Differences between power raking and Lawn Aeration. What is power raking? What is lawn aeration?

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  • Differences between power raking and Lawn Aeration. What is power raking? What is lawn aeration?
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    Understanding the difference on what a power rake does vs a lawn aeration machine can be confusing. Simply put a power rake removes debris sitting ontop of the soil and can thin out the top layer of the thatch layer. The lawn aeration machine punches through the thatch layer and removes plugs from the soil that allow the soil to breath properly.
    Lawn aeration should be performed 2 to 3 times per year in clay based soil and 1 time per year for sandy soil types.
    In this video I used the ryan lawnair IV and a bluebird power rake. I also show my ams soil probe and thatch rake.
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  • @PestandLawnGinja
    @PestandLawnGinja  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for watching today's video. Check out the description to see the products I used today. If you're looking for the best treatments for your lawn, check out my favorite products:
    Fertilizer
    🛒 Propeat Fertilizer
    (Home Depot): tinyurl.com/vfmrs480
    Yard Equipment
    🛒 Sun Joe Scarifier and dethatcher (REQUIRES 12Gaugae Extension Cord)
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2MPTHQG
    🛒 12gauge 100ft extension cord
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2MQ7hn3
    🛒 Thatch Rake
    Amazon (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/rimz6luc
    🛒 Spyker hand held spreader
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3jAMP6V
    🛒 Levelawn
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/31Ry6e9
    🛒 Rain Gauge 10 pack
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3dWEoQU
    🛒 Thermometer (Taylor digital thermometer)
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/30fvZ7v
    🛒 FlowZone Typhoon 2V
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3rH6ncR
    DoMyOwn (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/423najqv
    🛒 FlowZone Storm Backpack Sprayer
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3aTOeSt
    DoMyOwn (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/53g8qmog
    🛒 Solo Handheld Sprayer 2 Gallon w/ fan nozzle
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2O2ApHy
    Herbicides for Cool Season Grass
    🛒 Speedzone (For hard to kill weeds)
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2UkBVpC
    Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y3emhy5a
    🛒 T-Zone Herbicide (For hard to do weeds)
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2ZWLy3L
    Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y4tqhy3o
    🛒 Tenacity (Crabgrass and annual grass control)
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2L9xzP0
    Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y2go983a
    🛒 Non-ionic Surfactant (to be purchased with Tenacity)
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2LduNIk
    Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/y653upkf
    🛒 Methylated Seed Oil Duo Stick (Purchase with quinclorac products like drive xlr8)
    Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/yxt5q2zo
    🛒 Drive XLR8 Quinclorac (annual grass killer / crabgrass killer)
    Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/48b8jssy
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2ZWZI4N
    🛒 Quinclorac 1.5L (annual grass killer / crabgrass killer)
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/31ywx53
    Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/m48nud7m
    Herbicides Warm Season grass types (READ LABEL FOR GRASS TYPE / WEED TARGET)
    🛒 Weed Free Zone (general weed killer)
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3aPRdeB
    Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/4tlraqeq
    🛒 Dismiss NXT (annual grass killer)
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3qbtBaB
    Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/10xoaovn
    🛒 Certainty (annual grass killer/crabgrass killer)
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/3d0Lt4c
    Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/14o52u3i
    Bug Sprays
    🛒 Demand CS (Great to control most pests inside and out)
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2muP9Ue
    Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/v133017a
    🛒 Transport mikron (Great for ant control and general pest)
    Amazon (PAID LINK): amzn.to/2ntfDW8
    Domyown (PAID LINK): tinyurl.com/2de4vs6f
    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Links marked as “PAID LINK” are affiliated.

    • @chrisv.6951
      @chrisv.6951 ปีที่แล้ว

      What ya think about aerating st. Augustine?

  • @ShanepxII
    @ShanepxII 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dude, you rock! That was EXACTLY the info I was looking for. My centipede lawn is doing phenomenal right now and I didn’t want to accidentally destroy it but the dead grass buildup and thatch are very evident if I mow below 3”. The previous owners never removed either and neglected the lawn. I’ve put hundred of hours into leveling, fixing dead patches and fertilizing and mowing trying to get it perfect and finally it’s very close to perfection. I’m going to rent both machines and get this done before the hurricane comes and jacks us up some with flooding...lol. Thank you!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome Shane! Stay safe! Let me know how everything turns out.

