A layer of dead organic material on your lawn, called thatch, is great in moderation. A thin layer of thatch acts as a buffer that keeps the soil moist, regulates its temperature, and adds nutrients ...

Similar to other manual dethatching rakes, the Wolf-Garten scarifying roller rake has a set of effective tines that dig into the lawn to latch onto thatch and pull it up and away from the ...

Metal rakes, by contrast, are sturdier and better suited to heavier work such as scarifying grass, spreading mulch, or loosening compacted soil. They can cope with damp leaves and thicker detritus ...