Best Lawn Dethatcher With Bag

 

Best Lawn Dethatcher With Bag – There are obvious benefits to using a lawn dethatcher – lawn scarifier – with a bag attached at the rear. It’s a similar principle to using a lawnmower with a bag to the rear. It cuts down on the amount of ‘to and fro’. 

 

What exactly does a lawn dethatcher / lawn scarifier do?

 

The blades remove thatch from the grass – thatch being dead grass, etc. The blades also slice small-sized grooves into the soil below the grass. 

 

You may be surprised to learn that if your lawn has a thin layer of thatch – the thatch is around half-an-inch thick or less, it’s beneficial to overall lawn health. 

 

This thin layer of thatch works in a similar fashion to organic mulch. It helps in conserving soil moisture and it helps to reduce the potential for soil temperature fluctuation. 

 

 

 

Best Lawn Dethatcher With Bag - Best dethatching machine for lawn
Lawn dethatcher with collection bag

 

 

 

What’s more, a thin layer of thatch still permits air, nutrients, and water to penetrate the soil.

 

This no longer occurs should the layer of thatch become too thick. A thicker layer of thatch – an inch or more deep – acts as a barrier. Besides blocking fertilizer, water, and nutrients, a thick thatch layer traps healthy grass roots. This makes the grass roots vulnerable in terms of drought, heat, and general stress. 

 

And when you irrigate your lawn, if the thatch layer is thick the water can get ‘stuck’ in the thatch. This means that there’s a lack of air.

 

On top of all this, a thick layer of thatch establishes a breeding ground whereby insect pests and lawn diseases can easily thrive. 

 

There are various lawn grasses that generate heavier thatch buildup than alternative varieties. 

 

The more spreading, vigorous species, among them being the creeping rescues, Bermudagrass, Kentucky bluegrass, have a tendency to require more frequent dethatching.

 

Grasses that are clump-forming – perennial ryegrass, tall fescue – rarely experience problems with thatch buildup. 

 

Lawns that are sitting on a compacted soil (typically clay soils) or on soils that are particularly low in pH (acidic soils) are also more liable to experiencing thatch buildup. 

 

Heavy pesticide usage and overfertilizing also contribute to thatch buildup. 

 

 

 

While a dethatching machine does help to aerate your lawn to a small extent it will not perform that job quite in the same way as a plug aerator. 

 

When you scarify your lawn quite frequently, the process cuts grass roots (which isn’t a bad thing) and improves growth for thicker, healthier turf.

 

After using a dethatcher on your lawn you may be surprised just how poorly your grass will appear. Not to worry, however. The grass will regrow and be far better after the experience. 

 

 

 

Anyway, now that’s established, what are the best lawn dethatchers with detachable bag? Let’s have a look now. Please be aware that all of the following dethatchers are electrically powered. 

 

 

 

Best Lawn Dethatcher With Bag

 

Sun Joe Dethatcher AJ801E 13 in. 12 Amp – Electric Scarifier + Lawn Dethatcher and Aerator With Collection Bag

 

 

Best Lawn Dethatcher With Bag
Sun Joe AJ801E Scarifier / Lawn Dethatcher

 

 

The SunJoe Dethatcher / Scarifier AJ801E 13-inch with collection bag is arguably the best of ’em. 

 

The motor is 12 amp while the raking path is 12.6 inches wide. You can adjust the height of the deck to obtain various scarifying / dethatching depths. There are five varying depth positions in all.

 

The raking depth can be tailored via the depth-control knob. You can choose raking depths of between -0.4 in. (10 mm below the soil) to +0.4 in. (10 mm above the soil).

 

The tines are sprung steel to provide maximum pickup of thatch and moss. 

 

Enhancing the raking ability the SunJoe Dethatcher has been provided with AirBoost technology. This AirBoost technology maximizes thatch pickup. 

 

And, of course, there’s a thatch and moss collection bag which is detachable. The bag has a capacity of 8 gallons/ 30 liters. 

 

The Sun Joe AJ801E Dethatcher starts at the push of a button. Additionally, there’s a safety switch that works to prevent starting the machine accidentally. 

 

This Sun Joe aerator lawn dethatcher weighs 27 lbs. The color is light green while the collection box is black. 

 

For peace of mind, Snow Joe (the company selling this product) provides customers with a two-year warranty from date of purchase. If you do need to take advantage of the warranty, or you need to get in touch with the company for another reason, you can call customer service at 1-866-766-9563.

 

 

Greenworks 27022 14-Inch Corded Dethatcher

 

Greenworks Dethatcher

Greenworks 27022 Dethatcher

 

This Greenworks Dethatcher, the 27022, is powered by a 10 amp motor (13 amp and 40V motors (the 2-in-1 dethatcher/scarifier) are also available). It has a 14 inch dethatching path (blades measure 14 inches across). 

The 3-position tine depth adjustment means you have improved control by removing any matted layers in your grass to promote lawn health.

The tines are stainless steel for continually reliable performance.

The handle is adjustable so the dethatcher is easy to push around without having to constantly bend over. The handle also comes with an ergonomic, padded grip for additional user comfort.

The machine weighs 25.92 lbs and is available in a light green color. Oddly, there’s no collection box with the Greenworks.

You also get a full set of replacement tines when you purchase this Greenworks Dethatcher.

 

 

Goplus Corded Scarifier 14 inch Electric Lawn Dethatcher

 

 

Best Lawn Dethatcher With Bag
Goplus Corded Scarifier Electric Lawn Dethatcher

 

 

The Goplus Corded Scarifier Electric Lawn Dethatcher has a four-position depth control system from -0.4 inches beneath the soil to 0.2 inches above

 

The shell – bodywork – is made from polypropylene and aluminum. Of course, those are both durable substances and also waterproof. 

 

The Goplus is powered by a 1400 watt electric motor.

 

The scarifier rakes a path that’s 14 inches in width. 

 

The detachable collection box has a 10.6 gallon/40 liter capacity.

 

As stated, the machine is dual functionality – scarifier and dethatcher. Steel spring tines allow for maximum pickup of thatch. 

 

Like many other types of electronic garden machinery, to start the Goplus you need to depress the start button while holding the trigger. This helps to prevent accidental starting.

 

Overall dimensions: 22 inches wide, 26.5 inches deep (from front to back), and 40 inches high (from wheelbase to handle end). 

 

The Goplus weighs 31 lbs and is green and black.

 

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