Struggling to Grow Turf? Help Your Soil Breathe!

A thorough power raking could be the answer

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Professional Power Raking Services for a Lush and Green Lawn

Alleviate Compaction

Power raking removes the buildup of thatch and moss so that healthy and green grass can grow.

Room to Breathe

Specialized machinery improves the flow of air, water, and nutrients to your soil.

Improve Color & Health

A professional power raking stimulates healthy plant growth to give you a lush, green lawn.

Gentle on Turf

This service tackles tough problems while being gentle on your turf.

Very Effective

If you’re struggling to grow or regrow grass in a certain area, this could make a big difference.

Professionally Done

Trust the experts. We stand behind our work with our Weed Man Guarantee!

What is Power Raking?

Power raking is when a machine with rotating tines or blades is used to:

  • Dig up compacted soil
  • Remove dead moss
  • Extract debris from your lawn

The purpose of power raking is to create ideal growing conditions for the bare areas of the lawn, which will need to be overseeded once the moss has been removed.

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How Do I Dethatch a Lawn?

Dethatching with a power rake must be done with extreme care, as the intense vibration and movement of the power rake can damage the roots of the lawn, leaving it vulnerable to disease and insects.

If power raking is done incorrectly, such as when the machine is set too low or the blades are dull, it can cause damage to the crowns of the grass or even kill the grass. The machine must be at the recommended depth, and the blades must be sharp to minimize any damage to the grass.

Fortunately, the trained professionals here at Weed Man know how to be tough on thatch and easy on your grass.

When Do You Power Rake a Lawn?

The best time of year for power raking is in the early spring or fall, and following a moss control application.

However, that’s not the only time to do it. If you think your lawn needs a power raking or dethatching, start by finding the Weed Man in your area to book a consultation.


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Weed Man deserves 10 stars! I’ve been a customer for 3 years and every service visit has been perfect! As far as pest control goes, Creatures no longer find their way into my home, nor do they hang around outside! Just started the lawn program but the weeds were dead within a couple hours of treatment! I’m a very happy customer! Great caring customer service and service guys! You can’t go wrong with Weed Man!

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Inez Jones

2025/07/03

Weed Man Austin, TX

I've been with Weed Man for 2 years or more and man they have been very helpful. Being a working mom and having 50 million things to do and one of them is not having to worry about my lawn because I know Weed Man will take care of it. I was always trying to find new ingredients to help with the weeds in my lawn and how time consuming it was, now I just wait for Weed Man to put me on their schedule. The price to me is reasonable for the service they provide.

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Cristina Birdwell

2025/10/02

Weed Man Billings, MT

The Weed Man has successfully eradicated an enormous number of weeds in my backyard with their initial treatment. I have found the Weed Man to be exceptionally responsive to any requests that I have made. The service is competent and very friendly. I highly recommend this company! Post Season follow-up: Throughout the season (It is now mid-September), the Weed Man technician, Damien, provided excellent service and was immediately responsive to all of my requests. If there were a couple of instances of a weed or two reappearing, he gladly stopped by to treat it. It has been a pleasure using Weed Man, and I absolutely recommend its services to anyone with a weed issue. I will continue to use Weed Man on an annual basis.

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Robert Goodman

2025/09/03

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Fertilization

Achieve golf course quality results with Weed Man's premium, proprietary, slow-release granular fertilizer, specially blended with your lawn's nutrition in mind.

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Weed Control

Eliminate unsightly and aggressive weeds with top-of-the-line products, specially tailored to the needs of your lawn and safely applied in the hands of our trained professionals.

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Aeration

Aeration promotes good root health by removing small cores of soil to reduce your lawn’s thatch layer, allowing water, air, and nutrients to reach the areas that need it most.

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Bed Control

Manage unwanted weeds and grasses popping up in the landscaped areas of your property, including gardens, shrub beds, and mulched areas.

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Crabgrass Control

Manage troublesome, difficult-to-identify crabgrass—before it has a chance to germinate and after it pops up in your lawn—with top-of-the-line products, safely applied in the hands of our trained professionals.

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Crack and Crevice Control

Manage unwanted weeds and grasses popping up in areas of your property, such as your driveway, patio, sidewalk, or walkway.

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Disease Control

Our trained and certified technicians will diagnose the presence of lawn diseases and implement a custom treatment plan to control disease-related damage in your lawn.

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Grub Control

Defend your lawn from grub damage. Our trained and certified technicians will identify the infestation and recommend the best solution for your lawn.

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Soil pH Control

Our trained and certified technicians will assess and restore the soil to an acceptable pH balance, allowing your lawn to properly absorb all the water and nutrients it needs.

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Insect Control

Defend your lawn from insect damage. Our trained and certified technicians will identify, prevent, and control an infestation of turf-damaging insects.

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Mosquito Control

Reclaim your outdoor space from annoying, biting mosquitoes. Get custom, targeted control and regular service from a trained professional, effectively reducing the mosquito population in your yard.

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Overseeding

Overseeding strengthens your lawn and replenishes thin or bare areas with high quality grass seed.

WEED MAN GUARANTEE

We stand behind our services, and we'll happily visit your property in between scheduled visits, as needed and free of charge, to address any concerns and find suitable solutions for you. That’s our service guarantee!

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