Thatch removal
Seasonal timing: April 15th-May 15th & Sept 1st-Oct. 15th
If thatch is a concern, it is probable your lawn contains a large amount of fine fescue or creeping bentgrass. These grass types have a more aggressive growth habit and tend to produce more thatch as a result. For lawns with heavy sub-surface thatch, it will be best to gradually thin the lawn, rather than attempting to remove everything in one visit.
Our service will help to thin-out excess material that may be suffocating your lawn. This can help to keep the grass plants healthy and looking their best.
Power-raking / scarifying We start by mowing the lawn to a low height of cut. Next, we begin the thinning process, carefully pulling up thatch and surface debris. This process is performed 1-3 times depending on the condition of your lawn. All material will be neatly collected and bagged for customer disposal.
Please note: Allow 4-6 weeks for a full recovery. It will be important to ensure your lawn receives adequate water and is actively growing.
INCLUDED WITH SERVICE
✅ Thatch removal & detailed clean-up
RECOMMENDED “ADD-ON” services:
🔲 Debris haul-away - Pricing is based on green waste disposal fee + $75 per trip.
🔲 Over-seeding - Re-establish grass in any thin or bare soil areas.
🔲 Top-dressing- cover new seedlings to improve germination
🔲 Fertilizer application - Help the lawn recover from stress and fill in before seasons change.
Moss Treatment + Removal
Seasonal timing: Treatment - March 15 -April 31st, Removal - April 15th-May 15th
Many PNW lawns struggle with moss due to damp, shady conditions common throughout the winter and early spring. We take a straight forward and effective approach to controlling moss in lawns.
Moss Treatment - During our first visit we will treat moss by making a liquid application of ferrous sulphate. This serves to dehydrate moss, making it easier to remove. (This will also help prevent the spread of moss via spores and fragments.) You will see the moss turn black and grass turn a deeper green following treatment!
Moss Removal - 1-3 weeks following our initial treatment, we will return to rake-out the moss. All material will be neatly collected and bagged for customer disposal unless otherwise specified.
Please note: Depending on the condition of your lawn, this service can remove a large volume of debris and expose any areas devoid of grass.
INCLUDED WITH SERVICE:
RECOMMENDED “ADD-ON” services:
🔲 Debris haul-away - Pricing is based on green waste disposal fee + $75 per trip.
🔲 Over-seeding - Re-establish grass in any thin or bare soil areas.
🔲 Top-dressing- Cover new seedlings to improve germination
🔲 Fertilizer application - Help the lawn recover from stress and fill in before seasons change.
Excessive thatch has been shown to increase susceptibility to drought stress, cranefly infestation, and disease.
A “spring-tine” design offers great results while minimizing stress to the lawn.
With water, fertilizer, and fresh grass seed you can expect to see a full recovery within 4-6 weeks.