On Sun, 22 May 2005 16:46:30 -0400, Paul Gerst
wrote:

I have a question regarding dethatching....

There are 3 options...

1) Using a thatch rake
2) Using a lawnmower attachment
3) Renting a vertical mower

Which is the best, assuming money is no object. Which is the best for
the lawn?
Does anyone have any other advice on dethatching?

Thanks.

Actually, you could try a tonic to breakdown the thatch. If the
thatch is more than 1", then a mechanical means may be
necessary but try using the famous tonic to breakdown the
thatch:

1 can beer (not light, you want the yeast)
1 can cola (not diet, you want the sugar content)
1 cup liquid soap (lemon scented dishwashing type)
1 cup ammonia

Put in a 20 gal sprayer over 2500 sq ft. of grass.

There are commercial thatch breakdown liquids you can buy as well.

Thunder