  • @jakeviveros9439
    @jakeviveros9439 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    You know it's a great video when you finish watching it and you feel like the expert. I can't wait for my neighbor to ask me what I'm doing so I can sound like the expert he's a real pain in the thatch.

  • @shannonhathaway4293
    @shannonhathaway4293 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most people do not understand the difference between thatch and debris. Your video clearly defines both. Well done.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Shannon. It appears to be a confusing subject for a lot of people I agree.

  • @jackwilenmasonry
    @jackwilenmasonry 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    New subscriber!! Great content! Binge watching many lawn service company’s on how to manage my lawn, you sir have hit the point and make it easy for me to understand how to do and next step to take! Now off to watch many more videos from you! Thanks again!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching

  • @graemeroberts2935
    @graemeroberts2935 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great job! Your experience is invaluable, and your presentation is great.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Graeme! Appreciate you watching and commenting.

  • @demaryjulie9353
    @demaryjulie9353 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Your video are the best of all the lawn care videos.

  • @swimbait1
    @swimbait1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You know I’ve watched your videos on and off and this one made me hit the subscribe button. I’ve worked with lawns commercially for many years and your advice was spot on. Thanks.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much. I appreciate it. Feedback positive or negative is always welcome.

  • @sjgoff
    @sjgoff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yet another great video. You not only give great tips to achieve a healthier lawn, but you give actual REASONS based in fact and science.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a ton for the feedback. Really appreciate you noticing the efforts I put in.

  • @richardkimgreene2749
    @richardkimgreene2749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I took Botany 101 at Ohio State University back in 1970 which stimulated my interest in plants/nature and has been latent until now, my retirement. You are now advancing my field of vision with essential things I can now explore & implement. Stellar video & content!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Richard. Huge compliment. Appreciate it.

    • @yvonnealvord8947
      @yvonnealvord8947 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am in your same position...the lawns today can really get a boost with chemicals, organics, and TLC. May as well enjoy and admire a lawn. Aren't these TH-cam videos made by this young guy great?! Plants are wonderful to watch grow. Great Lakes gardener here...

  • @Albert-fe8jx
    @Albert-fe8jx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Excellent content and delivery. A key tip presented about every 50 seconds. I liked the comparison of tools. I also greatly appreciate when you cite and detail specific products which you recommend to treat lawn problems. Please keep up the great sharing of your expertise.
    You can't find someone with this knowledge at a home improvement store or a farm equipment store.
    Future videos: clover lawns, nutsedge (the weed that keeps on giving)--so many of the treatments cost a lot and don't seem to be effective in eradication, shaded lawns (you don't seem to have a huge tree on your lawn).

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My man! Thanks for the suggestions. I will put them on the white board!

    • @tyraunanderson2190
      @tyraunanderson2190 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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    • @randygriswold45
      @randygriswold45 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Any suggestions for prostrate spurge control?

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@randygriswold45 check speedzone or t-zone and see if it's in the label.

  • @brianyates8527
    @brianyates8527 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for providing a clear, articulate explanation of the issues and solutions. I feel that you have educated me so that I understand my lawn just a little more...

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Brian! Thanks for watching

  • @feedback6481
    @feedback6481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best videos for getting good lawns, touching thorough almost factors!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thanks! appreciate the feedback feed back!

  • @stuntmanstu1
    @stuntmanstu1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just found your site. My wife calls me a grass nazi cause I dream of a perfect lawn and I try everything to get it. Unfortunately where we live the soil is so sandy and compacted. I bought years ago and was using a cheap Kung fu looking star bladed aerator that just didn’t do a great job. Your video was so informative and I so appreciate the information you gave. I’m going to rent that exact aerator from our local rental equipment shop and hopefully it’ll help get me the lawn I would like to see. Thanks again!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should aerate, pull the plugs, then top dress with an enriched top soil. Start top dressing light levels every month

    • @stuntmanstu1
      @stuntmanstu1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PestandLawnGinja Thank you. I will do just that.

