To achieve and maintain a healthy lawn, one gardening job you should never skip is scarifying (also known as dethatching). This process involves removing the dead layer of grass (thatch) and moss that sits on the soil. This layer of garden debris can prevent rainwater and sunshine from penetrating the soil and delivering essential nutrients for healthy grass root growth. Avoid removing this layer of thatch and moss and the consequences can be a lawn that looks soggy and dull with unsightly patches of dead grass. The RYOBI 36V Brushless Scarifier is designed to deliver a healthier lawn. Powered by a brushless motor, this garden tool uses 16 stainless steel blades to gently perforate and remove the thatch. With the scarifying process done, the soil will be ready for new lawn growth. During the scarifying process, excess garden debris is collected in the Scarifier’s 60L mesh catcher. All you need to power this Scarifier is a single RYOBI 36V battery. For the best results, scarifying should be done at the start of autumn or spring. When you’re done, you can fold and collapse the handles to save on storage space in the shed or garage.