Services
Scarifying & Vacuuming
For a healthy field, scarifying & vacuuming your turf is key
Scarifying and vacuuming may sound like just another chore, but trust us – they’re the secret weapons in your arsenal for turf perfection.
How scarifying can unleash your turf’s potential
Over time, your turf can become choked with thatch – a thick layer of dead grass, roots and debris that inhibits water, air, and nutrients from reaching the soil. Scarifying is a technique that removes this suffocating layer, allowing your turf to breathe and thrive. Say goodbye to sparse patches and hello to a healthier, more resilient field.
Vacuum to banish debris for good
Leaves, twigs, and other debris can wreak havoc on your turf, smothering grass and creating unsightly build-up. Vacuuming removes this, leaving your turf clean, clear, and ready to soak up the sunshine.
Importance of these processes in your turf management program
Scarifying and vacuuming turf are crucial steps in maintaining healthy turf, promoting vigorous growth and preventing disease. They remove thatch buildup, dead turf, and other debris that can hinder growth.
Regularly scarifying or dethatching your sports field is of great benefit to your sports field. Scarifying creates channels for air, water, and nutrients to reach the grassroots more effectively, while vacuuming helps to keep the surface clean and allows for better penetration of fertilisers and other treatments, ensuring optimal turf health and appearance.
For example, couch grass can become quite thick. Scarifying helps thin the surface of the turf, removing excess thatch and debris such as leaves or stones, allowing better nutrient and water absorption for a healthier surface. We recommend turf scarifying for your couch grass at the start of every spring.
Our scarifying and turf vacuuming equipment is at the forefront of the industry, offering a faster and more cost-efficient process.
Improving bounce in cricket wickets
We recommend scarifying your cricket wicket in the transition from footy to cricket season. Turf scarifying is an important process that removes thatch from the wicket for better bounce and ball roll in the pitch.
Turfcare has more than 20 years experience in specialised turf scarifying as part of cricket wicket reconstruction.
Talk to us
Ready to take action and deliver better sports turf for your community?
Get in touch with our expert team to get started today.