    • @e.r.6147
      @e.r.6147 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PestandLawnGinja ginja means ginger ninja?? 🥷 is there a video on how to properly spread the topsoil?

  • @kp3509
    @kp3509 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very well spoken, clean videos, and detailed explanation. Good job, and thank you!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the feedback Ketan! Really appreciate the support

  • @scout7198
    @scout7198 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so informative and your video was immensely helpful to me. I appreciate how your deliver FACTS and dispel myths. Thank you!!

  • @elainearchibald6687
    @elainearchibald6687 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You sure know your stuff! Loved watching your video and see that you actually knew what you were talking about!!
    I subscribed and have to binge watch some of the other videos to get some ideas to try to work on my lawn.
    Canada here...with a badly damaged lawn! It was neglected for years. With my little knowledge, I have tried to maintain it as well as possible.
    Thank you over and over again for the advice!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're so welcome. Thanks for the comment. Keep in touch

  • @denisbrisebois7658
    @denisbrisebois7658 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool clip...it clarifies and demystify a lot of things for me. Thanks for sharing !!!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Denis! Thanks for watching

  • @lovepeacewar32
    @lovepeacewar32 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video! You answered my next questions as if we were having a conversation. Thanks

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Love hearing that!

    • @Teddibere1
      @Teddibere1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here!! As soon as I was thinking "but what about?", it was like Pest and Lawn Ginja heard me...and answered my query. He is SOoooooo brilliant!! Teddy UK.

  • @jamesmacdonnell4085
    @jamesmacdonnell4085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are very knowledgeable, thank you for all of your videos. I am in Boston MA, I use earator like yours, I call it the beast...eat your wheaties that morning. I also have 2 slice seeding machines, both 22 inches, both with staight hard slicing blades. The vertical blades makes slit slices into the ground, clean up that top layer of debris, but also dig and loosen the earth for seed prep. So my usual plan is scalp the lawn with a mower, catch clippings. Next I core earate, then I finish with slice seeding. My bluenird has a drop spreader on the front, but I don't use it, I prefer spreading grass seed with a broadcast spreader. Of course, entire lawn gets hand raked before seeding, then one final slice pass to reopen slits, then seeding, then light rake and light roll with water drum roll. This method, for me, has very good germination rates. It is a lot of work and I charge accordingly. Your methods are right on the money, you are very nice to make these videos. Thanks again for all you do.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome James! Sounds like you've done a great job getting out there and slaying that lawn!

  • @johnjackson6623
    @johnjackson6623 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video. Thanks for takin the time to teach us folks tryin to learn.

  • @toddschulz747
    @toddschulz747 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nicely done, thanks much!

  • @LifeIsOhana
    @LifeIsOhana 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are fantastic! I'm convinced you are the Lawn expert!!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Life is Ohana. Appreciate the feedback.

  • @doa2758
    @doa2758 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Clear presentation, informative and USEFUL information. Well done. Thank you.

  • @Mrhvac
    @Mrhvac 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your video really clarified several things for me about these machines as well as thatch versus dead grass. Thanks for making it.

  • @R3FU3D
    @R3FU3D 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Subbed!!!
    One of the best lawn care vids I've watched.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Erik. Appreciate the comment.

    • @R3FU3D
      @R3FU3D 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PestandLawnGinja When I email estimates to customers for dethatching or aeration. I'm going to link this video.

  • @petermiesler9452
    @petermiesler9452 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nicely done. Concise, to the point, no mucho-blah-blah, I feel like I actually learned a few things that'll come in handy..

  • @diverdave4056
    @diverdave4056 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ...mmm I fire up the ole SUN JOE in March and in late November and it pulls LOADS of dead grass ! Its one SWEET machine ! If you plan to run a power rake - first mow the grass short . Then run the machine and then mow up the mess ! Its much faster and easier then RAKING !

  • @johnherman3261
    @johnherman3261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey everyone out there this guy knows his grass!

  • @joeschlotthauer840
    @joeschlotthauer840 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think you should do a before and after lawn makeover, and I just so happen to have the perfect lawn for it.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joe! I'm considering it. The problem I always face is people don't properly water there lawns after the applications or services so it makes it really difficult. That's why I settle to make the series "this is my lawn" so people could visibly see the results.

