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A major part of caring for your lawn properly is knowing when to complete the essential tasks that will keep it looking its best. Getting the timing right for scarifying a lawn is key to ensuring it's done successfully without causing excess (and uneccessary) damage to your lawn.

After all, there's no point going to the effort of removing dead moss and thatch from your lawn, only to cause other problems that can hamper the longterm growth and health of your grass. 

'A healthy, lush lawn is a homeowner's pride and joy, and proper maintenance is crucial to achieving that goal.

One essential task in lawn care is scarification – the process of removing accumulated thatch and debris to improve air, water, and nutrient penetration,' says Jonathan Ames, a lead designer at online landscape design company Bacqyard. 

So when exactly should you think about scarifying your lawn, and how often should you be doing it?

We put the questions to lawn care experts to get their top timing tips. 

When to scarify a lawn

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when should i scarify my lawn