Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower ruclips.net/user/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
I love my Sun Joe! I've had it for 4 years and use it at both our pretty large properties. It's like a toy but it's a total workhorse. Lawns look fabulous after dethatching, seeding and then aerating and overseeding in the fall. Very easy!
I received mine yesterday and gave it a go today and I was blown away at how much thatch it pulled up. It also levelled out my lawn nicely too! 👍 Very impressed.
Recently bought the SJ dethatcher. Wow, affordable,easy to use and it really works. I am being asked from my neighbors to work on their lawns.. it is actually fun to work with !,,,
I love my Sun Joe! I am 58 years old and love little tiny tools! I just hang it on the wall of my garage when I'm done. Best $120.00 I have spent this garden year!
Carole that’s great to hear! It’s so light an maneuverable, that almost any one can handle it and work it as intended. Very solid investment you made for sure!
@@brentyoung2310 lol 😂 Might have to wait till aug for them to be back in stock, but tell her it’s a good hobby for us nuts! (Ps on the low, I got stickers too 😜)
@@roba168 hey Rob, so the dethatching is not done on zones, it’s done by grass type, cool season or warm season grass. So if you have rye, Kentucky blue, fescue, you have a cool season lawn and you Dethatch in spring. If you have Bermuda, st Augustine, centipede, zoysia, or Bahia are warm season lawns and should be Dethatcher late spring early summer as it begins to actively grow. There are varying thoughts on dethatch some of these grass types, feel free to ask about your specific one. JeremyofTheGreenerLawn@gmail.com
I was super excited to have received my Sun Joe Dethatcher today via Amazon. I felt like a happy child on Christmas day. I look forward to test it out.
They are a blast. When I talk to folks I compare it to watching dr pimple popper, as the thatch just keeps coming and coming out, of what seems like, nowhere. Love to hear your thoughts when you use it!
Just got mine today , with this video i am ready to rock n roll tomorrow. Thanks For awesome video man !!! It has all information that you need and also self Q/A has all the answers that i need
Heck yea, game on Tony! If you need set up help, I have a video for that: SunJoe Dethatcher Scarifier Unboxing | Assembly | Q&A ruclips.net/video/pq02MrlkcB8/видео.html Glad I could assist ya!
Just got mine today, took it out of the box, did the minor assembly and got my yard done all within 30 min. Picked out way more thatch than I thought I had.
I could not believe the dead grass that came out of my St. Augustine. Since I had an area to dump it, after dethatching a front yard 100 x 40, I had 5 large piles of dead grass at least 6' wide and almost 4' high. Well worth the money.
I just finished using this thing twice on my lawn. Amazing how much this pulls up. I quickly figured out that holding the back flap open maybe a third of the way with some bungee cords made the clumping problems vanish. Makes is much easier to push along.
Jamie, thanks for the comment. It really is a beast isn’t it. Crazy how a cheap flimsy piece of plastic can do soo much! Don’t take this as a slam (as it’s not), I just don’t see it as an issue at all. This whole video was shot on -10 setting (max lowest), 2 settings below the recommended 0 setting, and it was my wife pushing the machine. As you can see, outside recommended settings and a lady using it, super thick lawn. it didn’t have any issues. I think people really over think this aspect and make it a bigger issue then it really is. As the tines grab and pull, this machine actually semi pulls it’s self along(but this could be because I’m have it slammed soooo low out side of recommended settings lol). But with that said, your on to something there, just be cautious of debris, it can get ahold of it and shoot it at your legs if it’s open like that. I know people who have sent rocks through then bag. 😳
@@TheGreenerLawn Good point about not opening up the flap too much. Debris can definitely fly out the back of that sucker. And fast! Good idea to do this with long pants on perhaps. I also had it on the lowest setting. This may have been a mistake for the first time use since my lawn had never been dethatched before. So I may have been pulling up too much material in one pass. I think that made the machine a bit harder to push with the flap down and trapping so much material inside the unit. After the first cleanup, I did a second pass. With that pass, I raised the unit one notch and held the flap open a bit with the bungee cords. The discharge was much more even than the first pass. Not nearly as many clumps since the material wasn't getting trapped inside the machine then dumped out all at once. One thing to consider with running the unit with the flap partially open is that the motor will probably be working with less stress. With less material inside the unit flying around the tines, the motor can work easier. I can see this extending the life of the product as well as keeping the unit and your extension cord running cooler.
I get better results with mine after I cutted1 1/2" off the front lip so that it does not dig in the ground all the time, block the rear door partially open( to let the dead grass out easier) and use not the racking tool but the scarificator. The scarificator blades add the advantage of creating "groves" in the soil for the fertilizer or seeds to lodge in. I use mine once in the spring ( I just did it yesterday) and once in the fall. Do it twice at 90 degrees from each other. I use my lawn mover to pick up the dead grass.
Solid use of the Scarifier, not its “intended”, but adaptations of tools is key! I’ve seen and been recommended the open the back hatch up a lot, but I didn’t see any issue with it. Do I agree it would help? Yea, but I’ve never experienced an issue with it yet.
Professional here, use some wire or rope to lift the lid in the back a little so the grass don't stuck. Smoothes the process, but don't lift it too high becouse of stones and other things that can be shooted from blades.
So you have a great idea (and people should prob do it 💯 ), but to be honest, it never really clogged up, it kicked it out really easily, crazy enough. I’m supprised thinking about it after the fact.
I love mine! Only issue I had is that after three lawns last season the gear wore down. So, I have to find the part in the machine and SunJoe will replace it.
Dadding All Day ohh wow, but it sounds like they will handle it? That’s admirable! Really seems like a solid machine for sure! I had worried that it would be flimsy, and not be able to do a thicker, long lawn. It proved me wrong! Thanks for the comment!
I've had the SunJoe a few years now. I would suggest finding a way to slightly open the back cover so that the unit is not dragging the thatch. I use a bungee cord, but plan to put in something more permanent, such as a 1/4” all- thread.
The Sunjoe dethatcher is now on my wish list. It definitely would beat hand racking the lawn which is my current method to dethatch the lawn. It such a chore. 😂🤣🤦♀️. Thank you for sharing your video and info!🤗
OJ Hoang that raking is a pain, a chore, a no go! When you pull the trigger you will be addicted to the machine for sure! lol glad I could help get ya info!
First pass is done and pulled out 3 - 55 gallon bags of dead grass on the 10 setting. My house was built in 93’ so I doubt this has ever been done. What I will say is this more than paid for itself for the $116.00 I invested. Going to germinate my grass seed then scarify and lay it down next week.
I ordered one of these through Amazon three months ago. Mine won’t be in until September so don’t order through Amazon. Looking forward to having one of these machines. My man Lawn Ginja highly recommend .
