Eliet E401 - Lawn Threathment after Dethatching

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Caution:
Wear suitable clothing for cleaning activities. Utility gloves are necessary.
• Useadryclothorsoftbrushforanycleaning.UsepenetratingoilwithMoS2toremovegrease
and lubricants. The latter is a lubricant and rust solvent at the same time.
• Asteamermaybeusedforcleaning,butthewatershouldnotbeoverlypointedatbearings,
protection covers and filler caps. Water is the number one cause of rust and this must be avoi-
ded at all times. Allow the engine to cool down properly before treating it with water.
9.8 Lawn treatment after dethatching
• Afterdethatchingitisessentialtothoroughlyremovetherakedmosstoavoiditfromreat-
taching to the soil.
• Sowing: To thicken up the lawn after dethatching, new grass must be sown in the open spaces.
Working the seed into the soil has preference over sowing on top of the existing grass. It al-
lows faster germination of the seed and quicker thickening of the lawn. Watering the lawn at
regular intervals is required. The sowing machine from ELIET’s product range is highly suitable
for renovating your lawn.
• Fertilising: A balanced fertilising treatment is recommended to help recovery of the existing
lawn. It also stimulates growth of the sown grass. The choice of fertiliser depends on the soil,
acidity and type of grass. Ask advice from a supplier of fertilising products.
• Aeration: Very often the soil under the lawn has been pressed together from walking or
driving on it. The grass doesn’t get enough air as a result. It also prevents easy drainage of rain
water and fertilisers. These are causes for slow growth of the grass and increased growth of
surface parasites such as moss. Opening up the soil requires aeration at a deeper level.
• Sanding: Sanding the lawn can help to provide air to the top layer. Sanding can best be done
after dethatching or aeration. Sharp sand is the best choice.
• Irrigation: Protecting itself from drought, grass will slow down its own growth during conti-
nuous sunny weather and high temperatures. Regular watering is recommended if a period
of drought starts after dethatching. A humid soil below the grass is of key importance for
absorption of fertilisers, continued growth and recovery of the lawn.