Lawn help

[Boney 0]

STICKS and STICKS I am getting a new lawn and it is STICK heaven. Has anyone here had this sistuation and how did you get up the sticks. I am trying to figure out if there is some attachment that will not cost me a arm and a leg to get that will help me rake up the sticks and some rocks. Thnx for any help

[dirtsaver 1]

Herm if there are not too many rocks I'd pick them up by hand,then get a set of old used blades for the mower and chop the heck out of the sticks. After a couple of rounds the sticks will be compost and you can put on good blades and mow away.

[Boney 0]

The sticks and roots are in dirt, there is no grass, it is a new lawn. Thnx a bunch for the help. I am thinking of renting a Yourk rake to do this,,,,,any comments about this?

[ehertzfeld 1]

How about a lawn sweeper? I use mine to pick up small sticks, leaves, and pine cones in the fall. Elon

[orangeone 0]

A york rake is about the best if you can find one.

[BrianP 1]

A York rake would probably be your best bet. I was in a similar situation, (re-landscaped yard, dirt rocks and roots everywhere), but I chose the old by hand method and collected them with a wheelbarrow for dumping. Keep in mind that my yard is only 1 acre, (and only my front and side yards were worked on), making it managable for me. The last time I used a York rake, I found myself ripping up chunks of dirt as the soil was very moist although no where near soaked. This was about 10 years ago and I was new to using a York rake. As much as I love using my equipment, there are times when the old by hand method works best. Just my own experience of course.

[Boney 0]

I called Taylor Rental and they want $30 for a York Rake for the day. Sounds like by hand and a Yourk rake will be the way to go. Thnx all for your help

[goatfarmer 817]

On my grass,I use apull behind thatch remover I bought at Lowes.It gets sticks,thatch,leaves,just about anything!8)

[Mick14 0]

I've been using a tow behind dethatcher,works great for what your doing,costs a little more than double the price of renting a york,but you will have other uses for it down the road.