John Herman Lol who’s this guy you speak of? Is he a rep for this company? Is he the owner? Could he maybe be found here?!? --> instagram.com/p/B9LB8eIJyeP/?igshid=pyqapolnzp8t Amazons getting slightly better.. but ur correct. Everywhere is out or super slow right now with the Dethatcher
Saw this on amazon and I figured it was junk for the price they're asking. Guess i was wrong, soon it will be mine! It will pay for itself after a few uses compared to renting.
@@matthermens1355 you will be pleasantly surprised 😂 it will feel flimsy (this is true) BUT as you can see it has power to pull. If you have any problems with it, sunjoe is awesome company to respond and help, for their 2 year warranty.
The grass seemed to clog so I used a couple of spring clamps to hold the catcher "door" open a couple of inches to allow the dead grass to come out clog free.
You should! If your thatch and dead grass warrant it, you should use it! if your lucky enough to have solid organisms and temps that don’t give u issues, there is no need.
Excellent review, a friend just lent me hers, and like a responsible human being, I wanted to make damn sure that I did it the right way. Great explanation, great delivery by yourself, and great little extra tips. Thanks for making this!
Leon, glad I could help! I know set up is easy, but here was my vid on that: ruclips.net/video/pq02MrlkcB8/видео.html Let me know if I can answer any other questions.
I can attest dethatcting once a year can not be the way. The English, dethatch many of times a year. I believe both spring and fall. For us northern cool season folk is almost a must
All lawns are different. It depends on Care, watering, feeding, environmental, etc. Some, you are very correct, they will need a dethatch bump often, and some others never need it. My lawn struggled from last year having the wettest spring on record for Utah. It drew all my roots up, causing a lot of drying out issues, causing more dead grass then normal for my lawn. So, that is 1/2 the reason I Dethatcher. The other reason was for a lawn leveling I really need, I didn’t want thatch under a bunch of sand.
Awesome… thanks. Just ordered a SunJoe… looking forward to using it!! Can you comment on the scarifier please. How, why, and when should this be used? Thanks kindly. (One day later) - Ok… done… did my lawns and wow!! … got three huge and compacted garbage bags full of dried and yellow “thatch” with very little green grass in the mix. The SunJoe was awesome… performed extremely well. I was elated. It is now two weeks later and the lawns look fabulous!! Highly recommended 👍
Newbie seeking advice from anyone!! Thx for the video. Your yard is nice to start with. I have a bumpy yard with creeping charlie and bellflower starting to take over in some spots. My plan was to use this, then seed and fertilize with Milogranite. Now I'm wondering if I scrape it through the weeds, will I spread it to the rest of the yard. Thank you.
I’d the weeds are not actively seeding, then no, you could alway use a herbicide first on your lawn let the weeds die back then start your process (draw back here is they herbicides will give you a time frame till you can seed, there is one tho that works!) But using the Dethatcher and then the Scarifier for the seed to have good seed to soil contact. You will be in the right direction. Feel free to email me at JeremyofTheGreenerLawn@gmail.com for help.
Nope, wasn’t my machine. 🤷 worked just fine tho (I have since gotten my own and yes, they recommend 0,5,10 for Dethatch) .... lol I don’t understand the logic, tho, as Scarifier is suppose to dig ground soil and rip out roots and Dethatch just pulls the thatch... how could it be too bad for it... BUT YOU’RE CORRECT 👌🏻 (for what the manual says 🙃).
@@TheGreenerLawn thanks for the quick response!!! I think the reason they recommend a higher setting for the dethatcher is to preserve the pins. So as the pins wear down, you have more adjustments to go lower as the pins wear down. Since on these machines you cannot only replace the pins and you have to replace the entire barrel, it’s probably more cost effective that way!!!
@@hammertimee777 As it wasn’t mine, I just went with what the neighbor said.. Smart. I didn’t think of that. I know the Greenworks has replacement springs.... I think I subconsciously thought this did too... lol solid thought process!
@@TheGreenerLawn thanks man! I am due for my autumn scarifying and today is the last day I can do it because it’ll rain and get too cold for the rest of the year in Vancouver starting tomorrow. I needed some motivation to get my butt out to scarify my lawn. I’m not looking forward to it after the time change, but I know I’ll be glad I did it by spring of next year
?? How soon after dethatching should I set new seed in to the lawn? New to lawn care. Thanks Matt for suggesting the "The Greener Lawn". great video by the way!..
Right away, as you opened up the soil, and your seed needs seed to soil contact. With that said best time to seed is fall beginning in September. Second best is spring time. You can during the summer, just takes more water and time.
I would really like to get one of these. The price is right, for sure. However, I would need at least a 100' extension chord to do my, not that large, lawn. As a 50' cord that is needed would run over $80.00, I can't see spending that much more for a cord than I would for the dethatcher. The cord price is from Walmart.
lol I’m using 100 ft on from Home Depot; , that isn’t horrible. www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-100-ft-14-3-Cold-Weather-Extension-Cord-83100HY/309931956 www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-100-ft-14-3-Indoor-Outdoor-Extension-Cord-Red-and-Black-AW62609/100661437 I get it for sure!
great video and information. How do you protect the sprinkler heads when using the Sun Joe dethatcher. Obviously go around them but anything else we need to do?
I flag them, but to be 💯 honest I don’t think it could do much damage, machine is light, and I feel it would just bounce off it (lift up not cause issues).
Will add, you need an extension cord that will add cost if you don't have 50ft 14awg or 100ft 12awg cord. Still better results imo than the industrial rentals ive used in past.
walking that slow with my 3 acres of TTTF would take till the US pays off all its debt. It did sound like a industrial hoover. Think best bet for me would be a billy goat model. Cool vid.....
lol.... I’m impressed that I pulled off a knot 🪢 that had a name! You have made my day lol! Thanks! Ohh I mean, I know what I was doing knot wise the whole time ..... 😝
Great video, appreciate the detailed information. I love being in the yard during the spring months, and keeping the grass green is a priority. I just saw this little machine today and definitely purchasing one of these for the spring :)
Glad I can be of assistance. I think you will love this machine, it can be addicting. Spring time is the best for sure, and green grass is a MUST! If you have any questions, or input please feel free to share.
Just moved into a new home. Ready to revive the lawn. Needs dethatching, has weeds present, and then I’d like to overseed. Do you think a weed n feed after dethatching would be too stressful? If so, maybe I just skip the weed n feed.