  • @bstanart
    @bstanart 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is very satisfying to watch. Great content!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Brian. Appreciate the feedback!

  • @onewhip9093
    @onewhip9093 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most informative. Helps me out alot. Just called this morning to rent a aerator. Clearly i need to use the bluebird first. Kudos to you!!

  • @garypullen4811
    @garypullen4811 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm very impressed. You know your lawns. I've learned a ton. It all makes sense. Your presentation was excellent.
    Thank you so much!
    Cheers.
    G

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Gary! Really appreciate the feedback.

  • @LawnTips
    @LawnTips 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey mate, awesome video, awesome tips, great beard, solid advice.
    (Can’t believe I haven’t seen your channel around.)
    Only thing I would disagree on is that liquid ferts are taken up through the foliage and not through the roots. Obviously some is taken up through the roots and some are marketed to be applied to the roots. So that dead matter and thatch will prevent it infiltrating down into the root zone to an extent. But just as much as water would be prevented.
    But anyway love the vid mate!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey there. Thanks for watching! I appreciate the feedback.

    • @LawnTips
      @LawnTips 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pest and Lawn Ginja no worries man, sorry wasn’t haven’t a dig or anything just expressing my opinion. Haha. I know what it’s like to get annoying comments.
      Keep up the awesome work

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not annoying at all. you do make a valid point that there is uptake of fertilizer through the blades.

    • @randyman8984
      @randyman8984 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      When you aerate could it be classified as doing two services at the same time?(basically a 2-1 ) Aerating is reducing compaction and top dressing at the same time? I know most people are gonna disagree with the top dressing but I think ginja is right on "dont remove the thatch layer plugs"

    • @randyman8984
      @randyman8984 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Make it a 3-1 for the ones who leave the plugs. its good to know youre work is finished after the aerator riding you took lol

  • @johnhamilton9229
    @johnhamilton9229 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just gave me the motivation to get in the yard. Thanks Ginga

  • @cwbilb2407
    @cwbilb2407 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brother, you are absolutely awesome. I felt like I was in a Master's level College Class. Thank you.

  • @joshdhankins
    @joshdhankins 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video. I’m in Riverton, UT. Starting to care more and more about my lawn. Who would I contact for a consultation about improving my lawn?

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for asking. check out myallgreen.com .

  • @emerickscott
    @emerickscott 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It seems like you only ever show your small front yard. I'd love to see how your back yard looks.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Brian! Great observation. The backyard has been relatively maintenance free so I forget to give people updates. Great reminder. Thank you .

  • @MyRusty89
    @MyRusty89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How is this channel not more popular! Great content, I'm always looking for tips to improve since i work doing yard work and started about a year ago

  • @dameianjones6641
    @dameianjones6641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He should be called the grass doctor. I love people that explain as if they’re having a conversation with you and not acting like you’re crazy for not knowing these things. I’ve cut grass since I was 10 but now being a homeowner, it’s just not cutting grass.

  • @christinemay9611
    @christinemay9611 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have so many weeds I'm guessing thinly way to get my lawn to do anything is to power rake and add gypsum
    then maybe re-seed or use Jerry's dawn, beer, and epsom salt fertilizer - last time I aerated, I got more clover!
    Wish I could have a nice lawn but not gonna happen - I Iive in IL

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey christine. The primary causation of weeds is not having enough active grass. I would aerate and overseed. Let's start by thickening up the lawn

  • @wcresponder
    @wcresponder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Any body ever say you are the Alton Brown of lawn care?

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I haven't heard of that LOL. Sounds great though. I'll take it

  • @MsHburnett
    @MsHburnett 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are so well informed thanks for making these videos

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. It's fun and i've enjoyed hearing from everyone. Thanks for the comment.

  • @stevegraham3907
    @stevegraham3907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Addressed all my questions, glad I found your video...

  • @nickshapter6546
    @nickshapter6546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "It's cool guy!"

  • @saborguerito
    @saborguerito 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So what about Bermuda grass? Won't the raking break all the runners/stolons?

