A lawn aerator, on the other hand, is a machine that creates small holes ... typically in the spring or fall. Commercial dethatchers are generally more expensive than residential models, but ...

Manual dethatchers or “thatch rakes” are a compact and affordable alternative for small yards. Instead of a machine that spins metal tines, you’ll simply drag a set of tines through your lawn by hand ...

However, commercial or complex lawn maintenance is better handled by a conventional machine. "If you're mowing large ...