Honestly, I don’t like weed and feeds they put a herbicide all over your lawn, and if it doesn’t land on a weed, stick to it, it doesn’t kill any weeds but rather the microbes in the soil thst help our grass. I like spot sprays… Sorry off that soap box, your question, weed and feeds, are not good with seeding as they usually block seed germination or kill baby grass (short of a active called mesotrione). So if I was you, I would go with a starter fertilizer: shrsl.com/3nnmm
SOO much material, it needs to be removed. That’s choking out the airflow to the soil, the microbes on the soil, the crowns of the plant, and reducing moisture in the soil as it’s being collected in the thatch. It’s too thick (above 1/2”). Below mulching is awesome.
It looks like the front skirt was constantly digging in to the lawn and needing to be lifted. Perhaps cutting the bottom inch of plastic off the front skirt would make it easier to operate?
It was cause how unlevel my lawn was, it was hitting in sprinkler lines. I know right what your talking about. Newer versions have less issues from what I’ve been told.
Yes i see why your lawn is the way it is. really really thick and dry, its all the sun your have there. We never have this, but the best ever lawns in April and on wards. From Leicester England.
@@TheGreenerLawn England is very wet at the moment, I've just bought a new Allett mower Kensington 14b. but the lawn is just so so wet. Its a bit grime so say the least. but in a few months time were sorted.
The yard guy I was using brought chinch bugs to my yard, and now it is completely destroyed. It looks like thick weeds instead of grass. I just purchased a battery powered Sun Joe Dethatcher. Will this help me fix my problem.
If you have pest pressure still use bifenthrin, to kill them. Mind sending me pics to JeremyofTheGreenerLawn@gmail.com ? Let’s see what your lawn needs.
Nothing mentioned, I just recommended it so we aren’t ripping out long grass. I took it down to 2.5” so that it stood ridge and didn’t lay over at all. I would recommend finding that level for your lawn! Btw, how ya been methodical?!? Long time! 😁
Methotical2 I agree, a battery version would rock! That cord was a trick. I came close to it a lot.... the only two reasons it’s for smaller lawns, One: extension cord length. Two: 13” wide.... it would do a million acres, if you could figure out the cord, and just take it 13” at a time!
@@TheGreenerLawn Hey. I am doing well, how about you and the family? I was eyeballing those snow capped mountains in the background and it reminded me when I lived in Salt Lake City.
that’s great glad all are well and healthy during these times! we are doing well, kids are antsy about school line .... they aren’t digging it! The mountains are still there and waiting your return to come ski them! Hey, while ur here u could play in my lawn 😁
The Greener Lawn been well, thanks for asking. 😎 The lawn is always a work in progress. 😳 Thanks for the three tips I will use when dethatching, scarifying and oversending this fall. 👍 Thanks again for your effort on these videos, keep up the great work. 👊
good to hear Jef! Lawns are funny animals, most people can’t grow a single house plant but we try to tackle millions in our yard...... 😳 Always love sharing tips and tricks.... makes our yard work a touch easier! gl with the fall dethatch! Always appreciate the confidence boosters! thank you!
I’ve heard it too, but you gotta be careful with them. They are just homeowner grade.. and it’s not a pro machine... with that said, 2 people I heard it from both told me Sunjoe took care of it easily and quickly, under warranty .... so they seem to back their products. So pros and cons on both side of the coin. Valid point Dave.
Great job.....Have you used the scarifier? I'm thinking that would be the best attachment to use, just prior to overseeding? And if you have irrigation, I'm assuming that you'd need to flag the heads, if using the scarifier.
I have use the scarifier. It’s not tough enough to hurt heads but it’s never a bad idea to avoid him. So over seeding you would actually want to get all the thatch out of there versus the little teeny trenches that this is going to create. The scar fire is used to thin to healthy of grass that’s thickened up and it’s choking it’s own self out. It doesn’t remove enough material to use it alone.
Excellent video and beautiful lawn! I was just wondering though. I just purchased this Sun Joe and the instruction recommends not raking at -5 or-10, but I see you used -10. I apologize if this came up in the comments as I didn't read them all.
Lol this one was my neighbors machine (I was told how to use it.. not correctly), I got my self one and I rectified the statement in this video: SunJoe Dethatcher Scarifier Unboxing | Assembly | Q&A ruclips.net/video/pq02MrlkcB8/видео.html You are correct!
@@KM-bs1zu personally I didn’t feel or see any struggle, I personally tell every one to use it as it says in the manual ( I still use it on -10... lol) I like that setting, even tho it’s wrong 😂
Loved the video! What grass do you have? I inherited a neglected zoysia lawn in FL and I am struggling on what I need to do to restore it to the glory I know zoysia can attain. I’m sure dethatching is a good step.
Dylan Hayek glad you loved it! Thank you! Kentucky blue grass (I live in Utah) Best thing you can do for your lawn right now would be give it nutrients, as it’s going to start the semi dormancy Florida goes through, but really check your watering to make sure your getting good water coverage (1” everywhere a week), and mow frequently and consistently. It makes a huge change doing the simple basics. Then think about this for next season 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Normally a dethatching isn’t needed unless it is more then a 1/2” in zoysia. Also, it does better to do it when actively growing like June- early July. Feel free to reach out @ JeremyofTheGreenerLawn@gmail.com if you want me to take a look at what you have going on!
First pass is the closest then work your way away from it that way each pass is going away from ur. If you notice it was closest to my flower bed first, that’s the closest to the outlet. Then I worked my way away towards my sidewalk. Way easier... first pass or two could be tricky then the cord will stay out of your way.
Great video! What about the power hit? Is manual Dethatch the better method? I’m looking at doing the power hit this summer for my TTTF in Maryland. Just wanted to get your opinion. Thanks.
Chris Osby manual dethatching- quick removal, below 75 degrees, doesn’t return nutrients, runs risk of damaging the lawn. Dthatch power hit- ruclips.net/video/3V18UrSAymc/видео.html Returns nutrients for grass and soil to feed on, not aggressive to turf at all, doesn’t work below 85 as a Dthatch product. In your case for summer, by far the power hit is better! You will not damage anything!
@@TheGreenerLawn just hope im early enough in the season. Cool season zone 5b. We've had a rough spring so far. Not alot of sunny days a bunch of rain and cooler than usual temps. So i think lll be fine
+Andrew Lee sounds like it I like to use dethatchers below 75, during periods it Will Not get Above 80 For like 1.5-2 weeks of recovery. You should be fine if you meet those requirements. The removal of thatch in that situation will help with possible fungal issues.
Your question is a quality question. It does feel cheap, you are correct but I picked this machine up three years ago. It has been used on my lawn roughly 6 times so that’s like 30,000 ft.² but I’ve lent it to no less than 30 people, so I know it has probably 150,000 ft.² through it. Because I’ve made my money from it from this video and the links so I have a few of these for people around me and Utah to use and this is the original one, and it just keeps going And their two year warranty on it is super solid for people who have had to use it from what I’ve heard.
