.. that puts it to end of November for it to have fully recovered

[@janicewilson9827]

@@LawnRight electric rake on high setting ok?

[@solomonpapadopoulos6602]

Great video once again, thanks! A quick question: I plan to scarify and then aerate but I have a dilemma about what to do afterwards as I am running out of time. 1. Overseed now and use weed and feed (with iron) in Spring, or 2. Used Autumn weed and feed (with iron) now and overseed in spring? The lawn is full of weeds and moss - I used Weedol a week ago, but I don’t think I will have time to do both 1 and 2 after scarifying/aerating. Thanks!

[@LawnRight]

Hi..! So if you've used weedol a week ago forget about seeding now as the weedkiller will affect it. So I'd just do the feed and weed now and seed in spring 👍 thanks for your comment. Let me know what you do

[@solomonpapadopoulos6602]

@@LawnRight Thank you very much for getting back to me, I will do as you suggest.

[@GW._.]

Wish someone would hurry up and bring out a cheap electric verticutter like all these scarifiers on the market

[@Hulmey02]

Great video. How come you don’t have a catch bag on the back of your scarifyer? Did mine the other day and the bag filled up quick due to lot of thatch but made it easier tidying up, just had to empty every up and down run. Changed the blades to a rake to finish up and pick up any remaining thatch. Lawn starting to come back lovely.

[@LawnRight]

Hi.. I've never ever used one. I cant honestly say but I assume I'd get annoyed at the emptying of the bag multiple times. Nowadays most commercial scarifies dont come with one

[@ampac]

I would say the catch bag can make sense if you are doing lightweight maintenance scarifying. But if you are scarifying a lawn that has been neglected for a while, then the bag can easily fill up every meter...

[@barrylayton7851]

Good evening , Have you ever come across a weed called "horse or mares tail" in a lawn!

[@LawnRight]

Hi yes and it's hard to kill.. most likely you'll need to reapply roundup a few times but thatll kill the lawn. You can try bruising the leaves by standing or crunching them..try to apply roll on roundup carefully and then maybe again 2 to 4 weeks lateŕ.. likely your need to keep doing this for sometime.. all the while.not letting the roundup touch the grass... or dig down deep.. dig out and put in fresh soil and turf but be prepared to go down a fair way

[@stevemurphy9727]

I’m on the hunt for a petrol scarifier. I currently have an Allett Kensington mover with several different cartridges, I have the brush (less than useless), spring tine scarifier cartridge and verticut cartridge. The problem is, the scarifier cartridge is not a ‘bladed’ and therefore doesn’t enter the soil, the verticut cartridge barely enters the soil. I see you use the Stihl scarifier, are you happy with it? I’m wondering if the de-thatcher cartridge from Alett at £309.00 might be a better bet. Do you have an opinion on this? Thanks.

[@LawnRight]

Hi while ive never used wallet (yet), I took a Quick Look (allett.co.uk/products/allett-qc14d-14-de-thatcher-quick-change-cartridge) and this is def the one that does the scarifying (dethaching)

[@cdwilson12]

I just did my whole back garden - heavily scarified, aerated and overseeded the whole lawn. I made a mistake though as I put Evergreen 4 in 1 on as well and worried now the seeds won't germinate. Just wonder your thoughts?

[@LawnRight]

Hi.. if its a4 in 1 it will likely contain iron..and also weedkiller.. both will kill the seeds unfortunately.. check the box to see what it contains

[@cdwilson12]

Ah that's a shame and a waste of over 3kg of grass seed. I'll just have to wait until spring and give it another scarify then overseed it all again but this time I'll use a lawn starter fertiliser.

[@teaformulamaths]

Does the grass need to be very short?

[@LawnRight]

Fairly short is advisable.. if you're going to seed then I'd go even shorter

[@cactusjack8550]

do you recommend autumn or spring for scarification. Thanks

[@LawnRight]

Hi either is fine 😊😊

[@MxHawthy]

Hi Shaun, what should I do if my lawn is extremely mossy? Just moved into a house which has been empty for 2 years and is very shaded by trees. The lawn is 80% moss and I don’t have the budget for a new lawn. I’ve got a very basic metal rake and have attempted to scarify it using that but there’s still a lot of moss being left behind.

