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If your doing a full renovation you can use the scarifier for making lines in the soil to germinate seed in then lightly cover the seed. I've seen big farm machines doing this on their plots..
I'm glad you explained the difference with scarifying. Do you think scarifying has similar effects with aerating a lawn, or it serves a different purpose?
Hey! They have different affects. For example, scarifying won't bring air into the soil the way aeration does. But it is a good precursor to dethatching and aerating.
I bought one this year and can’t believe how well it works. My back yard is maybe 3000sqft and I didn’t bother with the bag, but I opened the back lift panel and secured it to be open about 4” all the time, this keeps it from clogging with cut thatch. I haven’t thatched in probably 20 years and couldn’t believe the amount of garbage cans I threw out
Not yet! I'd be most interested to see the battery run time. The downside with the batteries on that one is that Sun Joe doesn't have a ton of other battery-powered tools so you won't get the economies of scale.
@@TheLawnReview just the cord is a pain but if the cordless is only going to get you like 20 minutes per charge then that is also frustrating. Then you need to have a second set of batteries.
Sorry if I missed it but when is the best time to dethatch? I live in Dallas with Bermuda grass and wasn't sure if I should do it now while the grass is dormant or wait until early spring.
Should have explained the importance of choosing the right gauge of the extension cord - 12 gauge, 14 gauge etc. Other than that I really enjoyed the video.
Mine broke after 2 season uses. Company did not honor warranty, gave communication run around. Guess it was as cheap as renting much heavier/bigger machine that would be more difficult to transport and operate.
This video keeps referring to the metal tines as a dethatcher, but it is not. The metal tines is a "power rake" tool used to remove "dead" grass...not the thatch layer. The video even states that the author would never use the scarifier; however, the scarifier is the dethatching tool that removes the thatch layer below the dead grass.
That’s incorrect. Scarified are the metal blades that cut the grass up, the dethatcher tines kick them up. Power rakes are used for deeper soil thatch.
@@TheLawnReview Sorry, that is incorrect again. You even stated that you would rarely, if ever, use the scarifier blade. The rake, by definition, rakes the "surface" of the ground picking up "loose" dead grass; whereas, the scarfying blade digs deeper into the "thatch" layer that is "below" the dead grass clippings, and it creates grooves "scaring" into the thatch layer and pulls some of the thatch layer out, so that the water and nutrients can penetrate the grass roots. You correctly stated and showed a drawing to indicate that the thatch layer is 1/2" to 2" and is below the dead grass clippings (loose material that will become part of the thatch layer in time.) Even the Sun Joe manual states the same on page 7 of the manual that says, "Intended Use 1. Depending on the fitted cutting device, this machine is either intended for scarifying and removing thatch from lawns or raking in domestic and hobby gardens. 2. When used as a scarifier, this machine works by scratching through and between the grass with specially adapted prongs that collect and remove any unwanted parts from the lawn while leaving the grass blades intact. At the same time the machine scarifies the ground resulting in a better aeration. 3. When used as a dethatcher the fine needles will scratch the surface of the lawn while simultaneously picking up light debris for better oxygen absorption, airing and drainage. One can use the metal tines as a dethatcher, but it only "scratches" the "surface" picking up "light" debris. The metal tines will not penetrate into the thatch layer to remove some of the thatch layer. A much better explanation of the thatching topic can be found on this TH-cam video...extremely clarifies the misconception of the misused terms that keep confusing those who are new to the field of thatching. th-cam.com/video/f5Fa_h3DMFs/w-d-xo.html I do like your drawing that shows the thatch layer location and how thick it can be, which can cause the grass lawns to suffocate when it gets too thick.
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Excellent in depth video. I really appreciate the time you took to explain everything.
Thanks Thomas!
Thanks for explaining the height settings! Very thorough review.
Thanks for watching! Anything else you want to see?
If your doing a full renovation you can use the scarifier for making lines in the soil to germinate seed in then lightly cover the seed. I've seen big farm machines doing this on their plots..
Good idea, Pete. We didn't think of that.
I'm glad you explained the difference with scarifying. Do you think scarifying has similar effects with aerating a lawn, or it serves a different purpose?
Hey! They have different affects. For example, scarifying won't bring air into the soil the way aeration does. But it is a good precursor to dethatching and aerating.
I bought one this year and can’t believe how well it works. My back yard is maybe 3000sqft and I didn’t bother with the bag, but I opened the back lift panel and secured it to be open about 4” all the time, this keeps it from clogging with cut thatch.