I’ve had mine for a couple of years and am very satisfied. If you go slow it gets up more thatch. Next year I’m going to once a month during the season. I didn’t this year and it was more work. Hint: if you let the loosened thatch dry a little you can blow it with a leaf blower and reduce the raking.
I wish they made a battery powered option!
As a matter a fact they do: amzn.to/3gett8a
Here is how it performs: ruclips.net/video/6q-u2agnfLI/видео.html
Not they don't there all sold out
@@TheGreenerLawn no there all sold out
As of a month ago, they did. And in two months they will start rolling back in stock.
@@TheGreenerLawn It's gonna be 2 months before if an buy one?
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower ruclips.net/user/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
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It's a glorious piece of plastic. feels cheap and performs like a beast
I borrowed my neighbors sunjoe dethatcher and it was fantastic going to buy one asap
@@edwardcosenza3219 smart move👌🏻
It really does an amazing job soooo ez to operate. Love it!!!
@@vincentstivali1561 Totally agree!
I love my Sun Joe! I've had it for 4 years and use it at both our pretty large properties. It's like a toy but it's a total workhorse. Lawns look fabulous after dethatching, seeding and then aerating and overseeding in the fall. Very easy!
So true.
I received mine yesterday and gave it a go today and I was blown away at how much thatch it pulled up. It also levelled out my lawn nicely too! 👍 Very impressed.
Glorious pics of plastic isn’t it?!? For the cost and what it does it punches above its weight 💯
@@TheGreenerLawn That's for sure... totally exceeded any preconceived notions I had about it.
Recently bought the SJ dethatcher. Wow, affordable,easy to use and it really works. I am being asked from my neighbors to work on their lawns.. it is actually fun to work with !,,,
Addicting isn’t it! Lol, I always tell people it’s like watching a lawn version of dr pimple popper.
I love my Sun Joe! I am 58 years old and love little tiny tools! I just hang it on the wall of my garage when I'm done. Best $120.00 I have spent this garden year!
Carole that’s great to hear! It’s so light an maneuverable, that almost any one can handle it and work it as intended. Very solid investment you made for sure!
Bought one figure I’d give it a try you know your getting old when your exited about buying yard tools lol
It’s addicting, honestly. These things are like watching the lawns version of dr pimple popper, cause you never know what your going to pull up! 😂
Lol I'm 51 my wife calls me "The Lawn Nazi" got me a Bumper sticker with LCN on it lawn care nut lol I'm grabbing a sun Joe this summer .
@@brentyoung2310 lol 😂
Might have to wait till aug for them to be back in stock, but tell her it’s a good hobby for us nuts! (Ps on the low, I got stickers too 😜)
Easy, I'm only 35....
Just bought the green works dethatcher....
Redid my yard today....
labor day weekend and I would usually be going somewhere. now I am playing with my new dethatcher toy and watching videos now to compare notes.
I used the new version of this on my acre+ lot, took a couple days but it did not disappoint. NEVER again by hand!
It is a beast for sure!
I had my sun joe for two years already and I can see it was definitely worth the investment, especially since I got it for $80 on sale.
Ahh heck ya! Solid stuff for sure! Can’t beat that sale deal!
I will be getting me a SunJoe ,I have watch many reviews, and yours is the last one I need my mind is made up thanks sunjoe here I come.
Heck yea Anthony! Glad I could help ya! Thing is a beast! Let me know if I can help ya out with anything!
@@TheGreenerLawn no love for the transition zones? When do we dethatch
@@roba168 hey Rob, so the dethatching is not done on zones, it’s done by grass type, cool season or warm season grass. So if you have rye, Kentucky blue, fescue, you have a cool season lawn and you Dethatch in spring. If you have Bermuda, st Augustine, centipede, zoysia, or Bahia are warm season lawns and should be Dethatcher late spring early summer as it begins to actively grow.
There are varying thoughts on dethatch some of these grass types, feel free to ask about your specific one.
JeremyofTheGreenerLawn@gmail.com
I was super excited to have received my Sun Joe Dethatcher today via Amazon. I felt like a happy child on Christmas day. I look forward to test it out.
They are a blast. When I talk to folks I compare it to watching dr pimple popper, as the thatch just keeps coming and coming out, of what seems like, nowhere. Love to hear your thoughts when you use it!
Just got mine today , with this video i am ready to rock n roll tomorrow. Thanks For awesome video man !!! It has all information that you need and also self Q/A has all the answers that i need
Heck yea, game on Tony! If you need set up help, I have a video for that:
SunJoe Dethatcher Scarifier Unboxing | Assembly | Q&A
ruclips.net/video/pq02MrlkcB8/видео.html
Glad I could assist ya!
This saved me hours of raking. The cord gets in the way. But a must have for the lawn.
It’s a real help for sure!
Just got mine today, took it out of the box, did the minor assembly and got my yard done all within 30 min. Picked out way more thatch than I thought I had.
CRAZY RIGHT?!? Friggin’ like dr pimple popper with how much there is in there when you think it’s a tiny amount!
I could not believe the dead grass that came out of my St. Augustine. Since I had an area to dump it, after dethatching a front yard 100 x 40, I had 5 large piles of dead grass at least 6' wide and almost 4' high. Well worth the money.
😳RIGHT?!? That’s Nutz! Good stuff tho! How did it perform when it could breathe?
I just finished using this thing twice on my lawn. Amazing how much this pulls up. I quickly figured out that holding the back flap open maybe a third of the way with some bungee cords made the clumping problems vanish. Makes is much easier to push along.
Jamie, thanks for the comment. It really is a beast isn’t it. Crazy how a cheap flimsy piece of plastic can do soo much!
Don’t take this as a slam (as it’s not), I just don’t see it as an issue at all. This whole video was shot on -10 setting (max lowest), 2 settings below the recommended 0 setting, and it was my wife pushing the machine. As you can see, outside recommended settings and a lady using it, super thick lawn. it didn’t have any issues. I think people really over think this aspect and make it a bigger issue then it really is.
As the tines grab and pull, this machine actually semi pulls it’s self along(but this could be because I’m have it slammed soooo low out side of recommended settings lol).
But with that said, your on to something there, just be cautious of debris, it can get ahold of it and shoot it at your legs if it’s open like that. I know people who have sent rocks through then bag. 😳
@@TheGreenerLawn Good point about not opening up the flap too much. Debris can definitely fly out the back of that sucker. And fast! Good idea to do this with long pants on perhaps.
I also had it on the lowest setting. This may have been a mistake for the first time use since my lawn had never been dethatched before. So I may have been pulling up too much material in one pass. I think that made the machine a bit harder to push with the flap down and trapping so much material inside the unit. After the first cleanup, I did a second pass. With that pass, I raised the unit one notch and held the flap open a bit with the bungee cords. The discharge was much more even than the first pass. Not nearly as many clumps since the material wasn't getting trapped inside the machine then dumped out all at once.
