Advice on Dethatching & Overseed
I had my backyard regraded and downspouts buried in May and the new seed just couldn’t keep up with the July heatwave (suburb of Chicago, I watered well I promise). The two pictures are the bad side of the yard and the better / shadier side.
Now I need advice on prepping for overseeding. When this new seed was planted, there was straw and thin nylon strings keeping it down. Both are still somewhat there and not fully broken down.
Do I rent a dethatcher machine? Or just buy a special rake? Im afraid to damage the newer grass that’s doing good, especially since some of that string/straw is underneath.
Any tips or links to helpful videos are appreciated. I know I’ve got a short window this Fall coming up and wanna get it right.
Lastly, any good seed brands we’re liking? Thinking about getting Twin City Resilience Kentucky Bluegrass mixture.