Is your lawn feeling spongy, looking dull, or just not bouncing back? Thatch is likely the culprit — and we know exactly how to fix it. Professional vertimowing across all Perth suburbs.
Over time, your lawn builds up a layer of dead grass, stems, and organic matter known as thatch. While a small amount is normal, too much acts like a sponge — blocking water, air, and nutrients from reaching the roots where they’re needed most.
Vertimowing (also called dethatching or scarifying) uses specialised equipment with vertical blades to slice through and pull out this thatch layer. It’s one of the most effective lawn restoration treatments available — and the results speak for themselves.
After a vertimow, your lawn can absorb water and nutrients properly again. Fresh shoots fill in quickly, and within weeks you’ll notice a visibly thicker, greener, healthier lawn.
A single vertimowing treatment can transform the health and appearance of your lawn. Here’s what it does.
Strips away the dead layer choking your lawn, giving new growth room to emerge and thrive.
Water and irrigation penetrate deeply to the root zone instead of pooling on the surface or running off.
Fertiliser and soil conditioners actually reach the roots, giving you far better return on your lawn care investment.
Opens up the soil so roots can breathe and grow deeper, building a stronger, more resilient lawn.
Removes the damp, compacted environment that lawn insects and fungal disease love to hide in.
Fresh shoots fill in faster and more evenly, giving you a dense, lush lawn that looks and feels amazing.
In Perth, spring is the prime window. Your lawn is in active growth mode, so once the thatch is gone, fresh green shoots fill in quickly. You’ll head into summer with a thick, healthy lawn.
That said, vertimowing delivers great results through the entire growing season. We’ll assess your lawn and tailor the approach to the time of year and your grass type.
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Book a vertimow and get half-price core aeration at the same visit. Aeration after a vertimow speeds up lawn recovery significantly — it’s our most popular combination treatment.
Each grass variety needs a different touch. We know how to get the best result from each one.
Can handle a deeper cut — responds well to aggressive dethatching.
Fast-growing and vigorous — bounces back quickly after vertimowing.
Needs a lighter, careful pass to protect the runners and stolons.
A buffalo variety that thrives with regular dethatching each season.
Dense, slow-growing — periodic vertimowing keeps it open and healthy.
Send us a photo — we’ll identify your turf and recommend the right approach.
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote. We’ll assess your lawn and let you know exactly what it needs.
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