One thing to consider with running the unit with the flap partially open is that the motor will probably be working with less stress. With less material inside the unit flying around the tines, the motor can work easier. I can see this extending the life of the product as well as keeping the unit and your extension cord running cooler.
@@JamieWardHD 💯 spot on! I see the motor
Heat being a prob for sure and in that case; releasing effort /debris is a spot on move! 💯🔥
They come with a catcher in the newer models
I get better results with mine after I cutted1 1/2" off the front lip so that it does not dig in the ground all the time, block the rear door partially open( to let the dead grass out easier) and use not the racking tool but the scarificator.
The scarificator blades add the advantage of creating "groves" in the soil for the fertilizer or seeds to lodge in.
I use mine once in the spring ( I just did it yesterday) and once in the fall.
Do it twice at 90 degrees from each other.
I use my lawn mover to pick up the dead grass.
Solid use of the Scarifier, not its “intended”, but adaptations of tools is key!
I’ve seen and been recommended the open the back hatch up a lot, but I didn’t see any issue with it. Do I agree it would help? Yea, but I’ve never experienced an issue with it yet.
I can't tell if I'm more impressed by the Sun Joe or the incredible Mountain View in the back. Great video. Subscribing now!
I would say they are equally impressive! Lol thanks for the sub! I love the interaction and feedback, so feel free!!
Professional here, use some wire or rope to lift the lid in the back a little so the grass don't stuck. Smoothes the process, but don't lift it too high becouse of stones and other things that can be shooted from blades.
So you have a great idea (and people should prob do it 💯 ), but to be honest, it never really clogged up, it kicked it out really easily, crazy enough. I’m supprised thinking about it after the fact.
This is an awesome product. I am wore out raking up and carrying away my thatch. Cant recommend it strong enough. Thanks for the vid.
Lots of work, but as you know, your lawn will love it! thanks sir for the feedback!
I love mine! Only issue I had is that after three lawns last season the gear wore down. So, I have to find the part in the machine and SunJoe will replace it.
Dadding All Day ohh wow, but it sounds like they will handle it? That’s admirable! Really seems like a solid machine for sure! I had worried that it would be flimsy, and not be able to do a thicker, long lawn. It proved me wrong! Thanks for the comment!
The Greener Lawn Oh yeah. Great company! The warranty on that thing is fantastic!
I've had the SunJoe a few years now. I would suggest finding a way to slightly open the back cover so that the unit is not dragging the thatch. I use a bungee cord, but plan to put in something more permanent, such as a 1/4” all- thread.
smart!!
I bought one last fall. Absolutely worth every penny. Awesome little machine. Yard is looking good Jeremy 👊
+Pacific Northwest Lawns thank you sir! You aren’t lieing, it’s super solid! How many times you used it?
The Greener Lawn I’ve used it once on my lawn and 3 neighbors lawns.
The Sunjoe dethatcher is now on my wish list. It definitely would beat hand racking the lawn which is my current method to dethatch the lawn. It such a chore. 😂🤣🤦♀️. Thank you for sharing your video and info!🤗
OJ Hoang that raking is a pain, a chore, a no go! When you pull the trigger you will be addicted to the machine for sure! lol glad I could help get ya info!
I've strongly considered manual (hand) dethatching the outlier areas of the lawn before and after using the machine dethatching.
I agree, great tool. I used the scarifier on my bermuda lawn this summer. It worked great.
Saweet! Did it have any problems going through that Bermuda of yours? Your lawn is pretty thick!
@@TheGreenerLawn no early spring so the bermuda isn't super thick yet.
ahh, got ya! understood.
Just bought one and today is the day I use it can’t wait.
Ohhh ohhhh ohh let me know how it goes! 👀
First pass is done and pulled out 3 - 55 gallon bags of dead grass on the 10 setting. My house was built in 93’ so I doubt this has ever been done.
What I will say is this more than paid for itself for the $116.00 I invested. Going to germinate my grass seed then scarify and lay it down next week.
I ordered one of these through Amazon three months ago. Mine won’t be in until September so don’t order through Amazon. Looking forward to having one of these machines. My man Lawn Ginja highly recommend .
John Herman Lol who’s this guy you speak of? Is he a rep for this company? Is he the owner? Could he maybe be found here?!? --> instagram.com/p/B9LB8eIJyeP/?igshid=pyqapolnzp8t
Amazons getting slightly better.. but ur correct.
Everywhere is out or super slow right now with the Dethatcher
Weird i ordered mine and got it within a week almost a month ago
Can we take a minute to appreciate the snow capped mountains in the backdrop
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Saw this on amazon and I figured it was junk for the price they're asking. Guess i was wrong, soon it will be mine! It will pay for itself after a few uses compared to renting.
@@matthermens1355 you will be pleasantly surprised 😂 it will feel flimsy (this is true) BUT as you can see it has power to pull. If you have any problems with it, sunjoe is awesome company to respond and help, for their 2 year warranty.
The grass seemed to clog so I used a couple of spring clamps to hold the catcher "door" open a couple of inches to allow the dead grass to come out clog free.
Never experienced it on the 801e, but I use a paint stick on the 805e so I 💚 your engineering
Just bought one and as a landscaper I was skeptical but this video helped but that worry aside. We'll see how it holds up over multiple use
I have lent mine out several times over 2 years and no issues, they come with a 2 year warranty as well. Not pro level but def beast mode!
I really have to try this sunjoe. I have never dethatched my lawn before. Great video! Looks like it worked really well.
You should! If your thatch and dead grass warrant it, you should use it! if your lucky enough to have solid organisms and temps that don’t give u issues, there is no need.
Will be great when we start seeing some battery powered options surface as well.
zeroibis 💯
Man's favorite machine.... this is better than lawn mower.
SOOOOOO enjoyable, its addicting like watching one of those pimple popper shows.... lol
Excellent review, a friend just lent me hers, and like a responsible human being, I wanted to make damn sure that I did it the right way. Great explanation, great delivery by yourself, and great little extra tips. Thanks for making this!
Thank you for the feedback, and the quest for knowledge!
I've used mine several times and its already paid for itself.
They really do, if you figure a good dethatching costs around $10-20 a 1000 sqft... it adds up quick 💰💵💰
Excellent video! I just bought one of these and this video was all I needed in terms of instructions
Leon, glad I could help!
I know set up is easy, but here was my vid on that:
ruclips.net/video/pq02MrlkcB8/видео.html
Let me know if I can answer any other questions.
@@TheGreenerLawn Thanks! watching it now
I can attest dethatcting once a year can not be the way. The English, dethatch many of times a year. I believe both spring and fall. For us northern cool season folk is almost a must
All lawns are different. It depends on Care, watering, feeding, environmental, etc. Some, you are very correct, they will need a dethatch bump often, and some others never need it.
