When to power rske - Ask Extension
The house I purchased in Monticello has a ton of thatch. When can I power rake the lawn? Also, do the liquid dethatchers work?
Thank you.
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Asked April 14, 2024, 11:53 PM EDT
The house I purchased in Monticello has a ton of thatch. When can I power rake the lawn? Also, do the liquid dethatchers work?
Thank you.
Wright County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Gretchen,
The University of Minnesota says research on liquid dethatchers is inconclusive. If you want to physically dethatch the lawn, you need to wait until the lawn is actively growing. It’s too early now.
See this page and the links there:
https://turf.umn.edu/home-lawn-care-newsletter-january-2023
Hope this helps.
