Most lawns, at some time or another, will benefit from scarifying. ... All lawns at some stage will be prone to this and some raking or scarifying at the right time, and with the right equipment can be very beneficial to your lawn's health.

Is it good to scarify your lawn?

Scarification is a mechanical process which aggressively removes excessive thatch from the lawn sward. For most lawns, scarification is an extremely important part of keeping your lawn in good condition, as a build-up up thatch, dead grass, grass clippings and moss can accumulate over time.

When should you scarify your lawn?

Late spring and early autumn are considered to be the two best times to scarify your lawn, capitalising on both the weather and the conditions of the ground. Most garden experts agree that the ideal time to scarify your lawn is when your grass is growing strongly.