My lawn struggled from last year having the wettest spring on record for Utah. It drew all my roots up, causing a lot of drying out issues, causing more dead grass then normal for my lawn. So, that is 1/2 the reason I Dethatcher. The other reason was for a lawn leveling I really need, I didn’t want thatch under a bunch of sand.
Awesome… thanks. Just ordered a SunJoe… looking forward to using it!! Can you comment on the scarifier please. How, why, and when should this be used? Thanks kindly. (One day later) - Ok… done… did my lawns and wow!! … got three huge and compacted garbage bags full of dried and yellow “thatch” with very little green grass in the mix. The SunJoe was awesome… performed extremely well. I was elated. It is now two weeks later and the lawns look fabulous!! Highly recommended 👍
ruclips.net/video/6q-u2agnfLI/видео.html
Skip to
12:24 I explain and show it. Let me know if I can clarify further.
The SunJoe is great. However, the cord is beyond annoying. I cant wait until they release a battery powered version.
Can’t argue that.... solid con and solution!
Wow, what an amazing machine! Thank you for the review of it! I’m going to have to pick one of these up! Love your channel!
They are worth it for sure! You should get one! Thank you for the support and love! Much appreciated!
Thanks Jeremy. Just bought one !
After this video and then Ginja’s how could I NOT 😀
Lol u will love the little flimsy thing.
Thanks for posting this. I am starting to get into taking care of my lawn now and this little machine looks like exactly what I need.
It will def help!
The Q&A was great. Thanks for sharing.
+Tony Bowers i figured I’d look on google and find the hottest questions about it and answer them! Glad you enjoyed it Tony!
Newbie seeking advice from anyone!! Thx for the video. Your yard is nice to start with. I have a bumpy yard with creeping charlie and bellflower starting to take over in some spots. My plan was to use this, then seed and fertilize with Milogranite. Now I'm wondering if I scrape it through the weeds, will I spread it to the rest of the yard. Thank you.
I’d the weeds are not actively seeding, then no, you could alway use a herbicide first on your lawn let the weeds die back then start your process (draw back here is they herbicides will give you a time frame till you can seed, there is one tho that works!)
But using the Dethatcher and then the Scarifier for the seed to have good seed to soil contact. You will be in the right direction.
Feel free to email me at JeremyofTheGreenerLawn@gmail.com for help.
Hey man, did you read the instruction? The -10 setting is for the sacrifier blade. For the dethatcher pins, you should use the taller settings.
Nope, wasn’t my machine. 🤷 worked just fine tho (I have since gotten my own and yes, they recommend 0,5,10 for Dethatch) .... lol I don’t understand the logic, tho, as Scarifier is suppose to dig ground soil and rip out roots and Dethatch just pulls the thatch... how could it be too bad for it... BUT YOU’RE CORRECT 👌🏻 (for what the manual says 🙃).
@@TheGreenerLawn thanks for the quick response!!! I think the reason they recommend a higher setting for the dethatcher is to preserve the pins. So as the pins wear down, you have more adjustments to go lower as the pins wear down. Since on these machines you cannot only replace the pins and you have to replace the entire barrel, it’s probably more cost effective that way!!!
@@hammertimee777 As it wasn’t mine, I just went with what the neighbor said..
Smart. I didn’t think of that. I know the Greenworks has replacement springs.... I think I subconsciously thought this did too... lol solid thought process!
@@TheGreenerLawn thanks man! I am due for my autumn scarifying and today is the last day I can do it because it’ll rain and get too cold for the rest of the year in Vancouver starting tomorrow. I needed some motivation to get my butt out to scarify my lawn. I’m not looking forward to it after the time change, but I know I’ll be glad I did it by spring of next year
@@hammertimee777 how did it go?!?
?? How soon after dethatching should I set new seed in to the lawn? New to lawn care. Thanks Matt for suggesting the "The Greener Lawn". great video by the way!..
Right away, as you opened up the soil, and your seed needs seed to soil contact. With that said best time to seed is fall beginning in September. Second best is spring time.
You can during the summer, just takes more water and time.
I would really like to get one of these. The price is right, for sure. However, I would need at least a 100' extension chord to do my, not that large, lawn. As a 50' cord that is needed would run over $80.00, I can't see spending that much more for a cord than I would for the dethatcher. The cord price is from Walmart.
lol I’m using 100 ft on from Home Depot; , that isn’t horrible.
www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-100-ft-14-3-Cold-Weather-Extension-Cord-83100HY/309931956
www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-100-ft-14-3-Indoor-Outdoor-Extension-Cord-Red-and-Black-AW62609/100661437
I get it for sure!
Just bought my sunjoe, I'm about to try it today..
Let’s goooo! Let me know how you like it, also, since it’s hot outside, use extra water to help it
Great review! Your grass looks so good. The view in your neighborhood is beautiful! 🏔🏔
Thanks William, this really helped it to breathe! It is a spectacular view over towards the mountains! 💯 thank you
Hard Flex on every single person watching right now! Lol just order mine! Thanks
Lol love it! And best flex ever!
great video and information. How do you protect the sprinkler heads when using the Sun Joe dethatcher. Obviously go around them but anything else we need to do?
I flag them, but to be 💯 honest I don’t think it could do much damage, machine is light, and I feel it would just bounce off it (lift up not cause issues).
Just rec'd mine Sunday will try Saturday. I have a smaller lawn then yours. Wish me luck.
Your going to love it... I can give you that heads up! No luck needed, as it’s actually addicting!
Have one works great.
More impressed with the backdrop.
Lol yea, Utah mountains are Phenomenal
Another great video! Just used mine for the for the first time last week and it was a beast!
Heck yea, light weight, flimsy feeling... but performs like an absolute beast for sure!
Thank you Sir you showed and answered my questions. Great Vid keep up the good work!
Ossie Rod Glad I could of of service! Feel free to ask any others u come up with!
Will add, you need an extension cord that will add cost if you don't have 50ft 14awg or 100ft 12awg cord. Still better results imo than the industrial rentals ive used in past.
💯 well said sir! You have to have this, or no juice for you!
Just bought one. Can't wait to use it...
Addicting! When using it in the heat….. water water water to rebound it!
walking that slow with my 3 acres of TTTF would take till the US pays off all its debt. It did sound like a industrial hoover. Think best bet for me would be a billy goat model. Cool vid.....
Lol yea, 6k sqft is about max… maybe 10
Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. Liked and subscribed.
Anytime, feel free to reach out with any questions! JeremyofTheGreenerLawn@gmail.com
Love the blue siding color w/ the rock accent!
