Manual Rolling Drum Aerators – these are time and labour saving, as you simply walk across the lawn pushing the roller

Electric corded scarifiers: Lightweight, quiet and often at the budget-end, this type of scarifier is best suited to small and medium-sized gardens with a power supply. Most models come with a collection box, which is a useful, time-saving feature, but the cord length can be restrictive as well as potentially hazardous. Mow the lawn: Start by mowing the lawn to a shorter length than usual to make it easier to see and remove any present debris or thatch. The Makita UV3200 Lawn Scarifier comes with all the rich features that will enhance your garden maintenance. This corded electric machine is powered by a motor of 1,300 Watts with a guaranteed cylinder speed of 3,500 revolutions per minute. It comes with a working width of 32 centimetres meaning that you won’t need to spend the whole day scarifying your lawn. Once you’ve worked out which type of lawn scarifier will suit your needs, there are several key features to look out for:Cordless aerators: Lightweight, quiet and an environmentally-friendly alternative to petrol types, the downside to buying cordless tools is that they can cost more, and the batteries and chargers are sometimes an additional cost. While they don’t have a restrictive cable and are therefore ideal for accessing all areas of the garden, it’s important to be aware of their charge and run times, as this could limit their effectiveness if you have a larger garden. The GC-SA 1231/1 electric scarifier/aerator is an efficient and reliable combination tool that provides good service to gardeners who want to take good care of small to medium size lawns up to 300 m² through aerating and scarifying. Manual scarifiers – in addition to strong, good-sized blades, a telescopic handle is a useful feature to make it as comfortable as possible to use - a soft-grip is also a bonus. Some types are designed so you can adjust how deeply the blades rake through the grass and thatch, which is extremely useful. When it comes to choosing whether you go for an electric, cordless or petrol scarifier, consider the pros and cons associated with each type: The Makita UV3600 removes moss, dead grass and thatch to improve the general health and look of your lawn. With a powerful 1,800w motor and 36cm cutting width this machine is suitable for medium to large domestic lawns. It features 4 step cutting height and has a generous 40 litre collection box for less visits to the compost heap.

The scarifier tool has two cylinders that aerate and scarify to ensure a beautiful and healthy lawn. It ensures new growth for the lawn with the assistance of the 36 cm wide aerator for removing leaves, dead moss, and grass, thereby ensuring good absorption of light, water, and nutrients. The tool has a speed of 3900 rpm and a central working height, which homeowners can adjust in five steps between -12 mm and +5 mm.

How often should you scarify lawns?

The waste is automatically compressed to save space, so the 34 litre capacity collection box can hold a fair amount. There is a handy window so that you can see how full the collection box is getting without the need to remove it. So with that said, let’s look at what you need to consider when buying a lawn scarifier / raker: What to consider before buying a lawn raker and scarifier? On the brighter side, you don't need extra oil to operate the engine. Only lubrication is necessary for the moving parts. The cylinder on the Hyundai HYSC210 has eighteen hardened steel blades. So, you can expect it to penetrate the toughest soils and thatches easily. Likewise, its stepless cutting depth is easy to adjust from -1.5 to +1.5 cm for work on different lawns and yard conditions.