On Sep 2, 9:49*am, Rebel1 wrote:
Few companies offer dethatching, but I'm not sure if that's
for their convenience or because aerating is really the best way to go.

Follow the recommendations of your landscaper. If you presume to tell
him how to do his job, you are responsible for the results, and you're
paying for both his labor, materials and expertise.
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- gpsman