[@LawnRight]

Hi.. so you're definitely going g to have a battle till you can increase natural light getting in. Lawns need minimum of 3 hours of direct sunlight a day to thrive.. anything less and you slowly start to see thinning...the thinning then allows moss to creep in to the gaps.. so working on trees although costly would help. This is why lawns deteriorate every winter typically when theres less light around. Other than that.. raising the mower height up will allow what grass is there to be cut higher than the moss, enjoy the sun and improve a bit. As for the moss it will weaken more in the next few weeks as the weather improves.. ideally though you would heavily scarify it out and choose a shaded grass seed, scatter then cover with a thin layer of topsoil or compost

[@MxHawthy]

@@LawnRight thanks for the quick reply. Unfortunately my lawn is shaded by 5 really tall trees that are on the other side of the fence, at the end of my garden, so they don't belong to me and all I can do is cut the bits that hang over my fence but it won't increase the natural light very much. Is there any other options for me or is my lawn just doomed to never be nice?

[@teaformulamaths]

Do you edit all your videos yourself?

[@LawnRight]

Hi yes! 😊👍

[@russellpetrie119]

does it help to aerate it to help after hot summer

[@LawnRight]

aeration once a year is usually helpful to thin out subsurface thatch and relieve compaction, improve drainage and airflow/nutrient absorption :)

[@russellpetrie119]

@@LawnRight yes the compaction the one and getting air to the roots promote new growth strronger roots thanks

[@stevenbuckley1416]

I’ve been using the Iron sulphate and Diluting it down to avoid burning the grass with on avail in Fact it made it appeared worst, more Worm casts Increased I’m at my wits end 🤷🏼‍♂️🤦‍♂️? I’m thinking of using washing powder In water to drive the worms out What do you think

[@LawnRight]

Not sure on that.. you could try a very heavy dose of lawn conditioner . Theres one I'm thinking of but forgot the name aghh.. tried it before with no results but since then someone else used it at double dose with a little wetting agent..

[@BrettSucks]

@@LawnRight purity

[@jimbo4890]

Use iron at moss killing rate, worms hate it, I see eco warriors getting upset about it driving worms out frequently, has to be something in it.

[@Tom_Mills]

What time of year would and wouldn’t you scarify?

[@LawnRight]

Spring and autumn best times..avoid very hot times

[@manjot1]

I aerate, scarify and overseed twice a year since I got into lawncare 2 years ago. I attempted to 'verticut' few times during the summer with a scarifier rather than a proper verticutter as they are too expensive. My question is this that to 'verticut' during spring/summer time should I use scarifier to replicate the verticutter and slightly tickle the soil surface or do you think hand help spring tine rake would be better to do less damage to the lawn in an attempt to verticut?

[@GW._.]

I’d go with the spring style scarifier cartridge lightly say once a month over the steel blade cartridge I’d save that for over seeding only. Hopefully next year we will see affordable verticutt cartridge machines

[@manjot1]

@@GW._. sounds like a good idea. I'll try that instead

[@LawnRight]

😊👍

[@jimbo4890]

I will be buying the Bosch 1100 avr verticutter soon, pretty affordable.

[@ampac]

@@jimbo4890 Have a look at the IKRA IEVL 1840. This model has 1800W while the Bosch is 1100W - and they cost roughly the same. Not sure if it is available in the UK though.

[@bathams]

How come you haven't purchased a Camon scarifier yet?

[@LawnRight]

I actually used to use one perhaps 20 years back working elsewhere. It was an absolute beast, but at the same time very loud. So from a financial point of view also I opted for the cheaper scarifier (viking/stihl) and enjoyed the fact it's a lot quieter. The only downside is that it's not got the same power, however im fairly happy

[@bathams]

@@LawnRight Yes I agree, I have the eliet 450, which wasn't cheap. It's a pain to use a height settings, there's so many of them. The one you use seems just as good really and much cheaper in cost

[@bathams]

@@LawnRight is this your main machine ? Was this lawn done on setting 1 or did you drop it down?

[@LawnRight]

@@bathams hi yes it's the main machine. I always start on ahigh setting and nudge down till I hit a good height that's scratching the soil

[@bathams]

@@LawnRight thanks mate. In regards to changing the fixed blades to a new set, can I purchase these separately?

