Advice Wanted

[maggiebee]

I'm looking to buy an electric lawn rake/scarifier but would like some advice about which type to buy. Would have to be robust as I have a fair amount of moss and three lawns. Was hand raking today, but it's too big a job and I'm kna***red. Anybody?

[anneasquith]

hand raking is so hard,,,,,,,,,,,,,argos are good for gardening equipment. have you looked on amazon ?

[maggiebee]

Yes Anne, have looked at a couple of different sites. Some "trusted" makes don't get very good feedback, hence my question.

[anneasquith]

could you hire one ? just to try it out.

[maggiebee]

Good idea Anne, might look into that. Often better to try before you buy.

[anneasquith]

yes, if you hired a heavy duty one, you may get all your lawns done in one day.

[Frank97]

I've got something very similar to this
Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation
While I find it does a good job of my lawn, it does need emptying an awful lot.
My lawn is about 175 square meters btw.

[vakayu]

I agree with annesquith,if you only scarify in springtime to eradicate moss etc,look into hiring one.

[Frank97]

metres

[maggiebee]

Thanks for that Frank. Strangely enough it's cheaper to buy the one you highlighted than to rent one for a day. Nearest hire company want £60 + VAT per day!

[ferlew]

May I make a plea for the fruits of your labours?
Hang up the rakings in a bird feeder, they will be appreciated by the birds for lining their nests. :)

[Frank97]

I could do that, Ferlew. It's surprising just how much does come out, all of which I just put in the compost!

[Dee Sa]

all my life I have wanted one of those lawn mowers that you sit on and drive like a tractor but alas never had a garden big enough, doesn't stop me looking longingly at them in B&Q though !