    • @great0789
      @great0789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am willing to be that breaking up all of the runners would only cause it to multiply even faster long term. Hopefully he gives you an answer. I am just going off of experience from making a garden with a tiller in patch of Bermuda grass back in the day. lol It did not work out too well.

    • @saborguerito
      @saborguerito 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@great0789 thanks for the Davis. I have a yard that has prehistoric riverbed and there are NO rocks. I mean not one. It's all a very clay/silt kind of dirt but does have nutrients. It's just hard for grass to penetrate

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Flail based power rakes are best for Bermuda. You can also use a vertimower. Spring time is best!

  • @davidhurley3593
    @davidhurley3593 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi ginger. I commented on your video last night and was amazed that you replied. I watch a lot of TH-cam videos for different reasons. I am a bespoke cabinet maker and am not a silly bloke. When I watched you... you are very informative with out being boring. God bless you xxxxxx

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks David! You the man. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

  • @Shahzad5814
    @Shahzad5814 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information, so easy to understand, thanks and please keep up the good work.

  • @REDRAIN16
    @REDRAIN16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got one of those green work electric dethaching this year and it worked well enough with two passes. I’m tempted to do my whole yard with a manual rake like the one you showed. Can you do harm by dethaching too much? Say twice a year? Mn Kentucky bluegrass new construction with no top soil put down. They just grade the land then lay the sod on top. We got clay soil here. Thanks for your videos.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hey Kyle. Fantastic question. Can you do harm by dethatching too much? Yes you can. If you choose to dethatch too often you remove the beneficial bacteria and fungus that naturally drives the grass. You would in turn need to over supplement with macro and micro nutrients in return. Very similar to what golf courses do. Removing the thatch and crown allows you to mow shorter like they do on golf fairways and greens. Its a lot of work if you go down that route and my recommendation is to stick to Kentucky bluegrass types and rye grass types as your primary grass type.
      I run into homes all the time that lack top soil due to the same situation your in. Amending the soil with soil conditioners is great. If you want a fast forward approach you can get fine grade masonry sand or sand box sand the top dress after you aerate. Doing this a few times per year will change your soil type.

    • @REDRAIN16
      @REDRAIN16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pest and Lawn Ginja Holy crap my man that manual hand dethatcher is a hell of a workout.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      NO JOKE!!!! I describe it as the worst job ever hahahahaha

    • @timmyc7898
      @timmyc7898 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great information! I have a horrible case of creeping Charlie, it's everywhere! ☹️ Do you have any suggestions to get rid of it? Thx!

    • @randylinney8785
      @randylinney8785 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      IIT Kanpur in it to be

  • @NateKornell
    @NateKornell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for the vid! Daughter said "I don't think anyone under 30 is watching this" :)

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂 probably true.

    • @MrAbelLowks
      @MrAbelLowks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m 26! I’ve been involved in landscape since I was a kid. It’s what i know best

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MrAbelLowks nice!

    • @timewithjo248
      @timewithjo248 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m 28 haha great video!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@timewithjo248 thanks for watching young blood

  • @kaptain_zero623
    @kaptain_zero623 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your video presentations are improving at a dramatic rate, well done! I also like the deeper look into "How things work" such as this video, something that others seem to skim over quickly. For my purposes, I've decided to stick with a manual rake... I need the exercise and my 3000 square foot lawn is manageable (but I do work up a sweat). Manual aerating on the other hand... bah. I'll hire someone with a machine! So thank you for taking the time to make these videos, I look forward to each new one.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chris thanks so much for the feedback! Sounds like you'll be fit as a fiddle sooner than later manually raking hahaha. Thanks again for the comment and watching my videos.

  • @peach3611
    @peach3611 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are giving me a lot of good info. Thanks love how you show and explain things.👏

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome! Glad you're finding value

  • @watchthe1369
    @watchthe1369 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hmm... power rake, clean up, run the aerator, then run the power rake again to break up the cores and crate a nice even mulch/ thatch layer?

  • @jeanettecowin8391
    @jeanettecowin8391 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great and very timely! just moved and the back yard is a mess. I wondered about the difference and need of both machines. Great content and very helpful. thanks!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome! Thank you for the kind words and feedback!

