Maintaining a healthy lawn in Colorado's unique climate can be challenging, especially with compact soil, dry conditions, and buildup of thatch over time. One essential lawn care service that many homeowners overlook is power raking.

At Rocky Mountain Lawns, we offer professional power raking and single pass aeration services, along with a full range of lawn care solutions designed for Colorado yards.

What Is Power Raking?

Power raking is a mechanical process that removes thatch from your lawn. Thatch is the layer of dead grass, roots, and debris that sits just above the soil surface. A light layer of thatch is normal, but too much can block water, air, and nutrients from reaching the roots.

5 Signs Your Lawn Needs Power Raking

Wondering if your lawn could benefit from power raking? Here are five common signs:

1. Spongy or Soft Lawn – If your lawn feels unusually soft underfoot, it may be due to a heavy thatch layer.

2. Brown or Patchy Areas – Thick thatch can prevent water from penetrating the soil, leading to dry or dead spots.

3. Poor Drainage – If water pools on the surface after rainfall, thatch buildup could be the issue.

4. Thick Visible Layer at Soil Level – Check for a brown, fibrous layer between the grass and soil that is more than ½ inch thick.

5. Slow Grass Growth – When nutrients can’t reach the roots, the lawn struggles to grow, even with proper watering and fertilizing.

Power Raking vs. Single Pass Aeration Services: What’s the Difference?

While both power raking and aeration improve lawn health, they serve different purposes.

• Power Raking focuses on removing surface thatch.

• Single Pass Aeration creates small holes in the soil to relieve compaction and allow nutrients, water, and oxygen to reach the roots more effectively.

Power raking is ideal for clearing out debris and improving surface conditions, while aeration works deeper into the soil. Many homeowners benefit from combining both services as part of a spring or fall lawn care routine.

Why Choose Rocky Mountain Lawns for Power Raking?

Rocky mountain lawns has been providing expert lawn care services across Colorado for more than 20 years. Our lawn care experts help maintain a lawn that is not only picture perfect but healthy. We offer power raking services in southern Utah as part of our AFC aeration four and works pack packages, which combine multiple treatments for maximum lawn improvement. 

In addition to power raking, our services include:

• Fertilization programs

• Single pass aeration services

• Tree and shrub root injections

• Over Seeding

• Soil conditioning

• Insect and fungus applications

• Weed control

Get a Free Estimate Today

If your lawn is showing signs of thatch buildup or compaction, power raking and single pass aeration services may be the solution. Rocky Mountain Lawns is here to help Colorado homeowners restore and maintain healthy, green lawns.

Call us today or visit rockymountainlawns.com to get a free estimate.