Power Raking in Calgary
Over time, a layer of dead grass, roots, and organic debris — called thatch — builds up between your soil and the green blades of grass. When thatch gets thicker than half an inch, it blocks water, air, and nutrients from reaching the roots, slowly suffocating your lawn.
Power raking uses a mechanized rake with rotating flails to aggressively break up and remove this thatch layer. It's one of the most effective spring treatments you can do for a Calgary lawn — especially after a long winter.
We recommend power raking once per year in early spring before the growing season kicks in. Your lawn will look rough for a week or two, but it comes back noticeably thicker and healthier.
Removes thatch buildup — clears the layer that's been blocking water and nutrients all season
Improves water penetration — rain and irrigation actually reach the roots instead of running off
Promotes thicker grass — new growth has room to fill in bare and thin spots
Reduces disease risk — wet thatch is a breeding ground for lawn fungus and disease
Debris removal included — we bag and remove all extracted thatch, leaving your yard clean