  • @surfbuf1
    @surfbuf1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brother your videos are amazing. Keep up the great work and thank you.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the love Robert! Appreciate you watching.

  • @yvonnealvord8947
    @yvonnealvord8947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First of all thanks for taking the time to educate by showing us. Nice lawns and landscapes are extensions of that building in the middle, "HOME"! Through the seasons I have learned so much about my own area and made it into a hobby/fun because it was a chore that had to happen. I don't often subscribe but I do see that you talk my language regarding green. Inspiration is your gift...

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really really appreciate the feedback! I do my best.

  • @allthingshigh
    @allthingshigh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it when the Pest & Lawn Ginja puts out a new video!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching my videos. I really appreciate the feedback. Gets me pumped up for the next one.

  • @kevinf3641
    @kevinf3641 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video - full of information that applicable, and can be put to good/immediate use.

  • @lionelaguirre8574
    @lionelaguirre8574 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for these videos. Very informative and helpful! Subscribed for sure

  • @jefchaplin6205
    @jefchaplin6205 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Ginja, thanks for clearing this up. 👍

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jef! Thanks for the video. Glad I could help.

  • @jshrawder49
    @jshrawder49 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for that explanation. I have wondered about those two machines for a while!!

  • @Ms-cj8ul
    @Ms-cj8ul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just wanted to say Thank You bro. Good job in explaining!!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're so welcome Santy sol. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @p-force7732
    @p-force7732 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos man. Thanks for all the knowledge

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks ryan! Appreciate the continued support

  • @wwg1wga600
    @wwg1wga600 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Video and great details of the lawn work. Best video, hands down.

  • @rickwithturftyme7264
    @rickwithturftyme7264 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this Ginja. That was my thought process before I decided to do a full lawn reno. Even afterwards it still makes logical sense. I decided to start a new YT channel dedicated to turf and much credit to you and your wisdom (I name dropped you in my first video :-). Always look forward to your videos, thank you. Rick

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Turf Tyme!! Thanks for watching and supporting me. Appreciate you watching and going out and doing the work. Honored to be mentioned in your video. I'll be sure to check it out.

  • @VllKlNG
    @VllKlNG 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great value watching this video all the way through! Thanks for the tips!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Appreciate you watching and commenting.

  • @robthoms1247
    @robthoms1247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very concise and informative! Thanks

  • @georgejudd1305
    @georgejudd1305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are absolutely correct, nice to know someone puts out the correct info!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks George!!! Really appreciate you watching and commenting.

  • @johnocallaghan2946
    @johnocallaghan2946 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought a house last year with a very unkempt lawn and I've made it worse. I've made the decision to bring it back to life! Thanks for your videos..I was going to borrow my brothers groundskeeper rake but I ended up buying this! Thanks for the review

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Well done. Now go slay that lawn!

  • @dannyeugenewaits9486
    @dannyeugenewaits9486 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn... About time someone explains the differences and the benefits of both.. And.....gives an Explanation of the benefits of leaving the plugs!! I'm your new follower because of this one video! Thanks a million sir!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Danny! I appreciate the feedback!

  • @gregkisinger4183
    @gregkisinger4183 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you the advice. Very beneficial to what I need to be doing.

  • @davidkuehl8713
    @davidkuehl8713 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very very interesting. Living in Houston with pines that shed 14 months out of the year makes me appreciate this more...😉

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad its relevant. That's the my whole goal is to make relevant content

  • @SuperShamuu
    @SuperShamuu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really clear concise information, thank you.

  • @larrywalden626
    @larrywalden626 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video for my situation. Thanks brother. Excellent

  • @faithtalktoday4474
    @faithtalktoday4474 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! Very informative. It's all about continued learning about proper lawn care.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! Thanks for watching and commenting. appreciate the feedback

  • @WebbedPete
    @WebbedPete 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job! Your "high altitude" comment was spot on: we live at 7100' in Colorado. Brand new lawn 3 years ago. Tried to let the cut grass be mulch... all I got was a thick layer of dead debris, not real thatch. So now a spongy lawn, very hard to mow, etc... and the soil underneath is compacted. Getting ready to power/manual thatch-rake then pull plugs. Not a huge lawn... we'll see if I have the energy to do the manual raking! :)

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly. Gets frustrating having to take the debris out too.