💚💚💚thx!
couple things
1. those are some nice lawn shoes
2. i would like it fr just the scarifier
3. no mulching tube here lol
1- 🤫 that’s the wife in those shots.... lol
2- Scarifier -solid use for it! Those blades do work! Lol
3- reel?
Nope. No reel. Just a vintage mtd Briggs
+Matthew Schorfheide ohh sweet? I
Take it since it’s vintage, that’s the reason it doesn’t have a mulch plug.
Love this machine but wish the catch bag was larger
2,000,000 % agree
Cold me insane but I was not only impressed with Sun Joe but that clove hitch knot you used to hook up your extension cord :-)
lol.... I’m impressed that I pulled off a knot 🪢 that had a name! You have made my day lol! Thanks! Ohh I mean, I know what I was doing knot wise the whole time ..... 😝
Great video, appreciate the detailed information. I love being in the yard during the spring months, and keeping the grass green is a priority. I just saw this little machine today and definitely purchasing one of these for the spring :)
Glad I can be of assistance. I think you will love this machine, it can be addicting.
Spring time is the best for sure, and green grass is a MUST!
If you have any questions, or input please feel free to share.
I have another question but the photo needed to go with my question, I don't know how to upload :) So, I'll have to send a personal email.
@@rondab6390 JeremyofTheGreenerLawn@gmail.com
Thank you... I just sent the email and a photo. I hope it sent.
@@rondab6390 yup, saw it right after I sent that lol. I’ve responded, feel free to keep the q’s coming.
Awesome Video per usual ;) I need to do that!!! Unreal how much thatch comes up, Now your lawn can Breathe, Happy Grass
Thank you, per usual 🙃! It’s well worth it if you have a thatch later! This would be perfect o your lawn!
@@TheGreenerLawn I need to get on that m probably fall now, since I put those sod pieces down
Prtygrl44 true!
Just moved into a new home. Ready to revive the lawn. Needs dethatching, has weeds present, and then I’d like to overseed. Do you think a weed n feed after dethatching would be too stressful? If so, maybe I just skip the weed n feed.
Honestly, I don’t like weed and feeds they put a herbicide all over your lawn, and if it doesn’t land on a weed, stick to it, it doesn’t kill any weeds but rather the microbes in the soil thst help our grass. I like spot sprays…
Sorry off that soap box, your question, weed and feeds, are not good with seeding as they usually block seed germination or kill baby grass (short of a active called mesotrione). So if I was you, I would go with a starter fertilizer: shrsl.com/3nnmm
Great video, thank you for helping to understand this!
200% glad to help!
Well would you look at that , just look at it !! I'm buying me one , whether I need it or not
You didn’t know how much you WANTED IT... before this video.... now... you need it to satisfy the urge to pull out dead grass... 😜
Why not simply mulch the raised thatch into dus/natural Fert? Nice video
SOO much material, it needs to be removed. That’s choking out the airflow to the soil, the microbes on the soil, the crowns of the plant, and reducing moisture in the soil as it’s being collected in the thatch.
It’s too thick (above 1/2”). Below mulching is awesome.
It looks like the front skirt was constantly digging in to the lawn and needing to be lifted. Perhaps cutting the bottom inch of plastic off the front skirt would make it easier to operate?
It was cause how unlevel my lawn was, it was hitting in sprinkler lines. I know right what your talking about. Newer versions have less issues from what I’ve been told.
Gosh great place to live, magnificent scenery in the back ground.
Utah, my friend! 👌🏻 Thanks Sandy!
Yes i see why your lawn is the way it is. really really thick and dry, its all the sun your have there. We never have this, but the best ever lawns in April and on wards. From Leicester England.
@@sandysanderson8588 yea, we are a desert. So we get little water any time. But the mountains make a nice reprieve! Is England wet?
@@TheGreenerLawn England is very wet at the moment, I've just bought a new Allett mower Kensington 14b. but the lawn is just so so wet. Its a bit grime so say the least. but in a few months time were sorted.
The yard guy I was using brought chinch bugs to my yard, and now it is completely destroyed. It looks like thick weeds instead of grass. I just purchased a battery powered Sun Joe Dethatcher. Will this help me fix my problem.
If you have pest pressure still use bifenthrin, to kill them. Mind sending me pics to JeremyofTheGreenerLawn@gmail.com ? Let’s see what your lawn needs.
I wasn’t able to put my pictures up here. I did send them in a reply to your email
@@TheGreenerLawn did you get the picture I sent in reply to your email?
@@hagler77441 nothing has come through. JeremyofTheGreenerLawn@gmail.com
@@TheGreenerLawn I can’t seem to send you pictures. At least 50-60% of my lawn is covered in this straw like/hay like looking grass.
Nice video Jeremy! You can’t go wrong with a SunJoe 😊
+niceAZlawn ohh how true! Thank you sir!
Sun Joe baby, I love mine!
Heck ya! Things a beast! Love it! Well worth it on smaller sections for sure!
Holy cow just got mine. Wow awesome machine
Right?!? Glad you got one!! Thanks for the feedback!
They need a battery powered version now and 4 of the same sized wheels. It looks like it really works, but seems to be limited for smaller lawns.
Nothing mentioned, I just recommended it so we aren’t ripping out long grass. I took it down to 2.5” so that it stood ridge and didn’t lay over at all. I would recommend finding that level for your lawn!
Btw, how ya been methodical?!? Long time! 😁
Methotical2 I agree, a battery version would rock! That cord was a trick. I came close to it a lot.... the only two reasons it’s for smaller lawns,
One: extension cord length.
Two: 13” wide.... it would do a million acres, if you could figure out the cord, and just take it 13” at a time!
@@TheGreenerLawn Hey. I am doing well, how about you and the family? I was eyeballing those snow capped mountains in the background and it reminded me when I lived in Salt Lake City.
that’s great glad all are well and healthy during these times! we are doing well, kids are antsy about school line .... they aren’t digging it!
The mountains are still there and waiting your return to come ski them! Hey, while ur here u could play in my lawn 😁
@@TheGreenerLawn Where in Utah are you?
Great review Jeremy, thanks! 👍👊
+jef chaplin thanks Jef! How have ya been? How’s your lawn?
The Greener Lawn been well, thanks for asking. 😎
The lawn is always a work in progress. 😳
Thanks for the three tips I will use when dethatching, scarifying and oversending this fall. 👍
Thanks again for your effort on these videos, keep up the great work. 👊
good to hear Jef! Lawns are funny animals, most people can’t grow a single house plant but we try to tackle millions in our yard...... 😳
Always love sharing tips and tricks.... makes our yard work a touch easier! gl with the fall dethatch!
Always appreciate the confidence boosters! thank you!
what do you use to delimitate your garden from the lawn? do you use prefabricated concrete ones?
