[judas25]

Can anyone recommend me a Lawn Scarifier/Raker for my garden.
At the moment my grass is covered in moss/thatch (and some weeds too).
Would like to scarify it and rake it soon and before putting on lawnfeed/weedkiller before the growing season stops for the winter. Our garden size is an average meduimed sized.

[Gwiz]

Mrs B was talking about changing her qualcast to a flymo, and she seemed happy with it:
http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?t=21812
If you want a petrol model, there are loads out there. I've used a small Sabo before on numerous occasions, and been very pleased with it. But they are ALL expensive!
Have you thought of hiring one for the day?

[judas25]

I was thinking of getting something from Mountfield - Just looked in B&Q and they had this for £129 -
http://www.mountfield-online.co.uk/buy-online/product.php?xProd=137&xSec=11
I beleiver Mountfield is a good make - has anyone experienced problems with Mountfield?
So am I wasting my time at looking in electric ones?
Is a oppetrol one worth it for a meduim sized garden - to give you an idea how big it is - it roughtly take no more than 30 mins to mow the lawn.

[Aunt Sally]

Two  chickens keep my lawn scarified  

[wighty]

Not being rude Auntie I would have thought just you stood on the lawn would be enough to scarify it (shall I just go now)

[Aunt Sally]

    scary-fied I think you mean      

[judas25]

can we have a serious discussion on here please.

[Gwiz]

It's a much slower job raking than mowing, i would buy a petrol one (if I couldn't "borrow" one from work), most of the electric ones I have ever come across/fixed, have all had burnt out motors.
as for keeping it serious, not a chance chap, it'll never happen....

[Aunt Sally]

can we have a serious discussion on here please.

Aunty is always serious dear and scary  

A bit like Dr Strangelove with her finger on the button  :shock:

And my chickens really do do a good job of scarifying the lawn  

[Larkshall]

I have a very old Black and Decker lawn rake (Electric), still does the job. I suppose I should get a modern one, but while it still goes I'll use it.

[judas25]

what are people's view's on Hand Scarifiers? i.e. are they any good or not?

[Eatyourgreens]

Depends on how good your stomach muscles are or if you want a six pack ;-)




Bob

[Gwiz]

the ones with wheels aren't bad, but I'd echo the above comment.

[judas25]

they are defintely a lot cheaper than the electric/petrol ones. and I need the exercise!
Are they good for your hands though - i.e. blisters etc?

[Gwiz]

oh yes, they're definitely good for blisters.