  • @rajcherian578
    @rajcherian578 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, You have done a great education video and best presentation. I could not help but subscribe to your channel. Keep up the good work.

  • @rebeccamachado5449
    @rebeccamachado5449 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for videos.you give excellent replies on people's questions.your replies are as good as video.i have to pause video just to read the comments.it is actually annoying,but thank you

  • @D3adaim84
    @D3adaim84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Info as always. Thanks Ginja!

  • @jakeblakeman654
    @jakeblakeman654 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way in depth made me subscribe. Im here in utah just bought my first home with a nice sized yard and I think Im gonna be spending some time fixing it up.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Congrats on the home purchase! Thanks for watching.

  • @RichManitoba
    @RichManitoba 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video! Great tips from a knowledgeable guy.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment and pat on the back Kim. Appreciate you watching.

  • @beboboymann3823
    @beboboymann3823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn’t know there was a ZZ Top of yard science. Great video. The thatch issue is very confusing for the average guy fighting lawn issues and this is a very educational video.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the feedback! Glad to hear you liked it.

  • @granaleo1
    @granaleo1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy I found you. Amazing videos!

  • @wilsono.4920
    @wilsono.4920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exactly what I have been asking myself, thank you !

  • @scotsmanofnewengland7713
    @scotsmanofnewengland7713 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great presentation and great video. Learned something new and now to apply it. Thanks

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dennis. Appreciate the compliment.

  • @mdpfishoh1516
    @mdpfishoh1516 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sir. I'm having a company come to aerate in early mid-April in Ohio so I plan on renting a dethatcher maybe a week before they come, then I'm going to overseed after they aerate and hit the yard with some 18-24-12. Thank you for the very informative videos. Great content and you make it easy to understand.

  • @lisamichaelalpert6228
    @lisamichaelalpert6228 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great presentation!! thanks for all the info!

  • @zalapski9399
    @zalapski9399 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Subbed; great job of teaching and presenting a complex subject.

  • @MikeJones-cf4wu
    @MikeJones-cf4wu 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    you are the man ! very educational. big time. you are on top of your game ,thank you so much!!!!

  • @dmack346
    @dmack346 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the info brother. Very helpful and explained well..

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Dee!! Thanks for the feedback.

  • @handytbutler7380
    @handytbutler7380 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GREAT video. i live in western ny and have been pulling my hair ouot trying to figure out this type of grass. I have been rolling it for a long time just to find out thats the worst thing to do. I threw away the roller. Now i know what to do. I grew up in texas where the grass is completely different and very easy to get a lawn to grow nice and green and flat but in the north its a whole new ball game. Thanks again for the video, it helped alot.

  • @galvezlawncare2754
    @galvezlawncare2754 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good information.
    Thank you

  • @peznee
    @peznee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video sir. Well done you. Thanks very much from Tasmania 👌🙌🙏

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Great to have you. appreciate the support from way far away.

  • @roymg
    @roymg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, I thought I knew more about what thatch was than I did! Thanks.

  • @DecksterPenkor
    @DecksterPenkor 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation on thatch/debri/aeration.

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Now show that debris who's boss!

  • @phosphoruspharaoh
    @phosphoruspharaoh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned a lot watching this, thank you!

  • @TRX2015
    @TRX2015 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very detailed. Really enjoyed the video

  • @rtmunro
    @rtmunro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really well done. thank you! you should be on TV

  • @jonl.garton4616
    @jonl.garton4616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You sure know your business! Great video and tips! Thanks!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jon! Really appreciate you watching and commenting

  • @andrewwilken9725
    @andrewwilken9725 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Somehow your videos always speak to my current situation with my lawn. I’m having it aerated in the fall and have been wondering if I need to remove all the dead stuff as well, or if that would be overkill. At 12:00 it’s like you were speaking directly to me haha.
    Thanks for more great content!

    • @PestandLawnGinja
      @PestandLawnGinja  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love it Andrew. I get that question a lot. I can see why it would be confusing. Thanks for watching my videos.