Just bought one can’t wait to try it out
Marsha, your about to fall in love! Lol it’s addicting!
Thanks for sharing this video. This is helpful.
Glad I could help! Let me know if you have quesions
Shame I can't get my hands on one of these in Australia 😞. You guys have access to so much more than us Aussie lawn lovers.
Our Aussie fam needs love too! Makes me sad you guys don’t get some fun toys... but then again you guys have kangaroos.... and we don’t 😂
The Greener Lawn Hilarious and True, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
Kangaroos are just hoppy deer you can't shoot without being a farmer. Much rather have deer here 😁
I thought about getting a sun joe,but I have read many reviews stating the gears strip in just a short amount of time.
I’ve heard it too, but you gotta be careful with them. They are just homeowner grade.. and it’s not a pro machine... with that said, 2 people I heard it from both told me Sunjoe took care of it easily and quickly, under warranty .... so they seem to back their products.
So pros and cons on both side of the coin. Valid point Dave.
Did someone drive the SunJoe it on a sidewalk?
Ajaybhai Shah could of, people don’t always own up to oopses
SUN JOE! GREAT Machine for the money!!
+James Phillips III 💯 % thing does work, that’s for sure!!
Great vid man!! I wanna offer this service to my little part time lawn hustle I do?? When do you recommend me start??? I’m in south texas
Ur kick off will be April any cool season grasses, and late may early June for any warm season grasses
Great job.....Have you used the scarifier? I'm thinking that would be the best attachment to use, just prior to overseeding? And if you have irrigation, I'm assuming that you'd need to flag the heads, if using the scarifier.
I have use the scarifier. It’s not tough enough to hurt heads but it’s never a bad idea to avoid him. So over seeding you would actually want to get all the thatch out of there versus the little teeny trenches that this is going to create. The scar fire is used to thin to healthy of grass that’s thickened up and it’s choking it’s own self out. It doesn’t remove enough material to use it alone.
Great info. Thanks, Jeremy!
Thx graham!
Excellent video and beautiful lawn! I was just wondering though. I just purchased this Sun Joe and the instruction recommends not raking at -5 or-10, but I see you used -10. I apologize if this came up in the comments as I didn't read them all.
Lol this one was my neighbors machine (I was told how to use it.. not correctly), I got my self one and I rectified the statement in this video:
SunJoe Dethatcher Scarifier Unboxing | Assembly | Q&A ruclips.net/video/pq02MrlkcB8/видео.html
You are correct!
@@TheGreenerLawn Thanks for commenting. The machine didn't seem to struggle, so I just was wondering what you thought.
@@KM-bs1zu personally I didn’t feel or see any struggle, I personally tell every one to use it as it says in the manual ( I still use it on -10... lol) I like that setting, even tho it’s wrong 😂
Just bought one. Can’t wait
wrathcc ahh heck ya!! Get it!!
Loved the video! What grass do you have? I inherited a neglected zoysia lawn in FL and I am struggling on what I need to do to restore it to the glory I know zoysia can attain. I’m sure dethatching is a good step.
Dylan Hayek glad you loved it! Thank you!
Kentucky blue grass (I live in Utah)
Best thing you can do for your lawn right now would be give it nutrients, as it’s going to start the semi dormancy Florida goes through, but really check your watering to make sure your getting good water coverage (1” everywhere a week), and mow frequently and consistently. It makes a huge change doing the simple basics.
Then think about this for next season
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Normally a dethatching isn’t needed unless it is more then a 1/2” in zoysia. Also, it does better to do it when actively growing like June- early July.
Feel free to reach out @ JeremyofTheGreenerLawn@gmail.com if you want me to take a look at what you have going on!
Any suggestions for dealing with weeds? Like I said. I inherited a bit of a mess
Dylan Hayek what weeds specifically? There are better products for specific problems. General, I really like Tzone, and it’s safe for use on zoyzia
Cord management was tedious. This was the first use of my de-thatcher. Any suggestion for cord management to keep from tripping/tangling the cord?
First pass is the closest then work your way away from it that way each pass is going away from ur. If you notice it was closest to my flower bed first, that’s the closest to the outlet. Then I worked my way away towards my sidewalk. Way easier... first pass or two could be tricky then the cord will stay out of your way.
What about the Scarifier?
Great video! What about the power hit? Is manual Dethatch the better method? I’m looking at doing the power hit this summer for my TTTF in Maryland. Just wanted to get your opinion. Thanks.
Chris Osby
manual dethatching- quick removal, below 75 degrees, doesn’t return nutrients, runs risk of damaging the lawn.
Dthatch power hit- ruclips.net/video/3V18UrSAymc/видео.html
Returns nutrients for grass and soil to feed on, not aggressive to turf at all, doesn’t work below 85 as a Dthatch product.
In your case for summer, by far the power hit is better! You will not damage anything!
Ordered mine this week. It will be here tomorrow..
+Andrew Lee AHHH HECK YA!!! Now it’s game on for you, for sure!!
@@TheGreenerLawn just hope im early enough in the season. Cool season zone 5b. We've had a rough spring so far. Not alot of sunny days a bunch of rain and cooler than usual temps. So i think lll be fine
+Andrew Lee sounds like it I like to use dethatchers below 75, during periods it
Will Not get Above 80 For like 1.5-2 weeks of recovery. You should be fine if you meet those requirements. The removal of thatch in that situation will help with possible fungal issues.
Where you order yours from?
Great review subscribed!
Thanks! Glad to have ya!
5:11 Nice. Great advice. Thank you!
Such a time saver! I don’t like wasted time, when things can be done quicker with minimal
Impact! Thanks for your feedback!
It looks very cheaply made. How many times have you used it and how is it really holding up?
Your question is a quality question. It does feel cheap, you are correct but I picked this machine up three years ago. It has been used on my lawn roughly 6 times so that’s like 30,000 ft.² but I’ve lent it to no less than 30 people, so I know it has probably 150,000 ft.² through it. Because I’ve made my money from it from this video and the links so I have a few of these for people around me and Utah to use and this is the original one, and it just keeps going And their two year warranty on it is super solid for people who have had to use it from what I’ve heard.
Awesome simple video!
Thank you, much appreciated!
I just bought the green works one hope it works it will be here soon!!
Vinny Pinatelli I’ve heard decent things about it! 👌🏻
I’ve had mine for a couple of years and am very satisfied. If you go slow it gets up more thatch. Next year I’m going to once a month during the season.
I didn’t this year and it was more work. Hint: if you let the loosened thatch dry a little you can blow it with a leaf blower and reduce the raking.
johnnybeanz1 heck ya, thanks johnny for the tips!! Much appreciated!!
Thanks really appreciate it I was getting discouraged Cuz I hear bad things about it all the time