[MAIPC] using a UTV and tow-behind rake to remove thatch prior to native seed planting

[Jensen, Mary]

Hi all,

We have been doing a lot of planting of native meadow grasses and some
forbs after removing invasives.  As instructed by Ernst seed (our seed
source) we have had staff and volunteers rake away dead thatch before
sowing the seed.  This is by far the most time-consuming.  We have a UTV,
and I am considering purchasing a tow-behind rake or harrow to help with
this task, and found at least these two on line:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Kolpin-60-in-Landscape-Rake-LSR60/203470892?cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-203470892&ci_sku=203470892&ci_gpa=pla&ci_src=17588969&gclid=CK_OjPrQj8cCFQqsaQod3UEBgw&gclsrc=aw.ds

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200418179_200418179?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Lawn%20%2B%20Garden%20%3E%20Dethatchers%20%2B%20Rakes&utm_campaign=Yard%20Tuff&utm_content=365396&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=365396&gclid=CNr-prWBkMcCFYcCaQodOa0BYQ

Any thoughts, does anyone have experience with this or suggestions?

thanks!

Kate


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Kate Jensen
Ecologist and IPM Manager
Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 North Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA  19406
phone: 610 783 1035
cell: 215 692 3340
fax: 610 783 5381
kate_jensen at nps.gov

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