[@kevtheargonut]

Hi Shaun. I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your knowledge you have worked hard for years to build. That is very generous of you. I had got the lawns here to a good standard after doing a spring renovation. I went away for a respite break (carer for my mum as well as full-time job) and got covid, so was away for about 3-4 weeks to keep covid away from her. While I was away we had the drought and on return the lawns were like cardboard with die-off as they were not watered or cut by my stand-in. I just cut them, waited for some break in the drought and hit them again about 10 days ago with a hard (-10mm) 2 pass blade scarify, light power rake with wire tines and the Landzie aerator I bought after watching your video on them. I did apply some DIY centre "lawn revive" product supposedly with a wetting agent and seed in (unfortunately not the stuff you advised, no budget left), am keeping them watered and they are coming back already. Hopefully by spring my financial situation will have recovered and I can go with better care products you recommend. Message to those feeling nervous about scarifying, just follow Shaun's advice for an improved lawn. It'll look a mess for a couple of weeks but you will see it improve very quickly and it'll be healthier for it in the long run. Using quality lawn products after will accelerate recovery and give a healthier lawn.

[@LawnRight]

Thanks for the kind words.. I cant really add to that except they all come back eventually in most cases

[@leethurman2412]

Quick question mate. What do you do with all the thatch and moss you remove? Can it be composted?

[@LawnRight]

Hi Lee.. yep, it can. Although anything with a weedkiller in it should be avoided if it was treated in the last 4 to 6 weeks or so

[@leethurman2412]

@@LawnRight thanks again for the prompt response. I have already cleared an area of the garden by digging and creating a pile of overturned grass sods. I’m in the process of shaking and sieving to get as much top soil as possible back. This will help me level up the areas of lawn I’m planning to kill and start again. I will let the remains rot for compost. 👍🏻

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Helped me 👍

[@LawnRight]

😯😉😊

[@davidplanet3919]

When I scarify and over-seed I find I have to wait a full year before I can scarify again without pulling out the younger grass plants. So I just scarify once a year if I’ve over-seeded. My machine is just a cheap electric one from Screwfix. It has a high blade setting which doesn’t reach the soil but will verticut to some extent.

[@LawnRight]

That's all good...many people dont even scarify so you're already ahead 😁

[@adsjking]

Which seed do you use from hurrells? Was thinking about using four seasons or all american dark green

[@LawnRight]

Hi I don't have a favourite as such. This was a hpg csi creeping dwarf rye. I love the dwarf rye for colour

[@davidbutlin8271]

would it not be easier and quicker to go over with a nice big mower with big grass box to collect it all? rather than all that raking looks quite slow but you're the expert lol

[@LawnRight]

😁 hi yes I'd say it would work if there isnt too much thatch but when its a lot coming out it's a bit too much to handle for my mower anyway 🤣

[@mygardenofthings]

Amazing video , thank you very much 💪

[@LawnRight]

Thanks Greg!

[@michaeljarret7870]

Hey Shaun is it necessary to scarify a tall fescue lawn?

[@LawnRight]

Hi if its producing thatch its definitely worthwhile doing.. if you're against the idea try a dethatching product or at the very least aerate the lawn to improve airflow and aid in the decomposition process

[@markdixon3632]

Hi there, when is the best time aerate my lawn please? What is the best process in cutting grass over winter? I Normally cut my grass on level 3 would I now cut higher? And do stop cutting over the winter Look forward to hearing from you

[@LawnRight]

Hi Mark now is a great time to aerate.. the grounds damp and itll help drainage over winter..otherwise spring is also useful.. cut grass right through winter whenever it need sit and the ground is nor sodden wet.. so in reality you may only get 6 or 8 cuts over winter. I'd personally keep a bit of length so no shorter than an inch

[@markdixon3632]

@@LawnRight thank you so much for advice

[@russellpetrie119]

its ok found the vlog

[@LawnRight]

okdoke

[@stephensullivan3718]

Hi Shaun when overseeding is it best to rake the seed into the lawn or use your feet to get better seed soil contact then top dress

[@LawnRight]

Hi raking should be enough.. plenty or folks do it..I've not done it much but on one I did last year it went well

[@stephensullivan3718]

@@LawnRight do you need to do that or if you leave it then top dress that will get good contact

[@LawnRight]

@@stephensullivan3718 the less you do the lower chance of a good result. I usually use a rake or lute and then topdressing and then a roller to fork it in and keep birds off

[@fangfacetaz2229]