I haven’t thatched in probably 20 years and couldn’t believe the amount of garbage cans I threw out
WOW haha it is pretty mind blowing once you do it.
What height did you use to dethatch? Thanks
Have you tried the cordless version? Thanks
Not yet! I'd be most interested to see the battery run time. The downside with the batteries on that one is that Sun Joe doesn't have a ton of other battery-powered tools so you won't get the economies of scale.
@@TheLawnReview just the cord is a pain but if the cordless is only going to get you like 20 minutes per charge then that is also frustrating. Then you need to have a second set of batteries.
Thanks great job
Thanks Gilbert!
@@TheLawnReview My pleasure your presentation was very good . I totally enjoyed it and it will help me decide which equipment is best for me .
@user-vp6kh3xi6h best of luck!!
Can i do this on my yard in November or is it already to cold?
Depends on whether you live! But unfortunately more than likely, yes. Where are you located?
Great tip, thanks.😊😊😊
Any time! Thanks for watching
I really need to Dethatch my lawn. I always use the bag on my lawn mower every time I cut. But I know a little bit does escape the bag.
Yep and just natural root structures
Sorry if I missed it but when is the best time to dethatch? I live in Dallas with Bermuda grass and wasn't sure if I should do it now while the grass is dormant or wait until early spring.
Thanks for the question Frankie! For you it'll be best to dethatch in late spring or early summer
Should have explained the importance of choosing the right gauge of the extension cord - 12 gauge, 14 gauge etc. Other than that I really enjoyed the video.
Good point! Do you own this dethatcher?
What gauge do you recommend?
100’ cord get 12 guage
50’ cord at least 14 guage.
I didn’t have a correct gauge cord so it was a unexpected $100 trip to the hardware store
Tis what she proclaimed! 19:37
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Mine broke after 2 season uses. Company did not honor warranty, gave communication run around. Guess it was as cheap as renting much heavier/bigger machine that would be more difficult to transport and operate.
Dang I hate to hear that.
I "dig" this!
Thanks, Mark!
Nice video!
Thank you Jamie!
Or cut your yard on low setting and just bag the thatch I do this when I use mine
But does it pull it off of the soil?
remove the green cover on your sunjoe detacher it full of grass
Need to try that!
This video keeps referring to the metal tines as a dethatcher, but it is not. The metal tines is a "power rake" tool used to remove "dead" grass...not the thatch layer. The video even states that the author would never use the scarifier; however, the scarifier is the dethatching tool that removes the thatch layer below the dead grass.
That’s incorrect. Scarified are the metal blades that cut the grass up, the dethatcher tines kick them up. Power rakes are used for deeper soil thatch.
@@TheLawnReview Sorry, that is incorrect again. You even stated that you would rarely, if ever, use the scarifier blade. The rake, by definition, rakes the "surface" of the ground picking up "loose" dead grass; whereas, the scarfying blade digs deeper into the "thatch" layer that is "below" the dead grass clippings, and it creates grooves "scaring" into the thatch layer and pulls some of the thatch layer out, so that the water and nutrients can penetrate the grass roots. You correctly stated and showed a drawing to indicate that the thatch layer is 1/2" to 2" and is below the dead grass clippings (loose material that will become part of the thatch layer in time.) Even the Sun Joe manual states the same on page 7 of the manual that says, "Intended Use
1. Depending on the fitted cutting device, this machine is either intended for scarifying and removing thatch from lawns or raking in domestic and hobby gardens.
2. When used as a scarifier, this machine works by scratching through and between the grass with specially adapted prongs that collect and remove any unwanted parts from the lawn while leaving the grass blades intact. At the same time the machine scarifies the ground resulting in a better aeration.
3. When used as a dethatcher the fine needles will scratch the surface of the lawn while simultaneously picking up light debris for better oxygen absorption, airing and drainage.
One can use the metal tines as a dethatcher, but it only "scratches" the "surface" picking up "light" debris. The metal tines will not penetrate into the thatch layer to remove some of the thatch layer.
A much better explanation of the thatching topic can be found on this TH-cam video...extremely clarifies the misconception of the misused terms that keep confusing those who are new to the field of thatching. th-cam.com/video/f5Fa_h3DMFs/w-d-xo.html
I do like your drawing that shows the thatch layer location and how thick it can be, which can cause the grass lawns to suffocate when it gets too thick.