Hi Shaun, great video as always mate. I've just done my lawn last week and seeded it too but the wife wasn't happy with how it looked afterwards. I've assured her it will be good again in a few weeks and just showed her your video explaining my reasons behind it. I've spent some time on my lawn this year feeding,seeding and scarifying etc and got it moss and weed free at last. Then I unleashed the scarifier again and it looks a mess but as we all know it will come back in a better shape and start for next season. Keep posting the video's and thanks again for your knowledge. 👍

[@LawnRight]

Thank you for the kind words! Yes absolutely in a month or so it should be almost back .. as long as it gets some moisture and sunshine

[@markschofield576]

How long after scarification should I start mowing again? Does it need to be left to recover or can I continue with regular cutting? thanks

[@LawnRight]

Hi Mark you can cut as soon as it's ready as per usual mowing schedule. Thanks

[@haydenwareing9405]

Thanks for putting this video together Shaun. It couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve just purchased the 1800w vonhaus scarifier that you recommended with the walensee hollow tine aerater. I can’t wait to get some proper lawn care work done on the lawns. But I’m nervous to do so as I’ve never done these things before. Hopefully this video and all the others of yours that I’ve watched numerous times now can help. Wish me luck! 😂

[@LawnRight]

No time like the present...I guarantee many moments of "omg!!" As you scarify.... take your time and go lightly in more than 1 direction

[@jimm5207]

Hi Shaun Do you recommend mulching the lawn grass and if so when and how often? KR Jim

[@LawnRight]

Hi..yes from time to time but do it regular when.you do.. and just taking small bits off so only small clippings drop from the mower.. it's not essential for year round but no harm doing it say once a month 😊

[@andrewhubbard1971]

When do you next mow it after scarification

[@LawnRight]

Hi it's just a case of waiting for it to grow again, so cut as you normally would 😊😊

[@stephenk4834]

I scarified a few days ago. It rained heavily straight after I finished. i think I've took out too much. it looks a mess but hoping it will improve. Not sure how it will turn out Shaun. I have overseeded. Thanks Shaun for all your help.

[@LawnRight]

It will improve.. it can be a bit daunting.. with good temps, actively growing grass and moisture itll recover in around 6 weeks to a degree .. I reckon in maybe 4 weeks itll look quite a bit better 😊👍

[@stephenk4834]

@@LawnRight Thanks Shaun. You are one of the best.

[@MrLegend139]

I’ve cut my grass, scarifyied it on the lowest setting in 3 directions then ran the mower over a few times to pull the remaining that up, but there’s still dead grass I can pull out with my fingers, should I scalp it with the mower to cut it out? The new grass looks fine but it’s the old grass that’s obviously been down years and years, didn’t know if I just cut it out on the lowest setting it’ll remove it, I’d show a picture if I could send one. Thing is if I left it as it is it still comes back pretty quick it’s no patches.

[@LawnRight]

Hi it could simply be a different species such as meadow grass. As long as youve created a soil groove you've done enough. By all means go over in different directions and you'll take a bit more if needed

[@MrLegend139]

@@LawnRightthanks for the advice 👌 I’d like to rip it all up and add irrigation and seed it from scratch just don’t have the time atm 🥴 I did the front 2 years ago and that’s mint now, especially with it been south facing, the irrigstion made it stayed lush and green despite everyone else’s been scorched by the sun this year mine was nice and green 😎

[@josephcoagrove580]

Great video and great advice as usual

[@LawnRight]

Thank you 😊🙏🙏

[@BrettSucks]

It’s a yes from me,

[@LawnRight]

❤👍👍

[@nigbuzz]

Loving your videos and when I get some spare time, my lawn will start getting some tlc. 1 question though, I've got a lot of weeds and clover should I try and kill them off before scarifying? Keep the videos coming.

[@LawnRight]

Hi at this moment and time of year I'd say yes get some weedkiller down. Then in a week or so the weeds will be well on their way so you could scarify.... also.... you could scarify now.. then look to treat the weeds in a few weeks once the weeds generate again but were getting close to lower temps so may not fully kill them off as we progress through the season...

[@nigbuzz]

@@LawnRight thank you

[@jimbo4890]

@@nigbuzz be careful what you use, if you are doing any seed work you are probably better off using something like glyphosate spot spraying (as it is not selective) I know for a fact the Verdine one product (now called Weedol) has residual that last months so will prevent you being able to seed until next year.